19 tours · €126–€385 per person · ★ 4.9
Speed boat tours in St Maarten circle the island in a day with stops for snorkeling, a beach bar and a swim under the planes at Maho, and Captain Bob's boat is the most reviewed tour on the island by a distance. We picked 19 boat tours by hand, read every listing and kept only operators rated 4.5★ or higher. The cheapest is a snorkel and beach day from €126 per person; the most expensive are private speed boat charters and the full day runs to Anguilla's beaches.
Anguilla trips cross a border, so bring a passport and expect a departure tax paid in cash at the dock; the beaches there are the reward for the paperwork. Around the island tours are long days on a fast boat, rough on the Atlantic side, and the operators cancel in strong winds. Lunch is included on most full day listings and drinks on some. Departures are from Simpson Bay or Philipsburg with cruise pier pickup where the listing says so. The best reviewed St Maarten boat tours come first below.
Come experience firsthand what has made this St. Maarten's #1 ranked excursion on TripAdvisor for the last 10 years running and the absolute best way ...
Escape to Paradise with Style and Speed! Hop aboard the 40-50 ft sleek speed boats and experience Anguilla like never before. We don’t just take you t...
Drive your own premium speedboat—no experience or license required Follow a professional guide for a safe, stress-free adventure Cruise through Simpso...
Board on a premium style speed boat for a private day charter around St Martin/St Maarten! You can fully personalize your day and do exactly what you ...
This is the perfect balance of adventure, nature, and culture a curated island hopping experience that shows you the best of both land and sea in one ...
Board a premium-style speed boat for a private day charter around Anguilla! You can fully personalize your day and do exactly what you want. Enjoy the...
Set off from Saint-Martin for a full day on a wind-powered boat, without an engine. With the captain's help, take the helm and help hoist the sails be...
We are a private power boat tour, that services all you need's . Take's you to all different stops to snorkel. Different beaches around the Island, To...
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 Marti...
When you are in St Maarten, spend your time exploring its top snorkel sites. Your 7-hour shore excursion takes you by speedboat on a sightseeing tour ...
Your Day of Paradise Includes: The Scenic Sprint: We start from St. Maarten at 9:00 AM sharp. Feel the salt spray and the Caribbean breeze as we cross...
This private charter will take you around St. Martin or Anguilla for a full day. Departure is from Anse-Marcel Marina on the French side. The boat is ...
Private Charters Available for Full Day to Anguilla. If you like to spend a nice day on our neighboring island we are always ready for you to show you...
Board DE YES DARLING, a 20 m open yacht with a unique Italian style, decorated with the theme DE the legendary Porsche 917, and enjoy an exceptional p...
Take to the water on a comprehensive speedboat tour of St Maarten, with several snorkeling stops included in your 6-hour excursion. Snorkel at Creole ...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 7, 2026 · Ranked by Route, included meals and gear, extra fees, snorkel support and weighted review score. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 19 St Maarten boat tours, including speedboats and catamarans, for routes, inclusions, extra fees and snorkel support.
Choose Captain Bob for both island sides, lunch and snorkel gear: 6h at €135 per person, 4.93 from 4,486 reviews; cash reserve fee extra.
Choose Anguilla In Style for Sandy Island and Little Bay at €135 per person, rated 4.91 from 448 reviews; passport required, cash clearance fee extra.
Choose the Eco Tour catamaran for snorkel instruction and crew help at the reef: €135 per person, 4.86 from 584 reviews; French Nature Fee extra.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Bob Speed Boat & Lunch | Both island sides with lunch | €135 per person | 4.93★ (4,486) | 6h | Nature reserve fee extra in cash |
| Anguilla Beach and Snorkel Tour | Sandy Island and Little Bay | €135 per person | 4.91★ (448) | 6h | Passport required; clearance fee extra in cash |
| Original Eco Tour Around the Island | Snorkel instruction and help | €135 per person | 4.86★ (584) | 8h | 8h tour; French Nature Fee extra |
| St Maarten Speedboat & Beach Stops | Creole Rock, Tintamarre, Pinel | €126 per person | 4.93★ (126) | 6h | Marine park and port fee extra in cash |
| Yoho Self Drive: One Boat | Driving your own speedboat | €179 per group/vehicle | 5★ (63) | 2h | Drivers eighteen or older; passengers six or older |
| Speed Boat: Cruise Ship Friendly Half Day | Private cruise stop outing | €326 per person | 4.95★ (96) | 3h–7h | Per person, minimum two; lunch and marine park fee extra |
| Anguilla Explorer Land and Sea | Anguilla bus tour and beaches | €144 per person | 4.84★ (56) | 7h | Immigration fee extra |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
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Come experience firsthand what has made this St. Maarten's #1 ranked excursion on TripAdvisor for the last 10 years running and the absolute best way ...
This is the perfect balance of adventure, nature, and culture a curated island hopping experience that shows you the best of both land and sea in one ...
Escape to Paradise with Style and Speed! Hop aboard the 40-50 ft sleek speed boats and experience Anguilla like never before. We don’t just take you t...
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 Marti...
When you are in St Maarten, spend your time exploring its top snorkel sites. Your 7-hour shore excursion takes you by speedboat on a sightseeing tour ...
Come experience a great atmosphere with a personal touch on this full day excursion to explore to beautiful island of Anguilla. Snorkel with tropical ...
Take to the water on a comprehensive speedboat tour of St Maarten, with several snorkeling stops included in your 6-hour excursion. Snorkel at Creole ...
Just north of St. Maarten, the stunning island of Anguilla awaits — famous for its powder-soft white sand, turquoise waters, and laid-back Caribbean c...
Visit Anguilla - The Caribbean Paradise Unique beaches, color of the sea and fun with our team and Captains. 7 hours tour loaded with the best Ang...
Join the Ultimate Anguilla Cays & Coves tour for an unforgettable day sailing between some of the region's most beautiful beaches. Because conditions ...
Stay around St Maarten with Captain Bob if you want both island sides without the Anguilla crossing; choose Anguilla Beach and Snorkel when Sandy Island and Little Bay justify the passport and cash clearance fee. Captain Bob Speed Boat & Lunch: €135 per person, 4.93 from 4,486 reviews. Anguilla Beach and Snorkel Tour: €135 per person, 4.91 from 448 reviews. Captain Bob's nature reserve fee and Anguilla's clearance fee are extra in cash.
Give a shared boat outing a full day; if you have only a morning, use the duration filter. Shared per-person fares have a median of €135 before listed extras. 13 of 14 shared tours with stated durations run over five hours; the median is 7 hours. The middle half of shared per-person fares is €135 to €137. For example, St Maarten Speedboat & Beach Stops costs €126 per person, rated 4.93 from 126 reviews; marine park and port fees are extra in cash.
For nervous swimmers, prioritise the Eco Tour catamaran's instruction and crew help. For an infant or stroller, start with private tours using the kids filter. The kids filter checks strollers and infants accepted: 2 of 5 private tours meet it; qualifying shared tours: none. It does not assess swimming support. Original Eco Tour Around the Island is a shared catamaran tour with snorkel instruction and crew help at the reef: €135 per person, 4.86 from 584 reviews.
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For a short private outing, choose the Nature Reserve charter and budget per person; for a full day priced per boat, choose Private Full Day Cruise of St Martin and Anguilla. The Nature Reserve charter (Speed Boat: Cruise Ship Friendly Half Day) costs €326 per person, rated 4.95 from 96 reviews. Private Full Day Cruise of St Martin and Anguilla costs €1,590 per boat, rated 4.83 from 53 reviews. Multiply a per-person fare by your party size; for per-boat fares, divide the boat price by your party size.
Budget cash beyond Captain Bob's fare for the nature reserve fee; lunch and snorkel gear are included. On the private Nature Reserve charter, budget separately for lunch and the marine park fee. Captain Bob Speed Boat & Lunch: €135 per person, 4.93 from 4,486 reviews; lunch, snorkel gear and flotation devices included. The private Nature Reserve charter: €326 per person, 4.95 from 96 reviews; lunch and marine park fee extra. Captain Bob's reserve fee is paid in cash.
Start with the shore excursion selection for a cruise stop, and plan how to reach the boat: hotel pickup is listed for none of those tours. This page has 4 cruise excursions, with a median duration of 6 hours. St Maarten Shore Excursion: Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour costs €126 per person, rated 4.85 from 103 reviews. Across the page, 1 of 19 tours include hotel pickup. A cruise label alone does not confirm pier pickup or compatibility with your ship's port hours.
Figures in these answers come from the 19 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.