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Spend 5–7 hours exploring St Maarten and St Martin by private speedboat: snorkel with turtles, visit Tintamarre and Creole Rock, and enjoy a beachside lunch and open bar. This flexible charter prioritizes small-group comfort and access to the island’s best shallow reefs and secluded shores.
Spend 5–7 hours exploring St Maarten and St Martin by private speedboat: snorkel with turtles, visit Tintamarre and Creole Rock, and enjoy a beachside lunch and open bar. This flexible charter prioritizes small-group comfort and access to the island’s best shallow reefs and secluded shores.
The bow slices a mirror-blue channel as the island falls away: sugar-white sand, low scrub, and the sudden bright traffic of pelicans. On a private speedboat charter around St Maarten and St Martin you move fast enough to taste salt and slow enough to find hidden coves — Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Tintamarre — each stop offering a different face of the island’s shore.
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Operated by Captain Flint Boat Charters · Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
The bow slices a mirror-blue channel as the island falls away: sugar-white sand, low scrub, and the sudden bright traffic of pelicans. On a private speedboat charter around St Maarten and St Martin you move fast enough to taste salt and slow enough to find hidden coves — Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Tintamarre — each stop offering a different face of the island’s shore.
This coastline is young volcanic rock overlain by coral platforms; currents around outlying islets create clear snorkeling pockets where hawksbill and green turtles graze. European, French and Dutch colonial history hangs in the towns you pass — Philipsburg’s grid of boardwalks and Marigot’s market bustle — while the maritime culture remains the day’s language: fishermen, dive operators and beach vendors trading stories more than goods.
Expect 5–7 hours on the water with guided snorkeling, lunch at a beachside restaurant, and an open bar aboard. The ride is private and flexible: prioritize swimming with turtles at Creole Rock, linger on Tintamarre’s quieter beaches, or chase the best sunset light for photos. Practical notes: reef-safe sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat matter more than a camera with a large lens; water shoes help on lava cobbles; seas can be choppy — motion sensitivity is common.
Timing matters: mornings are glassier for snorkeling, afternoons warmer for beach lunches. Book with clear pick-up instructions from Philipsburg or Simpson Bay Marina and confirm child and luggage accommodations beforehand.
Most private speedboat charters depart from Philipsburg or Simpson Bay Marina; confirm exact pickup point when booking.
Basic snorkeling equipment is usually available onboard, but bring personal gear for best fit and comfort.
Yes — the tour is family-friendly, but infants and pregnant travelers should follow operator guidance and life jacket rules.
Operators cancel or reschedule for unsafe conditions; full refunds are typically available if canceled at least 24 hours prior.
Captain Flint Boat Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The bow slices a mirror-blue channel as the island falls away: sugar-white sand, low scrub, and the sudden bright traffic of pelicans. On a private speedboat charter around St Maarten and St Martin you move fast enough to taste salt and slow enough to find hidden coves — Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Tintamarre — each stop offering a different face of the island’s shore.
The bow slices a mirror-blue channel as the island falls away: sugar-white sand, low scrub, and the sudden bright traffic of pelicans. On a private speedboat charter around St Maarten and St Martin you move fast enough to taste salt and slow enough to find hidden coves — Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Tintamarre — each stop offering a different face of the island’s shore.
This coastline is young volcanic rock overlain by coral platforms; currents around outlying islets create clear snorkeling pockets where hawksbill and green turtles graze. European, French and Dutch colonial history hangs in the towns you pass — Philipsburg’s grid of boardwalks and Marigot’s market bustle — while the maritime culture remains the day’s language: fishermen, dive operators and beach vendors trading stories more than goods.
Expect 5–7 hours on the water with guided snorkeling, lunch at a beachside restaurant, and an open bar aboard. The ride is private and flexible: prioritize swimming with turtles at Creole Rock, linger on Tintamarre’s quieter beaches, or chase the best sunset light for photos. Practical notes: reef-safe sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat matter more than a camera with a large lens; water shoes help on lava cobbles; seas can be choppy — motion sensitivity is common.
Timing matters: mornings are glassier for snorkeling, afternoons warmer for beach lunches. Book with clear pick-up instructions from Philipsburg or Simpson Bay Marina and confirm child and luggage accommodations beforehand.