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title: Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours in St Maarten
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
tours: 19
price_from_eur: 126
reviews_total: 8365
as_of: 2026-10-18
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/speed-boat-tours-st-maarten/
---

# Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours in St Maarten

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 7, 2026)

We compared 19 St Maarten boat tours, including speedboats and catamarans, for routes, inclusions, extra fees and snorkel support.

- **Best all rounder:** [Captain Bob Speed Boat & Lunch](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/captain-bob-speed-boat-snorkeling-beach-tour-lunch-st-maarten/?format=md). Choose Captain Bob for both island sides, lunch and snorkel gear: 6h at €135 per person, 4.93 from 4486 reviews; cash reserve fee extra. Flotation devices included. Trade-off: Nature reserve fee extra in cash. — now €135 per person, 4.93 (4486)
- **Anguilla beaches:** [Anguilla Beach and Snorkel Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/anguilla-beach-and-snorkel-tour/?format=md). 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. Snorkel gear, flotation aids. Trade-off: Passport required; clearance fee extra in cash. — now €135 per person, 4.91 (448)
- **Snorkel support:** [Original Eco Tour Around the Island](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-original-eco-tour-full-day-around-the-island-of-sint-maarten/?format=md). 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. Buffet lunch included. Trade-off: 8h tour; French Nature Fee extra. — now €135 per person, 4.86 (584)

Also compared:

- [St Maarten Speedboat & Beach Stops](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-speedboat-tour-with-snorkel-and-beach-stops/?format=md): Creole Rock, Tintamarre, Pinel. Trade-off: Marine park and port fee extra in cash. — now €126 per person, 4.93 (126)
- [Yoho Self Drive: One Boat](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/yoho-pirates-premium-self-drive-speedboat-tour-in-st-maarten/?format=md): Driving your own speedboat. Trade-off: Drivers eighteen or older; passengers six or older. — now €179 per group/vehicle, 5.0 (63)
- [Speed Boat: Cruise Ship Friendly Half Day](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-speed-boat-charter-in-st-maarten-nature-reserve/?format=md): Private cruise stop outing. Trade-off: Per person, minimum two; lunch and marine park fee extra. — now €326 per person, 4.95 (96)
- [Anguilla Explorer Land and Sea](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/anguilla-explorer-land-and-sea-excursion/?format=md): Anguilla bus tour and beaches. Trade-off: Immigration fee extra. — now €144 per person, 4.84 (56)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 19 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/captain-bob-speed-boat-snorkeling-beach-tour-lunch-st-maarten/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours | €135 per person | 4.93 (4486) | 6h | daily 09:30 | up to 16 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Anguilla Beach and Snorkel Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/anguilla-beach-and-snorkel-tour/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours | €135 per person | 4.91 (448) | 6h | daily 10:00 | up to 28 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/nl/ru |
| 3 | [Yoho Pirates Premium Self Drive Speedboat Tour in St. Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/yoho-pirates-premium-self-drive-speedboat-tour-in-st-maarten/?format=md) |  | €179 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (63) | 2h | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 4 | [Private Speed Boat Charter in St Maarten & Nature Reserve](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-speed-boat-charter-in-st-maarten-nature-reserve/?format=md) | Private Tours | €326 per person | 4.95 (96) | 3h–7h | daily 09:00–13:35 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 5 | [St Maarten Speedboat Tour with Snorkel and Beach Stops](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-speedboat-tour-with-snorkel-and-beach-stops/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours | €126 per person | 4.93 (126) | 6h | daily 09:30 | up to 26 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/nl/ru |
| 6 | [Private Speed Boat Charter to Anguilla](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-speed-boat-charter-to-anguilla/?format=md) | Private Tours | €385 per person | 4.96 (56) | 7h | daily 08:55–13:30 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 7 | [The Soul Of Pirates Boat Trip Adventure Caribbean Charter Full Day SXM](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-soul-of-pirates-boat-trip-adventure-caribbean-charter-full-day-sxm/?format=md) |  | €170 per person | 4.89 (36) | 8h | daily 09:00 | up to 7 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 8 | [Charter our boat is a private power boat charter.](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/charter-our-boat-is-a-private-power-boat-charter/?format=md) |  | €999 per group/vehicle | 4.88 (33) | 7h | daily | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant |
| 9 | [The Original Eco Tour Full-Day Around the Island of Sint Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-original-eco-tour-full-day-around-the-island-of-sint-maarten/?format=md) |  | €135 per person | 4.86 (584) | 8h | Mon Wed Thu Sat 09:00 | up to 28 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 10 | [St Maarten Shore Excursion: Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-shore-excursion-snorkeling-and-speed-boat-tour/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours, Cruise Ship Excursions | €126 per person | 4.85 (103) | 6h | daily exc Sat 09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 11 | [Anguilla Explorer Land and Sea Excursion](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/anguilla-explorer-land-and-sea-excursion/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €144 per person | 4.84 (56) | 7h | Mon Wed Fri 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 12 | [Private Full-Day Cruise of St. Martin and Anguilla](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-full-day-cruise-of-st-martin-and-anguilla/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions, Private Tours | €1590 per group/vehicle | 4.83 (53) | 8h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 13 | [Billy Bones Exclusive Private Charter to Anguilla](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/billy-bones-exclusive-private-charter-to-anguilla/?format=md) | Private Tours | €1272 per group/vehicle | 4.79 (33) | 7h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/it/nl/ru |
| 14 | [Yacht YES DARLING - Private Boat St Martin, St Barth & Anguilla](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/yacht-yes-darling-private-boat-st-martin-st-barth-anguilla/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions, Private Tours | €5400 per group/vehicle | 4.8 (40) | 4h–8h | daily | private · up to 12 · free cancel · instant |
| 15 | [Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/speed-boat-snorkeling-tour-pinel-tintamarre-islands-for-cruise-ship-guests/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours, Cruise Ship Excursions | €135 per person | 4.82 (165) | 6h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 09:30 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de |
| 16 | [Anguilla Getaway Cruise](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/anguilla-getaway-cruise/?format=md) |  | €135 per person | 4.82 (784) | 7h | daily 09:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/hu/nl |
| 17 | [Boomerang’s Best of Anguilla: Swim with Turtles Adventure](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/boomerang-s-best-of-anguilla-swim-with-turtles-adventure/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours | €153 per person | 4.8 (463) | 7h | daily 09:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 18 | [Anguilla - Discovery Speed Boat tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/anguilla-discovery-speed-boat-tour/?format=md) |  | €135 per person | 4.77 (201) | 7h | daily 09:00 | up to 18 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/fr |
| 19 | [Ultimate Anguilla Cays & Coves](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/ultimate-anguilla-cays-coves/?format=md) |  | €135 per person | 4.68 (539) | 8h | Tue Fri 09:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten** — Explore both the Dutch and French sides of St. Maarten by speed boat on a route with five stops. Lunch, snacks, drinks and snorkeling equipment are included; the nature reserve fee is paid separately in cash at check-in. 4.93 from 4486 reviews at €135 per person for 6h.
- **Anguilla Beach and Snorkel Tour** — Explore Anguilla by speed boat, with Sandy Island and Little Bay among the featured beach and snorkeling locations. Sandwiches, drinks, snorkeling gear and flotation aids are included; bring a passport and cash for the immigration and clearance fee. 4.91 from 448 reviews at €135 per person for 6h.
- **Yoho Pirates Premium Self Drive Speedboat Tour in St. Maarten** — Drive your own speedboat through Simpson Bay Lagoon and out to sea, passing Maho Beach behind a lead boat. Life jackets and refreshments are included; it is priced per group, drivers must be at least eighteen and passengers at least six. 5 from 63 reviews at €179 per group/vehicle for 2h.
- **Private Speed Boat Charter in St Maarten & Nature Reserve** — Choose your balance of snorkelling, swimming and beach time around St Martin/St Maarten on a private tour for your party by speedboat. Snorkelling equipment and onboard drinks are included; lunch, hotel transfers and the marine park fee are extra. 4.95 from 96 reviews at €326 per person for 3h–7h.
- **St Maarten Speedboat Tour with Snorkel and Beach Stops** — Link reef snorkelling at Creole Rock with swimming at Tintamarre Island and beach time on Pinel Island by speedboat. Lunch, snacks, drinks, life jackets and pool noodles are included; the marine park and port fee is payable in cash at check-in. 4.93 from 126 reviews at €126 per person for 6h.
- **Private Speed Boat Charter to Anguilla** — Choose bays, swims and beach time around Anguilla on a private tour for your party by speed boat. Snorkel gear, water, soft drinks and beer are included; clearance fees are extra in cash, and cruise passengers cannot join. 4.96 from 56 reviews at €385 per person for 7h.
- **The Soul Of Pirates Boat Trip Adventure Caribbean Charter Full Day SXM** — Help hoist the sails and take the helm on an engine-free boat from Saint-Martin, with pirate games and a treasure hunt between swims. Lunch, snacks, drinks and snorkel gear are included; this is a small shared group capped at seven. 4.89 from 36 reviews at €170 per person for 8h.
- **Charter our boat is a private power boat charter.** — Link beach and snorkel stops around the island by power boat, with a restaurant stop for lunch and Bluetooth for your own music. Alcoholic drinks and bottled water are included; the booking is priced per group. 4.88 from 33 reviews at €999 per group/vehicle for 7h.
- **The Original Eco Tour Full-Day Around the Island of Sint Maarten** — Circle Sint Maarten / St Martin by catamaran, with planned snorkeling stops at Tintamarre and Creole Rock. Snorkeling equipment, snacks, a buffet lunch and drinks are included; the French Nature Fee costs extra, and weather may change the stops. 4.86 from 584 reviews at €135 per person for 8h.
- **St Maarten Shore Excursion: Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour** — Travel by speedboat to snorkel at Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island, then visit Pinel Island to look for iguanas. Snorkelling equipment, floating devices and onboard drinks are included; lunch costs extra and at least six guests are needed to run. 4.85 from 103 reviews at €126 per person for 6h.
- **Anguilla Explorer Land and Sea Excursion** — Combine a boat crossing from St. Maarten with a sightseeing bus tour and shopping stops on Anguilla. Island transport, a sandwich lunch, drinks and snorkel gear are included; the immigration fee is extra. 4.84 from 56 reviews at €144 per person for 7h.
- **Private Full-Day Cruise of St. Martin and Anguilla** — Depart Anse-Marcel Marina to explore St. Martin or Anguilla by speed boat on a private tour for your party. Fuel, an open bar, snorkel gear and a floating mat are included; priced per group, with lunch and Anguilla tax extra. 4.83 from 53 reviews at €1590 per group/vehicle for 8h.
- **Billy Bones Exclusive Private Charter to Anguilla** — Head to Anguilla by boat on a private tour for your party, with guiding and an open bar included. Pricing is per group; lunch, taxes and fees are excluded, with immigration and Natural Reserve fees payable at check-in. 4.79 from 33 reviews at €1272 per group/vehicle for 7h.
- **Yacht YES DARLING - Private Boat St Martin, St Barth & Anguilla** — An open yacht with shaded areas, sunbathing space and an interior cabin hosts a private tour for your party. Breakfast, fruit, soft drinks, snorkel gear and floating mattresses are included; pricing is per group. 4.8 from 40 reviews at €5400 per group/vehicle for 4h–8h.
- **Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS** — Snorkel at Creole Rock, swim around Tintamarre and stop for a beachside lunch on Pinel Island. Snorkelling equipment, floating devices and unlimited beer, soda and water are included; marine park and docking fees are extra. 4.82 from 165 reviews at €135 per person for 6h.
- **Anguilla Getaway Cruise** — Explore Anguilla by boat with snorkeling and the chance to see tropical fish and turtles. Snorkeling equipment, sandwiches, chips, fruit and an open bar are included; a passport is required, and cruise ship visitors cannot join. 4.82 from 784 reviews at €135 per person for 7h.
- **Boomerang’s Best of Anguilla: Swim with Turtles Adventure** — Explore Anguilla by catamaran with three stops chosen according to weather and sea conditions. BBQ lunch, an open bar, paddle boards and snorkeling gear are included; bring a passport and budget for the separate port and immigration fee. 4.8 from 463 reviews at €153 per person for 7h.
- **Anguilla - Discovery Speed Boat tour** — Explore Anguilla's beaches and nature reserve spots by speed boat, with snorkeling equipment and flotation devices aboard. Sandwiches, chips, fruit and an open bar are included; immigration fees are extra and cruise ship visitors cannot book this outing. 4.77 from 201 reviews at €135 per person for 7h.
- **Ultimate Anguilla Cays & Coves** — Sail between Anguilla's beaches with two stops selected according to sea conditions. Snorkeling equipment, beach dinghy service, a buffet lunch, snacks and an open bar are included; bring your original passport and cash for the immigration fee. 4.68 from 539 reviews at €135 per person for 8h.

## Other collections in St Maarten

- [Cruise Ship Excursions](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?format=md) — 36 tours
- [Island Sightseeing Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 22 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/private-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 22 tours
- [Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/snorkeling-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 21 tours
- [Catamaran Day Sails](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/catamaran-day-sails-st-maarten/?format=md) — 16 tours
- [ATV & UTV Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/atv-utv-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Jet Ski & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/water-sports-st-maarten/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Sunset & Dinner Cruises](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/sunset-cruises-st-maarten/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Rum & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/rum-food-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**Should I book a boat tour around St Maarten or go to Anguilla?**

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. Browse boat routes: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/speed-boat-tours-st-maarten/

**How long are St Maarten speedboat tours, and what do they cost per person?**

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. Find trips up to three hours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/speed-boat-tours-st-maarten/?duration_max=3

**Which boat trip suits children or nervous swimmers?**

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. Filter for strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/speed-boat-tours-st-maarten/?tour_type=private&kids=true · Explore snorkeling tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/snorkeling-tours-st-maarten/

**How are private speedboat charters priced for two or four people?**

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. Browse private boat trips: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/speed-boat-tours-st-maarten/?tour_type=private

**What is included in the boat fare, and what do I pay separately?**

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. Review boat tour inclusions: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/speed-boat-tours-st-maarten/

**Can I take a speedboat trip on a cruise stop, and is pickup included?**

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. Browse cruise excursions: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/ · Find tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/speed-boat-tours-st-maarten/?pickup=hotel


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