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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

“We had 4 adults and 6 twenty-somethings, and everyone had a blast! The boats go fast- like a jet ski- we weren't sure they would have alot of power, but they did! The beach we stopped at was fun and had food and drinks. We…”

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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

“Both Captain/Co-Captain were so personable, profesional , and informative. This was the best tour excursion ever. In a Maho beach visit, a swimmer lost her floatie from the plane take-off and they were sure to hang around to fish it out and return it back…”

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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

“It was an amazing experience. The staff were very friendly and very awesome and receptive about all of their individual tasks! They were extremely accommodating from gluten-free to shellfish allergies. Not to mention we were able to see sRead more”

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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

“What a fun day was had by all! Captain Miles and Alaina are the best crew anyone could ask for. So friendly and knowledgeable about the island. Offered suggestions of things to do after the tour. Even had a nice conversation about lRead more”

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9.Anguilla – Discovery Speed Boat tour

Experience the best of Anguilla with a 7-hour speed boat tour from St. Maarten. Snorkel, relax, and explore secluded beaches with all-day drinks and lunch included.

★ 5.0

“We had the absolute best day!! Sammy & Luca we're great. Knowledgeable, FUN & friendly. We highly reccomend this tour.”

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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 snorkeling excursion was the right amount of time and we got to see a lot of fun sea life. Our tour guides were so friendly and informative during our experience.”

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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

“Sammy and Junior were the best! They gave us a very good tour of the best parts of St. Maarten, both the Dutch and the French sides. Creole Rock was great and teeming with some small and vibrant fish, and Tintamarre Island had a few…”

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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

“We wanted to do some local stops along with a really good lunch on the water and Sam is the man for it! We are cruisers but we do not take cruise excursions and find our own way and this guy showed us the places…”

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14.Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Adventure

Discover the vibrant underwater sculpture park in St. Maarten with this snorkel adventure. See over 300 sculptures, enjoy drinks, and explore a protected marine habitat.

★ 4.5

“The tour guides were nice and gave us some drinks, and the sculptures were very cool. It was fairly short but perfect if you want to do other things or you're stopping in from a cruise.”

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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

“Sam and Mel were fantastic! They met us at the dock with hot coffee and croissants. We had a little paperwork to fill out before we departed and they took care of all of that. They took us to some fabulous spots in and around…”

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