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title: The Original Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.75
reviews: 164
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 19 of 21 (Snorkeling Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-07
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-original-underwater-sculpture-park-snorkel-tour/
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# The Original Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A boat ride from Great Bay to Little Bay leads to a guided snorkel among underwater sculptures and marine life. The boat ride and in-water guidance are included; this is not recommended for non-swimmers, and road transport is excluded. 4.75 from 164 reviews at €44 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #19 of 21 in Snorkeling Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover St Maarten’s one-of-a-kind underwater sculpture park, Under SXM, with the people who know it best — the creators, builders, and owners of the park itself. This 2-hour adventure begins with a short scenic 10 minute boat ride from Great Bay to Little Bay, where over 300 sculptures transform the seafloor into a breathtaking gallery teeming with marine life.
Your expert guide will join you in the water, sharing insider stories about the design, build, and installation of the park, while also pointing out fascinating sea life along the way. Snorkel gear and safety floats are provided, and optional digital underwater photos can be purchased onboard to capture your memories.
With three tours daily at 9am, 11.30am & 2pm and a meeting point just a 10-15 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal, this experience is designed to be easy, memorable, and stress-free. We guarantee you’ll always be back to your cruise ship or your sun lounger on time.

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 164 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Under SXM
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 09:00, 11:30, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.75 from 164 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 156 of 164.

- 5 stars: 138 (84%)
- 4 stars: 18 (11%)
- 3 stars: 4 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (2%)

## What's included

- Cruise-Friendly Location – Only a 15 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal to our meeting point
- Easy Meeting Point – Find us at the two blue sculptures in Bobby’s Marina, Philipsburg
- 300 Underwater Sculptures & Marine Life Encounters with our expert guide
- Quick & Scenic Boat Ride – Just 10 minutes to reach our world-famous underwater sculpture park
- 2 hour snorkel tour – Relax and enjoy; we’ll have you back on time, stress-free
- Created and run by the park’s original designers, builders, and owner
- Digital Underwater Photos – purchase onboard: professional digital shots of you and your family
- All Gear & Safety Floats Provided – Snorkelling equipment and floating devices included for safety

## Not included

- Alcoholic Beverages
- Meals
- Bottled water
- We do not provide road transportation to get to the boat pick up location in Philipsburg

## Itinerary

1. **Under SXM** (1h; admission included) - Our snorkel spot location - 300 artificial reef sculptures celebrating the history and culture of St Maarten. These sculptures are at a depth of 15 feet below you, allowing our guests to float simply above and watch the marine life below.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 11:30, 14:00
- 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

Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour at Bobby’s Marina, Philipsburg. Meet at the two blue sculptures by The Greenhouse restaurant, where our team will greet you. Note: we do NOT offer pick-up from the Under SXM location at Little Bay.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- not recommended for non-swimmers

## Compared with other Snorkeling Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #19 of 21** | €44 | 2h | 4.75 (164) | 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 #19 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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