Best Luxury Catamaran Day Sail St Maarten on The Phoenix (Public)
Back at the ship by about 2:00 pm, 2 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 30 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 pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 8:40 amEarliest tour startTour runs 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:10 am.
- 1:40 pmTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 2:00 pmBack at the gangway2 h 30 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.
About this tour
Step aboard The Phoenix, a spacious sailing catamaran, and spend five unforgettable hours exploring the beautiful coastline of Sint Maarten.
Relax on the sundeck with a refreshing drink, enjoy fresh fruit and cake in the morning, and savor a freshly prepared lunch served onboard. During the day, you’ll sail toward Mullet Bay or Simpson Bay, with the chance to watch planes take off and land near the world-famous Maho Beach.
Cool off in the warm Caribbean Sea, go snorkeling, enjoy the complimentary water equipment, or simply unwind onboard while taking in the tropical scenery. With delicious food, drinks, swimming, sailing and plenty of time to relax, this shared luxury catamaran experience is the perfect way to enjoy a day in Sint Maarten.
Max 38 per group English
What's included
- Guided snorkel tour - all equipment included
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Lunch
- 2 Stand Up Paddle Boards and a 18ft lily water mat
- Restroom on board
Not included
- Gratuities
- Towels
Itinerary
- 1Little BayWe will pick you up at Bobby's Marina at the wooden gazebo in front of Aziana's restaurant. After a short safety briefing, we will cast off along the beautiful shoreline of Sint Maarten. Get comfortable on board, and find your own private spot. Our first stop will be at Little Bay. This small pretty beach is well protected by the outcrop of Fort Amsterdam right on the edge of Philipsburg. There you can enjoy a one hour guided snorkel tour with plenty of sea life, a sunken helicopter and submarine. This is the perfect spot to explore the tropical underwater world. For our snorkelling enthusiasts, Little Bay offers one of the rare beach snorkel locations, as the waters here are generally calm due to its 'cove like' nature and also the installation of solid rocky beach breaks. This makes it an ideal spot for children and beginners, and you can also use our selection of water equipment thus there is plenty to do for all of our guests.
- 2Maho BeachWe will slowly sail by at Maho Beach, located across the Princess Juliana International Airport runway, where we will watch planes take off and land - depending on plane schedules. We cannot stop there but will try to catch a plane above our mast. An absolutely astonishing view to enjoy while having a cold beverage or socializing at the inside bar. Have yourself a drink (cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages), and allow our hostesses to spoil you. After watching the planes, we will cast off to our next stop, Mullet Bay.
- 3Mullet BayOur final stop before returning to the dock will be Mullet or Simpson Bay. There, we will drop anchor and enjoy the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. Jump into the water for a swim, float along on a noodle, relax on our 18ft floating mat, or take a ride on one of our kayaks or stand-up paddle board. Enjoy drinks (cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages) and food on the large aft deck or flybridge, or just relax and enjoy the view on our sundeck lounge. The forward trampoline area is also open to guests, and is ideal for lounging and soaking up the sun. We will cast-off early enough to ensure our cruise ship guests will arrive back at the starting point on time.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Check in by 9:40am at Bobby’s Marina (wooden gazebo in front of Aziana restaurant). From the cruise terminal, turn left on the main street and walk ~10 min. At the colorful tour sign, turn left and walk through the parking lot. Turn left at the Great Ferry Express office to find the wood gazebo.
Check in by 9:40am at Bobby’s Marina (wooden gazebo in front of Aziana restaurant). From the cruise terminal, turn left on the main street and walk ~10 min. At the colorful tour sign, turn left and walk through the parking lot. Turn left at the Great Ferry Express office to find the wood gazebo.
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.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Sail The Phoenix. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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