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Explore the reef without certification: a short boat ride from Bobby's Marina takes you to Little Bay for a guided SNUBA experience suitable for families and novice divers. Expect shallow dives, close reef encounters, and hands-on instruction in buoyancy and safety.
Explore the reef without certification: a short boat ride from Bobby's Marina takes you to Little Bay for a guided SNUBA experience suitable for families and novice divers. Expect shallow dives, close reef encounters, and hands-on instruction in buoyancy and safety.
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Operated by Michel Wouterse · Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
You step off the small launch at Bobby's Marina and the island exhales salt. A ten-minute boat ride slips you past mangrove fringes and low reef flats; the water here holds a clarity that lets sunlight sketch patterns on the sandy bottom. SNUBA puts you close to that living floor—long hose and surface air supply mean you stay shallow but fully submerged, watching parrotfish graze and corals sway as if nudging you onward.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Basic swimming fitness is required; participants should be comfortable in shallow open water and able to follow breathing and equalization instructions.
No certification is required; SNUBA uses a surface air supply and allows participants to breathe underwater at shallow depths after a briefing.
SNUBA in Little Bay keeps divers shallow—typically within 10–20 feet—so you stay near the surface but fully submerged to observe reef life.
Yes—many operators accept children from age 8, but all minors must be able to swim and will undergo a safety briefing; parental consent is required.
Pregnant guests, people with significant spinal or heart conditions, and those with certain respiratory issues (including some asthma cases) may be prohibited—expect a medical waiver and screening.
Sint Maarten's reefs have supported local fishing and tourism for generations; the island's Dutch and French heritage shaped coastal access and early marine protection efforts.
Operators commonly promote reef‑safe practices and many support local marine awareness programs; avoid touching coral, and use biodegradable sunscreen to reduce chemical stress on reefs.
Michel Wouterse operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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