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Take the wheel of a Rhino Rider and race across Simpson Bay Lagoon to snorkel Creole Rock or relax on Happy Bay. This three‑hour self‑drive tour mixes hands‑on throttle time with a guided reef stop inside St. Maarten’s protected marine reserve.
Take the wheel of a Rhino Rider and race across Simpson Bay Lagoon to snorkel Creole Rock or relax on Happy Bay. This three‑hour self‑drive tour mixes hands‑on throttle time with a guided reef stop inside St. Maarten’s protected marine reserve.
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Operated by Rhino Safari Excursions · Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
The engine coughs alive beneath you and the Simpson Bay Lagoon slides open—an inland sea rimmed with marinas, mastheads flashing like a city skyline. You and your Rhino Rider split the wake, skimming past mega‑yachts and anchored cruisers while jumbo jets climb out of Princess Juliana overhead, their thunder a steady companion to the sea spray.
moderate.
3 hours.
Good for most people who can climb on and off a low boat and stand for short periods; balance is helpful.
Drivers must be 18 or older and present a valid ID; some operators require a local driving license—confirm at booking.
Yes—masks, snorkels and noodles are provided, but many guests prefer to use their own masks for fit.
Check‑in is behind Pineapple Pete Restaurant in Simpson Bay; look for the Rhino HQ and staff who will brief you.
The operator notes wheelchair accessibility at departure and for boarding areas, but the Rhino watercraft requires some mobility to board; contact the operator to arrange assistance.
Common sightings include sergeant‑major fish, parrotfish, and often sea turtles or rays near creole rock; sightings are not guaranteed.
Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure; tours may be cancelled for bad weather for safety reasons.
The route passes Fort Louis, a French defensive fortification built in 1789 that still dominates Marigot's skyline and marks the island's long colonial past.
Creole Rock and surrounding reefs lie within La Réserve Naturelle de Saint‑Martin; operators collect a small park fee and follow guidelines to minimize anchor and reef damage.
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