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A four‑hour boat trip from Port La Royale that pairs reef snorkels at Creole Rock with a long stop at Tintamarre in search of sea turtles. Small groups, full equipment and local crews make it an easy, sun‑soaked introduction to St. Martin’s offshore life.
A four‑hour boat trip from Port La Royale that pairs reef snorkels at Creole Rock with a long stop at Tintamarre in search of sea turtles. Small groups, full equipment and local crews make it an easy, sun‑soaked introduction to St. Martin’s offshore life.
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Operated by TROPICAL BOAT · Grand Case, Saint-Martin
The marina smells of diesel and sea salt when the crew radios the last pass-through. You step aboard a compact dayboat at Port La Royale, the island sliding away behind you as the bow cuts a line toward Friar's Bay. The water opens into the Caribbean’s hard blue—warm, buoyant, and quick to invite—while the trade winds push the bow and the island's low silhouette shrinks into the horizon.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for people with basic swimming ability and general fitness; long snorkeling sessions favor those comfortable in water.
Basic swimming ability is required for snorkeling; life jackets are provided and staff will brief inexperienced swimmers.
Expect roughly 20–40 minutes to Creole Rock and an additional 30–50 minute run to Tintamarre depending on sea conditions.
Yes — masks, snorkels, fins and life jackets are included in the price.
Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult; confirm ages during booking and note that swimmers should be comfortable in open water.
The operator cancels trips in unsafe conditions and offers a full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours beforehand.
Tintamarre is undeveloped—bring water and sun protection; the boat provides shade and basic facilities during the cruise.
Tintamarre was historically visited for grazing and by sailors; it’s now uninhabited and valued for nesting seabirds and marine habitat.
Coral reefs here are sensitive; operators encourage reef‑safe sunscreen, no touching of coral, and anchoring practices that avoid reef damage.
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