---
title: Sand Dollar Half Day Snorkel Trip
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
price: 59
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.61
reviews: 171
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Creole Rock snorkeling
rank_in_category: 20 of 21 (Snorkeling Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/sand-dollar-half-day-snorkel-trip/
---

# Sand Dollar Half Day Snorkel Trip

**Guidekin's take:** Head from St. Martin to Creole Rock for snorkeling around the rock formation and its fish life. Snorkeling gear, beer, water, soda and a bread-and-cheese snack are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.61 from 171 reviews at €59 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #20 of 21 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

From St. Martin, take this half day snorkeling excursion to the rock formation, Creole Rock. Here, in the calm, crystal clear waters, you'll snorkel amongst the many varieties of fish and may even catch a glimpse of the rare frogfish. Ice cold beverages are included on board, as well as a fresh French baguette for all the hungry snorkelers!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We are located on the Marina of the…
- Starts 09:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Beer, water and soda, Bread and cheese snack

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €59 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.61/5 from 171 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Aqua Mania Adventures
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 13:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.61 from 171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 152 of 171.

- 5 stars: 139 (81%)
- 4 stars: 13 (8%)
- 3 stars: 10 (6%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 7 (4%)

## What's included

- Beer, water and soda
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bread and cheese snack
- Professional crew

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Towels
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 09:00, 13:30
- 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

We are located on the Marina of the Simpson Bay Resort in Pelican. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Check in is 20-30 minutes prior to departure time
- If coming with a cruise ship, it can take 45 minutes to get here with morning rush hour traffic. If your ship does not allow an early disembarkation (8am or earlier), you may not make it.
- The afternoon trip returns to our dock in Simpson Bay at 5pm. Afternoon traffic is hectic and it can take up to an hour to get back to the cruise terminal; especially in high season.
- Should know how to swim & be comfortable in the water
- Cruise through the lagoon up to the reef at Creole Rock in Grand Case, on the French side. The ride is about 40 minutes.

## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #20 of 21** | €59 | 3h 30m | 4.61 (171) | shared |
| [Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/captain-bob-speed-boat-snorkeling-beach-tour-lunch-st-maarten/?format=md) | €135 | 6h | 4.93 (4486) | shared |
| [Best Of Billy Bones ,Snorkeling with Turtles and BBQ Lunch](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/best-of-billy-bones-snorkeling-with-turtles-and-bbq-lunch/?format=md) | €132 | 7h | 4.94 (873) | shared |
| [Adventure SNUBA in St. Maarten](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/adventure-snuba-in-st-maarten/?format=md) | €99 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (343) | shared |

Ranked #20 of 21 in Snorkeling Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €44 to €153, median €119; typical length 6h. 1 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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