Catamaran sail and snorkel from Great Bay from the St. Maarten cruise port

Snorkeling5-10 minutes by taxiAbout 3.5-4 hoursFits a typical call

A half-day sail from Great Bay, a short walk from the pier, with a snorkel stop over a wreck and a sunken helicopter, then a beach stop, lunch and open bar.

Getting there from the ship

From
Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility
Travel time
5-10 minutes by taxi · 1.6 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Maarten taxi fares.
Cost
About $125 adult and $99 child (0–11) in 2026.
Time to allow
About 3.5-4 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Catamaran sail, enough for a visit (allow about 3.5-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:30 am · At Catamaran sail
    5-10 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility.
  3. 3
    3:20 pm · Leave Catamaran sail by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for St. Maarten; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Check that the operator offers a return-to-ship guarantee, and leave the beach stop at the captain's call, not your own.

St. Maarten cruise port: Catamaran sail FAQ

How far is Catamaran sail from the St. Maarten cruise port?

From Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility it is 5-10 minutes by taxi, about 1.6 km.

How much does it cost to visit Catamaran sail?

About $125 adult and $99 child (0–11) in 2026.

How much time do you need at Catamaran sail?

Allow about 3.5-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Catamaran sail, enough for a visit (allow about 3.5-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Catamaran sail on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. Check that the operator offers a return-to-ship guarantee, and leave the beach stop at the captain's call, not your own.

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