--- title: Best Luxury Catamaran Day Sail St Maarten on The Phoenix (Public) lang: en type: tour city: St Maarten country: Caribbean price: 126 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 1096 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Guided snorkeling, water mat rank_in_category: 13 of 16 (Catamaran Day Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/best-luxury-catamaran-day-sail-st-maarten-on-the-phoenix-public/ --- # Best Luxury Catamaran Day Sail St Maarten on The Phoenix (Public) **Guidekin's take:** Sail toward Mullet Bay or Simpson Bay on a catamaran with a sundeck, paddleboards and a floating water mat. Guided snorkeling with equipment, lunch, snacks and drinks are included; bring your own towel. 4.86 from 1096 reviews at €126 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #13 of 16 in Catamaran Day Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step aboard The Phoenix, a spacious sailing catamaran, and spend five unforgettable hours exploring the beautiful coastline of Sint Maarten. Relax on the sundeck with a refreshing drink, enjoy fresh fruit and cake in the morning, and savor a freshly prepared lunch served onboard. During the day, you’ll sail toward Mullet Bay or Simpson Bay, with the chance to watch planes take off and land near the world-famous Maho Beach. Cool off in the warm Caribbean Sea, go snorkeling, enjoy the complimentary water equipment, or simply unwind onboard while taking in the tropical scenery. With delicious food, drinks, swimming, sailing and plenty of time to relax, this shared luxury catamaran experience is the perfect way to enjoy a day in Sint Maarten. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Check in by 9:40am at Bobby’s Marina… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food included: Snacks, Lunch **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €126 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 1096 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sail The Phoenix - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.86 from 1096 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1052 of 1096. - 5 stars: 1009 (92%) - 4 stars: 43 (4%) - 3 stars: 26 (2%) - 2 stars: 10 (1%) - 1 star: 8 (1%) ## What's included - Guided snorkel tour - all equipment included - Soda/Pop - Alcoholic Beverages - Snacks - Lunch - 2 Stand Up Paddle Boards and a 18ft lily water mat - Restroom on board ## Not included - Gratuities - Towels ## Itinerary 1. **Little Bay** (1h) - We will pick you up at Bobby's Marina at the wooden gazebo in front of Aziana's restaurant. After a short safety briefing, we will cast off along the beautiful shoreline of Sint Maarten. Get comfortable on board, and find your own private spot. Our first stop will be at... 2. **Maho Beach** (15m) - We will slowly sail by at Maho Beach, located across the Princess Juliana International Airport runway, where we will watch planes take off and land - depending on plane schedules. We cannot stop there but will try to catch a plane above our mast. An absolutely astonishing... 3. **Mullet Bay** (1h 30m) - Our final stop before returning to the dock will be Mullet or Simpson Bay. There, we will drop anchor and enjoy the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. Jump into the water for a swim, float along on a noodle, relax on our 18ft floating mat, or take a ride on one of our kayaks or stand-up... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Check in by 9:40am at Bobby’s Marina (wooden gazebo in front of Aziana restaurant). From the cruise terminal, turn left on the main street and walk ~10 min. At the colorful tour sign, turn left and walk through the parking lot. Turn left at the Great Ferry Express office to find the wood gazebo. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Catamaran Day Sails | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 16** | €126 | 5h | 4.86 (1096) | shared | | [The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten (public, not private)](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-best-catamaran-day-sail-in-st-maarten-public-not-private/?format=md) | €132 | 5h | 4.97 (1856) | shared | | [Private Full-Day Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in Sint Maarten](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-full-day-luxury-sailing-catamaran-charter-in-sint-maarten/?format=md) | €1590 per group | 6h | 4.99 (499) | private | | [Private Full-Day Catamaran Sailing Charter in St Maarten](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-full-day-catamaran-sailing-charter-in-st-maarten/?format=md) | €2542 per group | 8h | 4.98 (112) | private | Ranked #13 of 16 in Catamaran Day Sails by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €114 to €818, median €126; typical length 7h. 4 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/catamaran-day-sails-st-maarten/?format=md ## More in St Maarten - All St Maarten tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/best-luxury-catamaran-day-sail-st-maarten-on-the-phoenix-public/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/?format=md