--- title: "St Maarten Shore Excursion: Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour" lang: en type: tour city: St Maarten country: Caribbean price: 126 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 103 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 21 (Snorkeling Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-shore-excursion-snorkeling-and-speed-boat-tour/ --- # St Maarten Shore Excursion: Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #15 of 21 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview When you are in St Maarten, spend your time exploring its top snorkel sites. Your 7-hour shore excursion takes you by speedboat on a sightseeing tour around this island paradise. Snorkel in the marine reserves of Creole Rock, located in Grand Case Bay, and uninhabited Tintamarre Island – a great place to spot sea turtles! Head to Pinel Island to check the iguanas, and enjoy soda and beer from the onboard open bar. Receive personal attention from your guide on this small-group speedboat tour. We promise - the best time you can spend on the island (-: ## Before you book - Meeting point: #62 welfare road , - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €126 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 103 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Captain Flint Boat Charters - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.85 from 103 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 100 of 103. - 5 stars: 95 (92%) - 4 stars: 5 (5%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## What's included - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Unlimited Rum Punch, Beer, Coke , Sprite ,Diet Coke and Bottle of Water on board. - Floating devices on board - Worry-free shore excursion guarantee ## Not included - Gratuities - Hot Lunch Optional for additional $14 per person in a BBQ Restaurant. - To postpone your reservation in the last 24 hours: additional $50 per person surcharge. - Marine Park ## Itinerary 1. **We spend 45 minutes here** (45m) - This is the number 1 snorkeling spot on the island. 2. **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... 3. **Pinel Island** (45m; admission included) - 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.want some exercise, bring your hiking shoes and head over to the other side of the island and its two other more deserted... 4. **Grand Case** (1h) - We stop there for Lunch if you wish. if you not planning to eat its also possible to check local stores , also the beach is amazing. 5. **stop for a quick swim** (15m) 6. **Maho Beach** (10m; admission included) - of course a quick stop by the famous airport ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun - Departures: 09:00 - 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 #62 welfare road , Simpson bay by Dominos pizza. Free parking available!! 9 AM CHECK IN TIME!!! 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 - 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 - It is recommended that you bring a towel and swimsuit - Need Minimum 6 guests to operate the excursion. - Not available for cruise ship passengers - Not available for Pregnant Woman ## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 21** | €126 | 6h | 4.85 (103) | 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 #15 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/st-maarten-shore-excursion-snorkeling-and-speed-boat-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/?format=md