Pinel Island Snorkeling Trail Package with Hotel Transfer and Ferry to Pinel in St. Maarten
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- Enjoy a complimentary pick up at your hotel in the morning and drive to French Cul-de-Sac
- Take the ferry to Pinel Island and enjoy the short and scenic journey through turquoise waters
- Walk over to the Tiki Hut that marks the beginning of the snorkeling trail in Pinel Island
- Check-in with you marine biologist guide, store your valuables in the locker and gear up
- Discover the underwater world snorkeling along the marked snorkeling trail of Pinel Island
- Examine the info boards along the snorkeling trail and learn about local fish and coral species
- Take your time to explore Pinel Island on foot for beautiful panoramic views of St. Martin
- Relax on the beach and enjoy delicious cocktails and food at the beach restaurants
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 other 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.
The tour starts with a pick up at your hotel in the morning. You will drive to French Cul-de-Sac in air conditioned van where you will board the ferry to Pinel Island. 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.
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.
Leave Pinel Island and take the ferry back to St. Martin at 3:00 pm. Your taxi driver will be waiting for you in the parking lot to take you back to your hotel.
- Round trip hotel transfer
- Ferry to Pinel Island
- 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
- PRO GEAR with full face mask & fins
- Fish identification card
- 30 minutes guided tour with certified guide
- 1 bottle of water
- Food
- Beach chair
- Swimwear, sunscreen, towel
- Extra cash for food, drinks and beach chair
- Underwater visibility highliy depends on weather condition. Contact us 1-2 days in advance for advice. Rescheduling is possible in case of poor visibility.
- If you bring your own fins, they must be maximum 55cm long
- 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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