The Original Eco Tour Full-Day Around the Island of Sint Maarten

4.9 (584 reviews)8 hSt. MaartenWildlife & nature SightseeingToo long for a typical call

Won't fit

Too long for this call: you'd be back about 5:00 pm, 30 min after all aboard. Look for a shorter version or a longer port day.

Ship docks8:00 amAll aboard4:30 pm

Safety margin

Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm

8:00 am
Ship docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
8:20 am
Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
8:40 am
Earliest tour startTour runs 8 h. Latest sensible start: 7:10 am.
4:40 pm
Tour ends20 min back to the pier
5:00 pm
Back at the gangwayAfter all aboard
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.

About this tour

Enjoy a full day sailing aboard Too Rhum Punch or Quality Time our friendly comfortable and Fun Catamaran around the island of Sint Maarten / St Martin.

This tour offers a stop at the best 2 snorkeling venues in the French Nature Reserve:

Tintamarre is very well known for the pink sand and the turtles, and Creole Rock for the variety of fishes you will meet.

Lunch will be served on board; Buffet lunch style in one of the quiet bay as we leave Creole Rock

The afternoon is time to relax on the trampoline as we sail along the coast back to Philipsburg.

Attentive and professional crew, island information, open bar all day, morning snacks, snorkeling instruction and equipment provided as well as lunch.

Best cocktail for a fantastic day of swimming snorkeling and sailing.

This tour is Exclusive as the Maximum number of guests is 28.

*** NOTE: Alternate stops may be chosen according to weather conditions.

Max 28 per group English

What's included

Morning snacks after the first snorkeling stop (French baguettes mini sandwiches made on board)
Buffet style lunch served onboard: Barbecue Chicken, Barbecue Ribs, Island Rice, Potato Salad, Caesar Salad, Gouda Cheese
Unlimited drinks - Beer, sodas, Happy Rhum Punch, fruit punch, Vodka mix, Gin & tonic and water
Dingy with First Crew assisting you on the reef
Use of snorkel equipment and instruction and floating devices

Not included

Gratuities
French Nature Fee (paid on tour date)
No transfer included

Itinerary

1
Tintamarre Island
Too Rhum Punch will be waiting for you at Dock Maarten, Crew ready, red carpet, we are sailing around the island snorkeling on the French Nature Reserve. Our first stop in the French Nature Reserve, deserted island, pink sand, turtles and turtles, sting rays, coral reef. They are waiting for you. time to snorkel
1 hAdmission included
2
Stop 2
Leaving Tintamarre, sailing toward Grand Case, time for our well known French mini baguettes sandwiches made on board. And we arrive at Creole Rock our second snorkeling stop.
45 minAdmission included
3
Happy Bay Beach
After snorkeling we can now have an aperitif, Magic Rhum Punch or a cold beer, arriving at Happy Bay or another beach side, it will be lunch time, Barbecue Buffet style served on board. Enjoy Happy Bay or Grand Case beach, swimming, relaxing on a noodle
1 hAdmission included
4
Marigot Market
after lunch slow cruise down the coast pass Marigot Bay
Pass by without stopping
5
Baie Rouge
we continue along the coast sailing and realxing
Pass by without stopping
6
The Spa at Belmond La Samanna
a last stop at Long Bay for a floating bar, last swim before sailing back to Great BAy
Pass by without stopping
7
Mullet Bay
as we pass Mullet Bay, next time for sure i will visit that beach
Pass by without stopping
8
Maho Beach
can we spot a plane landing as we pass by ?
Pass by without stopping
9
Drive-by
as we pass Simpson Bay, a few Mega Yachts are waiting for us, perfect sight, perfect pictures to bring home
Pass by without stopping
10
Little Bay Beach
we are almost home
Pass by without stopping
11
Great Bay Beach
We are home, our captain is offering us a Glass of champagne, we can toast altogether to a perfect day
Pass by without stopping

Meeting point and getting there

Start point

Parking is available at Bobby's marina for $2 an hour. Our office is located next to the gazebo at the marina. Check in time is 8:30 am.

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A weather update will be given before departure and a reverse route can be chosen for your comfort
Towels, sunscreen, hat etc... all you need to go to the beach
For safety reason, there is a weight restriction of 125 kg (275 lbs)
*** NOTE: Alternate stops may be chosen according to weather conditions.

Traveler reviews

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