--- title: Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS lang: en type: tour city: St Maarten country: Caribbean price: 135 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 165 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Cruise guests, Pinel and reef rank_in_category: 16 of 21 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/speed-boat-snorkeling-tour-pinel-tintamarre-islands-for-cruise-ship-guests/ --- # Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #16 of 21 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 Rock, swim among sea turtles around the uninhabited island of Tintamarre and enjoy a beachside lunch amid the shallow turquoise waters of Pinel Island. Your captain will share knowledge of the numerous bays surrounding St Maarten while you relax and enjoy soda and beer from the onboard open bar. Receive personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 20 guests on board.The newest boats and best service on the island ## Before you book - Meeting point: From the Cruise Ship you will go out… - Max 20 people: shared group - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Unlimited beer, soda and water on… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €135 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 165 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Captain Flint Boat Charters - Group: Shared, up to 20 travellers - Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.82 from 165 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 158 of 165. - 5 stars: 151 (92%) - 4 stars: 7 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (2%) ## What's included - Lunch - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Unlimited beer, soda and water on board - Floating devices on board ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Marine Park Fee/ Docking Fee ## Itinerary 1. **Tintamarre Island** (45m) - Tintamarre Feel like a “king or queen for the day” on beautiful tintamarre. after all, at one time this now deserted island had its own king, navy and airline. after arriving at baie blanche you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe or shuffle your sandy toes over to the island’s... 2. **Grand Case** (45m) - Creole Rock The best Snorkeling on the Island. 3. **Pinel Island** (45m) - in orient bay, pinel’s warm shallow waters and soft sand beaches make this island a perfect spot for families or anyone who wants a low key day to unwind. dine at yellow beach restaurant, offering bbq and other delicious fare, or karibuni restaurant, with gourmet food... 4. **Grand Case** (1h) - BBQ lunch on the beach if you wish.. 5. **Of course get the great pictures of the planes landing - Maho beach** (10m) ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:30 - 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 From the Cruise Ship you will go out from the "Cruise village" to the main road and you will walk direction Philipsburg. You pass Chesterfield marina on your left side. The next Marina after is Bobbys Marina come to the water front by the big Gazebo. Maximum 12 minutes easy walk. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit - Note: maximum number of guests per tour is 20 ## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 21** | €135 | 6h | 4.82 (165) | shared, max 20 | | [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 #16 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/snorkeling-tours-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/speed-boat-snorkeling-tour-pinel-tintamarre-islands-for-cruise-ship-guests/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/?format=md