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Best of St. Maarten Speedboat Island Tour
6-hour boat trip around St. Maarten with snorkeling, beach time, BBQ lunch, open bar and visit to the famous Maho Beach! Perfect shore excursion for cruise ship passengers to see as much of the island as possible!
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Best of St. Maarten Speedboat Island Tour

6-hour boat trip around St. Maarten with snorkeling, beach time, BBQ lunch, open bar and visit to the famous Maho Beach! Perfect shore excursion for cruise ship passengers to see as much of the island as possible!
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  • Enjoy a complimentary pick up at your hotel at 8:30 am or cruise ship terminal at 9:30 am
  • Discover St. Maarten's beautiful beaches and snorkeling sites in a 6-hour speedboat shore excursion
  • Swim and snorkel with turtles on the uninhabited Tintamarre island in the French Nature Reserve
  • Feed the iguanas on the pristine little island of Pinel or go hiking for an amazing panoramic view
  • Snorkel in the French Marine Park at Creole Rock or stay on board and enjoy your guide's many stories
  • Explore the mile long powdery white sand of Long Bay and observe the luxury villas
  • Watch the landing planes at the world famous Maho Beach
  • Treat yourself to a delicious BBQ lunch in the charming fishing village of Grand Case
  • Enjoy unlimited open bar with soft drinks, beer, rum punch and snacks
  • Return to the cruise ship terminal by 3:30 pm or to your hotel by 4:00 pm
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This activity is available to both hotel and villa guests as well as to cruise ship passengers.
Important On cruise ship days, thousands of people are looking to do activities and tours sell out weeks or even months in advance. Secure your spot now and if you change your mind, you can still cancel for a full refund 24 hours before the start.
Vegetarian food available
Wheelchair accessible
Open bar
Kids friendly
2+ years
Round trip transfer included
Guided tour
Mobile voucher accepted
Pro Tip: The tour departs close to the famous Pineapple Pete restaurant. A great place to eat after the tour.
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Deborah E
Reviewed by Deborah E on January 13
Our captain Sammy and first mate Charlie were really great hosts. We had really windy and choppy conditions. Sammy was a super driver. The boat was so smooth I ...
Reviewed by Deborah E on January 13
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Conditions: If you have a problem, you must tell the guide to see if they can help during the tour. Moneyback applies only to the amount paid on this website and we are not responsible for any indirect costs such as taxis. You must request refund within 72 hours after the tour.


This tour is available in a half-day version with less stops.


A 6-hour trip around St. Martin with stops at the 5 best spots to give you a sample of everything this amazing island has to offer! During this trip, you will see Simpson Bay Lagoon, Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Grand Case, Long Bay and the planes landing at Maho Beach. Our fleet of speed boats consists of new, high quality powerboats with outboard engines. The experienced captains and crew, first class snorkeling gear and open bar will make your day unforgettable!


Check-in for hotel guests is in Simpson Bay at 9:00 am, so you won't have to wake up too early. We also offer free hotel transfer from the Dutch side of the island if you request. Exact pick up time will be advised after reservation.


Cruise ship guests will be picked up at 9:30 am close to the cruise ship terminal.


Once everybody is on board, we will cruise through Simpson Bay Lagoon, the largest lagoon in the Caribbean, where you will see multi million dollar mega yachts such as the Limitless owned by Victoria's Secret, as well as the French Governor's family home.


We will exit the lagoon to Marigot, the capital of French St. Martin, then follow the coastline all the way out into the sea arriving at our first stop Tintamarre Island, home of the turtles. Take beautiful photos, see the historical slave walls, walk along the pristine white sand beach and explore the beautiful marine life.


We will then head over to Pinel Island, where you will see for yourself why locals choose this magical island over anything else. Stroll along its beautiful sandbar beach, sit down and relax in the crystal clear shallow water, visit the iguana farm or have a cocktail at a beach bar.


Once everyone is back on board, we set out to Creole Rock, a rock formation in the middle of the French Nature Reserve with loads of fish and coral. Lunch will be served in Grand Case, the cuisine capital of the Caribbean.


Our next stop will be Long Bay where the island's only really luxurious hotel is to be found frequented by the biggest Hollywood super stars as well as the most expensive villa on the island owned by Donald Trump. We will introduce you to our unique floating bar time or you can just relax on the white sand beach and work on your tan.


Of course on the way back we will stop at the world famous Maho Beach where you can experience the giant passenger planes landing over your head.


We return to the cruise ship terminal by 3:30 pm and say farewell to our cruise ship guests, then bring back the hotel guests to Simpson Bay by 4:00 pm while sipping on our last rum punch.


Free hotel transfer is available from the following hotels in the Maho, Simpson Bay, Little Bay area. If you are staying in a villa or other hotel, you will need to come to one of these resorts for your free transfer or check in at our office in Cole Bay.


Atrium Beach Resort: 9:20 am

Belair Beach Hotel: 9:00 am

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort: 9:00 am

Flamingo Beach Resort: 9:00 am

Mary's Boon Beach Plantation: 9:20 am

Pelican Resort: 9:20 am

Royal Islander Club: 9:00 am

Royal Palm Beach Club: 9:20 am

Sapphire Beach Club: 8:45 am

Simpson Bay Beach Resort: 9:20 am

Simpson Bay Yacht Club: 9:20 am

Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino: 9:00 am

Sonesta Ocean Point: 9:00 am


Paid hotel transfer is available from the following hotels for $10 per person to be paid at the check in:


Mercure Hotel: 8:30 am

Sea Palace Resort: 8:45 am

The Villas on Great Bay: 8:45 am

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Additional information
Price includes
  • Open bar
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling gear with flotation
  • Hotel pick up from certain hotels (see description)
  • Moneyback guarantee on deposit
Price does not include
  • Marine park fee ($6 per person)
What to bring
  • Swimwear, sunscreen, towel
Good to know
  • Minimum age: 2 years
  • We have several boats with capacity between 10 and 24 people
  • Guaranteed to make it back in time to the cruise ship terminal
  • Pregnant women and people with back, neck or heart problems are not allowed
  • Beach stops may change based on current sea and weather conditions
  • See description regarding hotel transfer
Flexible cancellation policy
  • Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the commencement of the activity, no refund after.
  • Full refund if cruise ship does not dock in time or does not dock at all and tour is missed.
  • Full refund if supplier cancels the tour.
  • If there is no specific check-in time then booking must be cancelled at least 24 hours before tour day.
  • No refund if you don’t show up for the activity or if it starts with a pick up and you miss it.
  • Supplier gets to decide if the weather is good enough to run the tour.
  • In case of a dispute, Twistour has the final word in deciding the amount of refund.
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Check-in location

Cruise ship passengers: We will pick you up at 9:30 am at Bobby's Marina in front of the 12 Metre bar. You will have to walk over to Bobby's Marina which is next door to the cruise ship terminal 8-10 minutes away. (This map shows our office's location and NOT Bobby's Marina! Search on Google Maps for exact location: Sint Maarten 12 Metre Bar)

Hotel guests: Free round trip hotel transfer from the Dutch side available from Maho, Simpson Bay, Cole Bay and Little Bay. If you are coming by car, check-in is at 9:00 am at 62 Welfare road, Simpson Bay at the 3 Palm Plaza. You will see a passage down to the lagoon on the right side of Domino's Pizza.

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Candace N
Awesome day!(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by Candace N on January 13, 2020
We booked this trip and went on the boat Rhum Rush with Christian and Mareet! They had such great energy and really cared about their guests and made sure we all had fun! They were very knowledgeable as well and took us to such beautiful places! We got to see fish,sting rays and sea turtles while snorkelling ! Would book again with them!
Deborah E
Great day on the water(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by Deborah E on January 13, 2020
Our captain Sammy and first mate Charlie were really great hosts. We had really windy and choppy conditions. Sammy was a super driver. The boat was so smooth I couldn’t believe it. They were generous with all of the drinks. Always asking and getting us what we wanted. It was not easy to find where to meet. But meet where the water taxi takes you back to the cruise ships. Lunch was really good too. Where we stopped was really beautiful on St. Maartin. You will have to get into the water fully to get to the beach for lunch. If you’re worried, they have pool noodles and literally will swim you to the beach if needed. These guys were super nice to everyone. Very enjoyable and highly recommend this tour.
ksdRichlands_Va
Best Excursion Ever!!!!!(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by ksdRichlands_Va on January 12, 2020
We did this excursion in St. Marteen. We were on a cruise ship. They made sure we were back to port in time to board the ship. We all had a blast. It was so much fun. The staff was incredible. They were so informative, laughed, polite, fun, helpful, interacted & were aware of safety. We snorkeled 3 times, ate at a great restaurant on a beach, travelled around the island, saw the airport, yachts, homes & hurricane damage. Loved this excursion. The staff members were Bouy & the beautiful Maiteen from Holland. Two awesome guides. By far, the best excursion I have ever experienced. This was not booked through a cruise ship. If you visit St. Marteen & love the water, this is the excursion for you. Highly recommend.
mdotpost
Christmas gift(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by mdotpost on January 09, 2020
New boat with the professional and friendly capitans who created the right atmosphere and showed us these beautiful islands. Good weather,clear sky and clean sea provided a great snorkeling. Lots of fun,sun,music and swimming plus a delicious lunch - perfect winter day) Thank you friends.
408dora
Snorkeling full day(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by 408dora on January 01, 2020
We had a great day on the ocean with captain Adam and Charlie. We did great stops along the coast to see different beaches and my two kids at a blast as well.
Food at the beach restaurant was great as well.
Definitely recommend the boat tour to anyone going to st marteen.
AJW
Christmas Day(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by AJW on December 18, 2019
This trip is a great way to visit most of the shore line by boat. Nicholas and Charlie were great meeting everybody’s needs. The snorkeling is great for beginners, but visiting the other little islands was amazing!
Jason Jordan
Cruise Excursion booked private = perfection(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by Jason Jordan on September 29, 2019
Here for day on Royal Caribbean and decided to book ourselves! Captain Al was our tour guide and our day was amazing! The best scenery, lunch at a local spot you had to literally boat up to, three snorkel spots, rum punch, and a swim in the beach while watching the planes take off over head! Perfect day and met some great people! We will be back!!! Thanks Al —-
From Jenn and Jason 😎🏝
Al Lozano
Al Lozano(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
July 15, 2019
Purchased the speed boat island tour and had a great time. We snorkeled and enjoyed the water. Tour guides were great and friendly.
lisa snipes
Best Boat tour(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
Reviewed by lisa snipes on July 14, 2019
We really enjoyed this tour!!! AJ and Nikko were amazing! Fun, fast paced and informative! We would do again if we make it back to st. Maarten
Carol Gentile
Awesome Tour!(*)(*)(*)(*)( )Recommended
Reviewed by Carol Gentile on July 13, 2019
Great boat trip! Stopped at lots of places to snorkel and swim ... and the boat ride was a lot of fun. Lunch was terrific & very fresh! Only complaint was that there were too many people booked for the tour - the boat was so crowded! Had a great time, though, and would definitely book again!
Candler C
Candler C(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
December 10, 2018
We had an amazing time on the full day Billy Bones boat tour in St Maarten. AJ and Don were great guides. Each of the stops had something different: snorkeling, beaches with iguanas, lunch, and mountains next to the coastline. This is an efficient and cost-effective way to see a lot of St Maarten in a single day!
Funinthesun
Funinthesun(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
December 05, 2018
I went out yesterday with AJ and Nicholas and had an amazing time! AJ has the sweetest caring personality and she was full of interesting knowledge. She even took cups and rum punch out to the middle of the water for those who went for a quick swim ( last pic ) The ride is bumpy but was fun! Don’t hesitate to book with them! Hope to come back soon. Thank you for a beautil fun day on the water!
Kyan L
Kyan L(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
December 05, 2018
This is a reasonably priced day trip. They picked us up and returned us to our resort. Everyone we encountered was kind and helpful. Captain Nick and AJ were kind, helpful and fun. We highly recommend this company and hope to use them again!
John M
John M(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
December 04, 2018
We booked this trip through on this website because it's a few dollars cheaper here and you can pay by discovery card. What a trip. Captain Nico and AJ were the best crew and we had so much fun. I would highly recommend this trip and would do it again in a heartbeat when we return to St. Maarten.
Claire B
Claire B(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
November 27, 2018
My husband and I took an all day trip. Al was our captain and was so friendly, nice, funny, and interactive. The boat was just the right size to meet two other groups of 2. We are not typically excursion people so loved the personalized feeling of the trip. Everyone was friendly with the staff and it truly felt like we were meeting a friend to give us a boat tour of the island.

I would recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing and fun day on the water.. sprinkled in with just the right amount of liveliness.
Cruiser
Cruiser(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
November 24, 2018
Amazing tour around the island, gorgeous snorkeling, and the charter hosts were informative and hilarious! This was the highlight of our cruise! I will definitely book with them again when in St. Maarten!
Daydream0494
Daydream0494(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
November 23, 2018
Amazing trip . The captain of the boat and helper was very informative about the island . Showed us amazing beaches and great snorkeling spots ! And we had an amazing lunch at The Rainbow cafe z
Danieljuarez08
Danieljuarez08(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
November 22, 2018
We had the best time on this speedboat cruise. The water wasn’t the best conditions for snorkeling at the time but the crew made the most of it and still had an amazing time! The nicest people you will ever meet. Highly recommend
NorthStar
NorthStar(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
November 20, 2018
Would totally do this excursion again. This is the best one we have done. The areas they took you to and the food was amazing. It was ran really well and they work great with the cruise lines. Don’t wait book it when you can it is worth it.
Carolineolync
Carolineolync(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
November 19, 2018
My son and I chose this trip, and we are both so glad we did. Being on the speedboat ensures a small crowd. Captain Don and AJ are fabulous guides. If you want to have fun on the boat and at every beautiful stop, spend the day on this tour with Don and AJ. The water wasn't clear that day, and the turtles were hiding on the bottom of the bay, but we had sun and fun. I was a little concerned about the speed boat ride, but Captain Don was experienced, so I knew we were in safe hands. AJ was a great tour guide and so fun to be around. Lunch was great. Perfect day on St. Maarten.
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