YoHo Pirates Self-Drive Speedboat Tour
- Check-in at Port de Plaisance in Cole Bay for your YoHo Pirates tour and enjoy a quick safety briefing
- Follow your guide through Simpson Bay lagoon passing by the million dollar mega yachts of the ultra rich
- Pass under the Simpson Bay bridge out into the open sea and cruise along the beautiful mile long Simpson Bay Beach
- Enter the "Washing Machine" at Beacon Hill, where the sea gets playful making you bounce and swirl
- Experience the world famous Maho Beach from the water, where giant passenger planes pass over your head
- Admire Mullet Bay Beach, considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches of St. Maarten
- Pass by the famous Cupecoy caves, which resemble secret smuggler's hideaways
- Stop at La Samana in Long Bay for some swimming, relaxing, and snapping photos
- Follow the same route back to Simpson Bay lagoon and explore the Venice of St. Maarten before returning to base
Meet your YoHo Pirate crew: safety and operational briefing
Your YoHo Pirate adventure begins at Port de Plaisance Marina in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten.
After check-in, you’ll receive a short safety and boat handling briefing from a certified guide. This 15–20 minute session covers steering, throttle control, and everything you need to confidently drive your own boat—no license or experience required.
Within minutes, you’ll be ready to captain your own easy-to-drive speedboat and follow your guide out into Simpson Bay Lagoon to begin your 2-hour guided adventure.
The adventure begins: drive your own boat in St. Maarten
Follow your guide through Simpson Bay Lagoon, cruising past luxury superyachts and waterfront villas along the famous Yacht Avenue.
From there, pass under the Simpson Bay Bridge and enter the open Caribbean Sea. Ride along Simpson Bay Beach, where you’ll experience the freedom of driving your own boat with the island coastline stretching ahead.
Next comes the “Washing Machine,” a fun wave zone near Beacon Hill where the water gets lively—adding a safe dose of adrenaline to your ride.
St. Maarten highlights: jet blast, beaches and caves
One of the top highlights of this tour is Maho Beach, home to the world-famous St. Maarten Jet Blast. Watch airplanes fly low overhead as they land at Princess Juliana Airport—an unforgettable experience from the water.
Continue along the coast to Mullet Bay, known for its white sand beach and crystal-clear water, before heading toward the dramatic Cupecoy cliffs. Here, you’ll pass limestone caves and rugged coastline that feel untouched and wild.
This section combines sightseeing with adventure, making it one of the most scenic boat tours in St. Maarten.
Swim stop at Long Bay (La Samanna)
The tour includes a relaxing swim stop at Long Bay near La Samanna.
Jump into calm, turquoise water, cool off, and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in St. Maarten. This 20–25 minute break is perfect for swimming, floating, and taking photos before heading back.
Return through Simpson Bay Lagoon
After the swim stop, follow your guide back along the coastline and re-enter Simpson Bay Lagoon.
Cruise through the area known as the “Venice of St. Maarten,” passing marinas, luxury homes, and waterfront developments before heading back to Port de Plaisance.
Return to YoHo Pirate base
For the final stretch, you’ll open up the throttle and enjoy a fast, smooth ride back to the marina.
This self-drive boat tour in St. Maarten combines adventure, sightseeing, and freedom—making it one of the best things to do on the island for couples, families, and small groups.
No experience needed. No license required. Just show up and drive your own boat.
- Your own boat
- Guide on his own boat
- Life jacket
- Refreshments
- Swimwear, sunscreen, towel
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Minimum age to drive: 18+ years
- Weight limit on single and double boats: 500 lbs / 225 kg (total)
- Boat fits 2 adults and 1 small children
- Pregnant women and people with back, neck or heart problems are not allowed
- Wearing shoes in the boat is not allowed (you can put them on before jumping into the water)
- 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.
- Click on the Book now button and choose the date and amount of tickets
- Proceed and fill in your billing details
- Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal
- You will receive your voucher via email or you can download it from this site in your Tickets submenu
- On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
- Go to the reserve your spot section on this page and choose the date and amount of tickets
- Click on the Book now button and fill in your billing details
- Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal
- You will receive your voucher via email or you can download it from this site in your Tickets submenu
- On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
We are located at Port de Plaisance in Cole Bay, opposite side of the airport. Yoho Pirates is on the far-left dock of the marina.
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