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The 15 Best St Maarten Tours & Boat Trips

39 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Two countries on one small island, with the best water on the French side and the busiest dock on the Dutch. These 15 cover the speedboat days, the island drives and the beach runs, priced and timed around the cruise calls.

Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten - Tintamarre Island: turtles, stingrays, and open water
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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

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

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

Spend about six hours with Captain Bob’s crew exploring both Dutch and French St. Maarten. Brett and Dylan may guide you to Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Mullet Bay, and Maho Beach. Lunch, drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, and flotation devices are included, with a small group capped at 22.

“Amazing excursion with very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Highly recommend. This is a speedboat tour on the ocean so be prepared for bumpy conditions and lots of swimming and sun.”

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For hotel guests: Guided ATV Tour Dutch/French St. Maarten - Highlights & Beach - Riding from the Dutch side toward Mullet Bay
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For hotel guests: Guided ATV Tour Dutch/French St. Maarten – Highlights & Beach

2.For hotel guests: Guided ATV Tour Dutch/French St. Maarten – Highlights & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,766 reviews

Ride a single or double ATV from Philipsburg across both sides of St. Maarten. Guides such as Danny, Kevin, Anthony, Prez, and Boss P lead mostly on-road routes with short off-road sections, beach stops, Maho Airport Beach, Marigot, iguanas, and a possible water walk. Bring a physical driver’s license and water shoes.

“We just went on our ATV excursion yesterday and had a great time! What a blast driving around to see the island on a beautiful day! A big “shoutout” goes to our guide Danny! What a great time we had with him and because of him will go down as one of our more enjoyable excursions! Until we meet again!”

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For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten - Safety first, especially for new ATV drivers
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For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

3.For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews

Ride an ATV across both Dutch and French St. Maarten on a guided half-day loop. Guides such as Anthony, Pres, Boss P, Kevon, and Sasha lead you along main roads, brief off-road sections, beaches, coastal viewpoints, and the French Nature Reserve. Expect photo stops, safety instruction, and a final beach stop before returning to port.

“Fantastic tour. One of our ATV’s died often and caused traffic to stall a few times. Ride was slower than I’d liked but it was appropriate for a tourist excursion. Overall, very good time!”

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The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten - Sailing past St. Maarten’s two coasts
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The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

4.The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews · from $139

Join Captain Scott, Anna, Jackie, and canine first mate Queenie aboard Random Wind for a relaxed five-hour sail from Simpson Bay. You’ll visit Mullet Bay and Little Bay, snorkel, paddleboard, swim, swing into the sea, and enjoy grilled chicken, Caribbean rice, salad, baguette, snacks, and an open bar.

“Best Experience on the Island. Great Staff. Very Professional. Very clean and well kept vessel. Random Wind is a beautiful ship. Waters were beautiful. The food was great. The drinks were great. The Tarzan swing was amazing. Wasn't crowded like so many other boats offering the same. Saw a plane landing while we were sailing past Maho, amazing experience. Snorkeling at Little Bay was a blast. Tarzan Swing at Simpson Bay was incredible. Would recommend as a must for all visitors. Laid Back and Fun. S2S Reviews”

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St. Maarten Best Island Tour - Topper’s Rhum Distillery adds a local taste
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St. Maarten Best Island Tour

5.St. Maarten Best Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,021 reviews · from $60

Visit Cole Bay, Maho Beach, Marigot, Orient Bay, Topper’s Rhum Distillery, and more in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Cutty, Jamal, Eddie, and Dwayne provide island stories, directions, and cold drinks. The $60 tour suits first-time visitors and cruise passengers who want a broad look at St. Maarten without renting a car.

“Really enjoyable (busy) day! We learnt about the country and saw both the Dutch and French side of the island. Highlights for me were the beautiful beach stop for an hour, then seeing where the airplanes land almost touching distance. Very interesting was listening to the tour guides and the history of the place!”

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5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix - Mullet Bay gives you the longest swim
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5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

6.5 Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 904 reviews · from $139

Spend five hours aboard The Phoenix with Captain Benji and crew, sailing from Bobby’s Marina to Little Bay, Maho Beach, and Mullet Bay. Snorkel with supplied gear, use paddleboards and a floating mat, enjoy cooked lunch and unlimited drinks, then watch aircraft pass over Maho Beach.

“The best experience we had during our stay in St. Maarten, our Captain and Crew were the best, they took amazing care of us! Drinks and Lunch were the perfect treat, wish it was longer we loved it!!”

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Topper's Rhum Distillery Tour in St Maarten - The Tasting Bar and More Than 20 Flavors
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Topper’s Rhum Distillery Tour in St Maarten

7.Topper’s Rhum Distillery Tour in St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 784 reviews · from $39Best value

Visit Topper’s Rhum Distillery in Cole Bay for a 90-minute tour led by guides such as Cristina, Tasha, or Julia. Learn how rum is fermented, distilled, blended, aged, filtered, and bottled, then sample more than 20 flavored rhums, rum cake, and gelato. The tour is hands-on, social, and capped at 30 people.

“Extremely well presented and informative. The samples were all very good, enjoyed the options to choose at the end of the tour. The welcome punch was tasty and the bread is excellent.”

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Mini-Speed Boat 3 Hour Snorkeling Adventure - From Cole Bay into Simpson Bay Lagoon
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Mini-Speed Boat 3 Hour Snorkeling Adventure

8.Mini-Speed Boat 3 Hour Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews

Pilot your own Rhino mini-speed boat from Cole Bay through Simpson Bay Lagoon and along St Maarten’s west coast. A guide leads the way to a beach or Creole Rock area for swimming and snorkeling. Max and Royce are among the guides praised for safe, friendly help. Bring cash for the $6 marine and dock fee.

“The boats are fun. I wish there was better explanation when booking on which tour is being selected. It’s less of a tour and more guided riding around the island with a stop at the beach. It would be nice to have more detail on what you’re seeing when riding around the island.”

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Billy Bones St. Maarten Getaway , Snorkeling with Turtles - Creole Rock and Pinel Island
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Billy Bones St. Maarten Getaway , Snorkeling with Turtles

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

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

Spend about seven hours on a fast powerboat with Billy Bones, visiting Tintamarre, Creole Rock, and Pinel Island. Snorkel with turtles and tropical fish, eat lunch at a French-side restaurant in Grand Case, relax at Mullet Bay, and watch planes at Maho Beach. Crew members such as Junior, Lucas, Sammy, and Noah are known for safety, island knowledge, and lively service.

“This was a great experience for the money! The food and drinks were very good, and we got to see so much of the island. Sammy and Jay were our guides and they were great and very knowledgeable of the island. We saw sea turtles, manta rays, and lots of very pretty fish. The timeline is also very well planned out giving you time to explore the area you were at but not too much where it got long, it was an all day activity but it flew by. Definitely a must do if you want a snorkeling boat tour.”

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Anguilla Getaway Cruise - Meeting in Simpson Bay at 9am
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Anguilla Getaway Cruise

10.Anguilla Getaway Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $139

Join Billy Bones for a seven-hour powerboat trip from Simpson Bay to Anguilla. Captains such as Sammy, Junior, Lucas, Noah, Miguel, and Nicolas guide a small group of up to 20 to Sandy Island, Little Bay, Shoal Bay, and Meads Bay, with snorkeling gear, sandwiches, fruit, chips, and an open bar included.

“Had a great time experiencing all the beautiful beaches in Anguilla. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty. The drinks were plentiful...especially the Rum Punch. This is a don't miss day trip. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Boomerang's Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles - Pinel Island, iguanas, and calm shallows
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Boomerang’s Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles

11.Boomerang’s Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 532 reviews · from $169

Spend about seven hours aboard Boomerang’s power catamaran from Simpson Bay, stopping at Creole Rock, Pinel Island, Tintamarre, and Mullet Bay. Snorkel with turtles, use paddleboards and floats, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and order cocktails from the open bar. Crew members have included Toby, Angelo, Deanna, Oscar, and Nikita.

“We had an awesome time. Crew was the best, captain Toby, Oscar & Nikita. Would highly recommend this excursion”

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The Original Eco Tour Full-Day Around the Island of Sint Maarten - Creole Rock and the clearest snorkeling
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The Original Eco Tour Full-Day Around the Island of Sint Maarten

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · from $149

Join Eagle Tours N.V. at Bobby’s Marina for an eight-hour catamaran trip around St. Maarten. You’ll snorkel at Tintamarre and Creole Rock, eat a barbecue buffet, stop for a swim and floating bar, and cruise past Marigot, Mullet Bay, and Simpson Bay. Crew names vary by boat, with Captain K, JP, Josh, Jasper, and Nico among the team members praised for friendly service.

“Captain K and crew - Alan, Noah, and especially Lisandro, whose indigenous restaurant recommendations have already been put to use, were awesome. My sister and I had a great time. We highly recommend.”

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Pinel Island Adventure: Tandem Kayak Experience - Paddling across to Little Key
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Pinel Island Adventure: Tandem Kayak Experience

13.Pinel Island Adventure: Tandem Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews

Rent a tandem kayak from Caribbean Paddling at Cul-de-Sac and paddle to Little Key and Pinel Island. You receive route advice, beach landing tips, and pointers for turtle and stingray sightings. The outing usually takes 3 to 7 hours, and you decide how long to spend paddling, walking, swimming, and relaxing.

“This was a wonderful adventure for my husband and myself. We battled the wind and waves to get out to Pinel Island. The hard work was worth a priceless day on any amazing beach, great snorkeling, and delicious food! The owner was very courteous and gave us very good information to get to the island and back safely.”

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St Maarten Shore Excursion: Orient and Maho Beach Half-Day Tour - Orient Bay: two hours for swimming and beach time
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St Maarten Shore Excursion: Orient and Maho Beach Half-Day Tour

14.St Maarten Shore Excursion: Orient and Maho Beach Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 486 reviews · from $55

Spend about two hours at Orient Bay, then visit Maho Beach to watch aircraft pass close overhead. Your guide, air-conditioned transport, port pickup, and drinks are included. Guides such as Captain K, Daniel, Wellington, and King David have been praised for lively island commentary, though you should confirm the exact meeting point before departure.

“Great time at the beaches. Very reasonable chair and umbrella rental at Orient Beach. The problem arose at how long it took back to get to the ship due to the traffic and draw bridge.”

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Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience - Sailing toward Prickly Pear with snacks and open water
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Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

15.Ultimate Prickly Pear and Anguilla Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 478 reviews · from $149

Spend about eight hours sailing from Bobby’s Marina to Prickly Pear Cays and Anguilla. You’ll snorkel with provided gear, eat a Caribbean buffet, enjoy an open bar, and toast the return trip with Champagne. Crews vary, with JP, Jasper, Tamara, and Captain Kay among the names praised for attentive service.

“Great way to get relaxed and in island mode! Staff onboard were so kind and helpful. Good way to meet other travelers that you may see during your stay.”

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