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title: Best Sailing Catamaran, Beach and Snorkel - Cruise Ship Friendly
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
price: 117
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 94
duration_minutes: 360
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Sailing, sandwiches and bar
rank_in_category: 12 of 16 (Catamaran Day Sails)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/best-sailing-catamaran-beach-and-snorkel-cruise-ship-friendly/
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# Best Sailing Catamaran, Beach and Snorkel - Cruise Ship Friendly

**Guidekin's take:** Sail the Dutch side's southern coast by catamaran, with at least two stops for snorkeling and beach time. Sandwiches, an open bar, snorkeling equipment and instruction are included; stops may change with the weather, and transfers are excluded. 4.86 from 94 reviews at €117 per person for 6h.

In our comparison: #12 of 16 in Catamaran Day Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Join us for a 6 Hours sightseeing, sailing, and snorkeling experience. 

Your comfort and safety are our main concern. We will do an easy South side Coastal sailing Dutch Side with 2 or more stops for snorkeling, beach time and even spotting the planes as they land on our famous Maho Beach.

Caribbean Style buffet lunch, Open bar all day, Snorkeling instruction and equipment, Attentive friendly and professional crew are all the ingredients for a successful day in Sint Maarten!

*** NOTE: Alternate stops may be chosen according to weather conditions.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Check in time 9:30am local time We are…
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €117 per person
- Duration: 6h
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 94 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Eagle Tours N.V.
- Group: Shared tour
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.86 from 94 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 90 of 94.

- 5 stars: 86 (91%)
- 4 stars: 4 (4%)
- 3 stars: 3 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Mini baguettes sandwiches filled with Turkey Ham, gouda cheese, lettuce and tomatoes and tuna Salad or vegeterian
- Snorkeling Instruction
- Shade, comfortable sitting, fresh water shower, electric toilets
- Open Bar all day (Beer, Rhum Punch, Vodka mix, Gin & tonic, sodas, juices, water)
- Professional Crew
- Easy Boarding from our Dock
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Floating bar and Noodle Time
- Island style barbecue lunch served onboard - Ribs, Chicken, Island style rice and potato salad, gouda cheese, ceasar salad

## Not included

- Gratuities
- No transfer included

## Itinerary

1. **Great Bay Beach** (10m; admission included) - As you arrive at Bobby's Marina, you will be able to step on your Catamaran straight from the dock.
2. **Little Bay** (1h) - As you arrive our crew will hand out the snorkeling gear and will give you all the help and snorkeling instruction needed. You can then jump in the water, explore the underwater world.
3. **Simpson Bay** (pass by, no stop) - One of our Possible stops of the day where you will be swimming, enjoying your Caribbean Barbecue lunch onboard, relaxing with our floating bar. Many Mega yachts on anchor, time to take pictures as you approach them.
4. **Cupecoy Bay Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Sailing along the shore
5. **Mullet Bay** (1h; admission included) - Turquoise blue Water, white sand beach, another stop option for a perfect swim, relax onboard your catamaran, enjoy our floating bar and BBQ lunch.
6. **Terres Basses** (pass by, no stop) - one of our Possible stop of the day at Baie Longue where we will snorkel or just swim around or relax on a noodle while our hostess prepare our Caribbean Barbecue.
7. **Maho** (pass by, no stop) - As we return back to Philipsburg, Watch the world famous airport where planes land and take off just above us!
8. **After your snorkeling experience, time to relax and enjoy our Happy Rhum Punc...** (pass by, no stop) - After your snorkeling experience, time to relax and enjoy our Happy Rhum Punch or our Caribbean beers as you sail along the shore

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- 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 time 9:30am local time
We are located 20 minutes walk from the cruise ship Terminal. We are located at Bobby's marina. Our office is located next to the gazebo at the marina. 
Water Taxi available from our Marina for the return after the tour

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- For safety reason, there is a weight restriction of 125 kg (275 lbs)
- *** NOTE: Alternate stops may be chosen according to weather conditions.

## Compared with other Catamaran Day Sails

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #12 of 16** | €117 | 6h | 4.86 (94) | 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 #12 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.

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