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Spend five hours aboard a stable trimaran exploring St. Maarten’s southwest coast and the Anguilla Channel. Expect coastal views, a calm French-side bay for snorkeling, drinks and a sandwich lunch, and an experienced captain at the helm.
Spend five hours aboard a stable trimaran exploring St. Maarten’s southwest coast and the Anguilla Channel. Expect coastal views, a calm French-side bay for snorkeling, drinks and a sandwich lunch, and an experienced captain at the helm.
The trimaran slips away from the lagoon with the Simpson Bay bridge shrinking behind you, sails swelling and the Atlantic light flattening into a band of blue. Sea spray cools the back of your neck as the hull hums forward; the wind and water set the pace while the captain tacks along the island’s southwest flank. You pass low, rugged promontories, the airport runway looming as an exclamation over the water, then ease into a sheltered French-side bay for snorkeling and a swim.
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Operated by No1Sxm Sailing · Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
The trimaran slips away from the lagoon with the Simpson Bay bridge shrinking behind you, sails swelling and the Atlantic light flattening into a band of blue. Sea spray cools the back of your neck as the hull hums forward; the wind and water set the pace while the captain tacks along the island’s southwest flank. You pass low, rugged promontories, the airport runway looming as an exclamation over the water, then ease into a sheltered French-side bay for snorkeling and a swim.
St. Maarten sits on volcanic foundations from the Lesser Antilles arc, then fringed by coral that builds the shallow banks in the Anguilla Channel. Culturally the island is a split personality—Dutch energy and French leisure—visible in harbor towns, roadside boulangeries, and the bilingual call to the sea. Local sailors know the channels and reefs; the captain’s decades at sea translate into calm handling and smart anchor choices in the small bays.
Practically, expect a five-hour private sail for up to 14 people with drinks, snacks, a sandwich lunch and snorkel gear provided. A dinghy shuttle from the lagoon to the trimaran is part of the routine, so arrive at the Nowhere Special dock punctually. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and nonmarking water shoes for the bay entry. Seas can be calm in the lee of the island or choppier in the channel—bring a light wind shell if prone to chill. If you want to photograph the coast or time a swim with the best light, mid-morning departures hit steady trade winds and clearer water for snorkeling.
Yes, snorkel equipment is included, but you may bring your own mask or fins for a better fit.
Meeting point is Nowhere Special Restaurant on the lagoon side of Simpson Bay; guests transfer to the trimaran by dinghy.
Yes—families are welcome; infant seats are available and staff can advise on safety for small children.
If weather cancels the sail, you can receive a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or when operators cancel due to unsafe conditions.
No1Sxm Sailing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The trimaran slips away from the lagoon with the Simpson Bay bridge shrinking behind you, sails swelling and the Atlantic light flattening into a band of blue. Sea spray cools the back of your neck as the hull hums forward; the wind and water set the pace while the captain tacks along the island’s southwest flank. You pass low, rugged promontories, the airport runway looming as an exclamation over the water, then ease into a sheltered French-side bay for snorkeling and a swim.
The trimaran slips away from the lagoon with the Simpson Bay bridge shrinking behind you, sails swelling and the Atlantic light flattening into a band of blue. Sea spray cools the back of your neck as the hull hums forward; the wind and water set the pace while the captain tacks along the island’s southwest flank. You pass low, rugged promontories, the airport runway looming as an exclamation over the water, then ease into a sheltered French-side bay for snorkeling and a swim.
St. Maarten sits on volcanic foundations from the Lesser Antilles arc, then fringed by coral that builds the shallow banks in the Anguilla Channel. Culturally the island is a split personality—Dutch energy and French leisure—visible in harbor towns, roadside boulangeries, and the bilingual call to the sea. Local sailors know the channels and reefs; the captain’s decades at sea translate into calm handling and smart anchor choices in the small bays.
Practically, expect a five-hour private sail for up to 14 people with drinks, snacks, a sandwich lunch and snorkel gear provided. A dinghy shuttle from the lagoon to the trimaran is part of the routine, so arrive at the Nowhere Special dock punctually. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and nonmarking water shoes for the bay entry. Seas can be calm in the lee of the island or choppier in the channel—bring a light wind shell if prone to chill. If you want to photograph the coast or time a swim with the best light, mid-morning departures hit steady trade winds and clearer water for snorkeling.