Pinel Island Snorkeling Trail Entrance in St. Martin

The snorkeling trail on Pinel Island is currently under maintenance due to hurricanes. There is no specific trail at the moment, you are free to snorkel at Pinel wherever you wish. There are organized trips to Pinel Island including other snorkeling stops as well:

Best of St. Martin Speedboat Island Tour

Santino Round the Island Snorkel and Beach Tour

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Snorkel at Pinel Island, a bijou paradise island off the east coast of St. Martin. Pinel isle hosts a variety of attractions including a newly developed snorkeling trail located in the crystal clear water in the heart of the French Nature Reserve. The Pinel Snorkeling Trail gives adventurers a unique opportunity to explore an extraordinary environment, full of carefully preserved marine life that is unique to the region.

Drive to French Cul-de-Sac and take the small ferry to Pinel Island that leaves every 20 minutes. Once you arrive to Pinel, look to your right and you will see a Tiki Hut on the water. That is the beginning point of the Pinel Island snorkeling trail. Check-in with your marine biologist guide, store your valuables in the locker, gear up and and start your underwater journey along the reefs of Pinel Island.

There are three different Pinel snorkeling pass package you can choose from:

Reef Scout

Right of access to snorkeling trail

Marine park fee

Life jacket with safety accessories

Locker (1 per couple when available)

Briefing and surveillance by certified individual

Reef Adventurer

All of Reef Scout

Fish identification card

Mask, snorkel and fins

Upgrade to PRO GEAR with full face mask (+€10)

Reef Explorer 

All of Reef Scout

PRO GEAR with full face mask & fins

Fish identification card

30 minutes guided tour with certified guide

Snorkelers will be taken through a diverse ecosystem of coral reefs with a myriad of colorful fish. They will follow the shallow underwater path, which is clearly marked with several informational panels explaining the wildlife one can encounter on that section of the trail.

Marine biologist guides are present to educate snorkelers and ensure safety at all times, as well as offer special guided tours for those interested. The natural beauty of the island itself can easily be explored on foot via a clearly-marked trail which culminates in breathtaking, panoramic views of St. Martin. Two restaurants, a gift shop, and full beach facilities are also present on the island.

You can lounge on the beach, go for a hike, enjoy the restaurants and bars, or swim the snorkel trail at your own convenience. Transparent kayaks and paddle boards are also available for rent. Return to St. Martin when you wish.