Yoho Pirates Premium Self Drive Speedboat Tour in St. Maarten
5.0 (63 reviews)2 hSt. MaartenFits a typical call
Back at the ship by about 10:50 am, 5 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 40 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
- 8:35 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h. Latest sensible start: 1:15 pm.
- 10:35 amTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 10:50 amBack at the gangway5 h 40 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; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 10:50 am — 4 h 40 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 11:50 am or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.
Among the 100 St. Maarten shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 80% 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
Drive your own premium speedboat—no experience or license required
Follow a professional guide for a safe, stress-free adventure
Cruise through Simpson Bay Lagoon and into the open Caribbean Sea
Enjoy modern, stable boats designed for comfort and easy handling
Pass luxury yachts, scenic beaches, and dramatic coastal views
Experience the thrill of waves and open-water cruising
See low-flying planes near famous Maho Beach from the water
Explore the cliffs and caves of Cupecoy
Stop for a swim in clear, calm Caribbean waters
Small-group experience for a more personal and interactive tour
Max 10 per group English, French, Spanish
What's included
- Life jacket
- Refreshments
- Your own boat
- Guide on his own boat
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Check in 30 minutes before the tour. On Google Maps navigate to: Yoho Pirates Parking Lot. On Apple Maps / Waze navigate to: Port de Plaisance Roundabout. Take the 3rd exit there. Once parked walk over to the water, the Yoho Pirates dock is on the far left.
Check in 30 minutes before the tour. On Google Maps navigate to: Yoho Pirates Parking Lot. On Apple Maps / Waze navigate to: Port de Plaisance Roundabout. Take the 3rd exit there. Once parked walk over to the water, the Yoho Pirates dock is on the far left.
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
- 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
- Minimum age to drive: 18
- Minimum age to participate: 6
Traveler reviews
Operated by YoHo Pirates. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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