Adventure SNUBA in St. Maarten
Back at the ship by about 11:06 am, 5 h 24 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 24 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:28 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 12:52 pm.
- 10:58 amTour ends8 min back to the pier
- 11:06 amBack at the gangway5 h 24 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical St. Maarten call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 2 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:28 am and be back at the gangway around 11:06 am — 4 h 24 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:06 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The meeting point is at the cruise pier or a short walk from it — the operator's own directions are written from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility (Port St. Maarten), Harbour Point Village. We allow 8 min to walk off and find them; usually no taxi and no transfer eating into your day.
Among the 400 St. Maarten shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 78% of them fit a typical call.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical St. Maarten call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
SNUBA is a professionally guided, shallow water diving program available to snorkelers and novice divers of all ages – and it requires no formal training or certifications. The SNUBA program is safe, easy and an appealing introduction to the underwater world. SNUBA is fun and entertaining; but it sparks wonderment in guests, increasing marine awareness and environmental conservancy.
This is a family activity. We offer this tour from 8 years on and up. There is also no maximum age.
Max 8 per group English, Dutch
What's included
- 10 minute boat ride
- SNUBA Equipment
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Shallow water diving program available to snorkelers and novice divers of all ages
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Towels & bathing suits
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Bobby's Marina (by the cruise ship piers). We are situated right next to the only gas station in Phillipsburg. In Bobby's Marina, there is only one wooden Gazebo, right by the water and this is where we pick you up from.
** PLEASE PRINT/SAVE these meeting instructions **
Bobby's Marina (by the cruise ship piers). We are situated right next to the only gas station in Phillipsburg. In Bobby's Marina, there is only one wooden Gazebo, right by the water and this is where we pick you up from.
** PLEASE PRINT/SAVE these meeting instructions **
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You have to be able to swim *VERY IMPORTANT*
- Asthma patients with inhalers cannot participate.
- There are more medical restrictions and a waiver will have to be completed before the tour
Traveler reviews
Operated by Michel Wouterse. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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