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15 Best St Maarten Snorkeling Boat Tours

The snorkel runs around the island: speedboat tours with turtle stops at the grass beds, mini-boats you pilot yourself and three-island circuits with beach time built in. The turtles hold their patches year round; the captains know each one.

1.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

Discover St. Maarten with this 6-hour speedboat tour featuring snorkeling, beaches, and airport views. Family-friendly, small group, all-inclusive.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Nice boat with friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of snorkeling time in the beautiful blue waters. Watched a few planes fly in over us. I have done this Excursion a couple other times and would recommend.”

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2.Mini-Speed Boat 3 Hour Snorkeling Adventure

Explore St. Maarten by self-drive speedboat, snorkel with sea turtles, and enjoy stunning coastline views—all in a 3-hour adventure packed with authentic fun.

★ 4.5

“The mini boats were fantastic, Eddie and Damian were the best guides ever. The beaches and snorkeling were amazing. I will enjoy this event every time I visit the island!”

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3.Billy Bones St. Maarten Getaway , Snorkeling with Turtles

Experience a full day of snorkeling, beaches, and island exploration in St. Maarten with guides known for their expertise, delicious lunch, and lively bar.

★ 5.0

“It was amazing, fun, and food was delicious. Our captain’s were very attentive and always safety conscious. Definitely a must do on you trip here on the island.”

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4.Boomerang’s Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles

Experience a full-day boat tour around St. Maarten with snorkeling, turtle encounters, paddleboarding, and a delicious BBQ, all aboard a spacious catamaran.

★ 5.0

“Toby, Angelo, and Deanna were simply the best! I speak for my whole family when I say we could not recommend this excursion enough! The crew was incredibly professional but I think they still had as much fun if not more than we did! The…”

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5.CAPTAIN ALAN’S 4hr -3 Islands-snorkeling-turtles-beach ADVENTURE

Experience the highlights of St. Maarten with Captain Alan’s 4-hour island-hopping snorkeling tour, visiting Tintamarre, Pinel, and St. Martin, with turtles and vibrant marine life.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience, got to see sea turtles and a ton of other kinds of fish and other cool stuff, free lunch and drinks were awesome too, would definitely recommend to come here 100% staff was also very nice and friendly”

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7.Boomerangs Best of Anguilla: Swim with Turtles Adventure

Experience a full day of snorkeling, beach hopping, and delicious Caribbean cuisine on a stylish catamaran tour around Anguilla from St. Maarten.

★ 5.0

“We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the boomerang traveled with my sisters. It was absolutely perfect. The staff the crew, the food service the sites loved it.”

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10.Sand Dollar Half Day Snorkel Trip

Discover St Maarten’s vibrant marine life on this half-day snorkel tour to Creole Rock. Enjoy expert guides, scenic boat rides, and authentic local snacks for $65.

★ 4.5

“This trip was awesome on the small boat it felt like a personal trip. Sean and Surai were amazing and gave us absolutely lovely tour.”

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11.Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS

Discover St. Maarten’s best snorkeling and island sights on a small-group speedboat tour featuring Tintamarre, Pinel Island, marine life, and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Nacho and Jr. led us on a fun day of island hopping and exploring the area. Boat ride was a little fast and bouncy across the open waters. Everyone had a blast especially the kids on board. Saw lots of marine life snorkeling including a…”

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12.St Maarten Shore Excursion: Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour

Discover St Maarten with this 6-hour snorkeling and speedboat tour, visiting Creole Rock, Tintamarre Island, and Pinel Island, with expert guides and all-inclusive drinks.

★ 5.0

“Captain Jean-Franco and Natalie were gracious and attentive hosts. I was a little concerned about reentering the boat from the water. But it wasn't too hard and they assisted! The waters were beautiful azure... just amazing! Surf was a little rough... but the on-board narrative…”

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13.Private Speed Boat Charter in St Maarten & Nature Reserve

Experience the beauty of St. Maarten on a private speedboat tour. Swim, snorkel, and explore secluded beaches with customizable itineraries and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I booked this charter last minute. It was absolutely the best day on the island. Our Captain Sam was knowledgeable, kind and super accommodating. We told him we wanted to snorkel and have a nice lunch somewhere. Read more”

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15.Private Speed Boat Charter to Anguilla

Discover Anguilla with a private speedboat, personalized itinerary, stunning beaches, snorkeling, and drinks—perfect for those seeking a tailored Caribbean adventure.

★ 5.0

“From sight seeing and snorkeling to eating and more sight seeing, Sam gave us a great overview of Anguilla and St Maarten and we had the most wonderful time.”

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