3 Island Snorkeling Delight from St. Maarten

4.8 (6 reviews)6 hSt. MaartenWildlife & natureSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 3:00 pm, 1 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 30 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h. Latest sensible start: 9:10 am.
  4. 2:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 3:00 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 30 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All 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 6 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 3:00 pm — 30 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 4:00 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in St. Maarten. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 400 St. Maarten shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 4 h); 77% 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

Experience both side of the island just in one day. Take advantage of power boat and visit multiple

beaches and spectacular snorkeling sites. Dutch delight ,French twist. The Friendly Island at its best!

Max 24 per group English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Lunch
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Rum Punch and Beer

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • French and dutch side island

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Captain Flint Boat Charters BV. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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