The 6 St Maarten Snorkeling Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,336 reviews · from $139Our pick

Join Captain Bob’s small-group speedboat tour with Captain Brett and Dillon for six hours around St. Maarten. Snorkel at Tintamarre and Creole Rock, stop at Pinel Island for lunch, swim at Mullet or Long Bay, and finish beneath landing planes at Maho Beach.

“If you are looking to spend a day exploring St. Maarten, seeing some incredible fish, meeting very friendly guides/captains/first mates, then this is the right trip for you. The seas were a little rough due to wind today, so our itinerary was modified and it was spectacular. I couldn’t recommend this excursion enough.”

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2.Mini-Speed Boat 3 Hour Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews

Take the wheel of a Rhino mini-speed boat from Cole Bay, cross Simpson Bay Lagoon, and follow a guide toward Creole Rock or Happy Bay. You get safety gear, fuel, snorkel gear, drinks, and a supervised test spin. Guides such as Max, Royce, Eddy, and Damian are often praised for patient, safe instruction.

“We had 4 adults and 6 twenty-somethings, and everyone had a blast! The boats go fast- like a jet ski- we weren't sure they would have alot of power, but they did! The beach we stopped at was fun and had food and drinks. We hung out in the clear blue water and then hopped back on the boats to cruise around some more. Highly recommend this excursion!”

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3.Billy Bones St. Maarten Getaway , Snorkeling with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · from $139

Spend about seven hours aboard Billy Bones’ powerboat with stops at Tintamarre, Creole Rock, and Pinel Island. You’ll snorkel for turtles and tropical fish, eat a proper French-side lunch, relax at Mullet Bay, and watch planes at Maho Beach. Crew members such as Junior, Lucas, Sammy, and Noah are often praised for safety and island insight.

“Our captain Sammy and Lucas were the best. Kept us entertained the entire time. Never a dull moment and a great trip for a family. Very informative and a lot of fun stops.”

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4.CAPTAIN ALAN’S 4hr -3 Islands-snorkeling-turtles-beach ADVENTURE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 431 reviews · from $99Best value

Join Captain Alan’s small-group speedboat trip from the St Maarten cruise terminal for Tintamarre, a snorkeling stop at Creole Rock or Greenkey, and Pinel Island. The crew provides gear, sandwiches, water, soda, and beer. Captains such as Myles, Miles, Adam, Alaina, Alyssa, and Jershon may operate the boat.

“Family owned and operated Capt mate very friendly and respectful. We seen turtles stingrays on our first stop and lots of other marine life on the second stop. Clean boat. Highly recommend”

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5.Tropical Catamaran Snorkeling & Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $132

Sail from Bobby’s Marina with a friendly crew such as Captain Josh, Charlie, JP, or Fritz. You’ll snorkel at Little Bay, swim near several beaches, spot planes at Maho Beach, enjoy a Caribbean barbecue, and relax with an open bar on a spacious catamaran.

“Our group of 13 was initially trying to book a catamaran trip with a different company that was full (June 26, 2025) After doing some research, I rolled the dice and booked this trip. We were so grateful! We set sail with Captain Josh and Crew aboard the Too Rhum Punch for a fantastic voyage. We made 3 stunning stops that allowed for swimming, snorkeling and beach time and enjoyed an absolutely delicious buffet lunch! Drinks of all types were plentiful and the crew was professional and fun. As the only person on the trip that got seasick (something I traditionally struggle with), I especially appreciated how kind and caring…”

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6.Tropical Catamaran Snorkeling, Sailing And Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $132

From Bobby’s Marina, you’ll sail with Eagle Tours along St. Maarten’s calmer leeward coast, stopping at spots such as Little Bay, Mullet Bay, Long Beach, and Happy Bay. The crew provides snorkeling gear, instruction, lunch, snacks, an open bar, shaded seating, and dinghy service to shore when weather permits.

“Fantastic day of snorkeling! Josh and Fritz were wonderful hosts, they took care of everyone in board with kindness. The food and drinks were delicious and we really enjoyed our time aboard Too Rhum Punch and would definitely do it again and recommend. Merci beaucoup Josh and Fritz for a great day!”

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