The 11 St Maarten Speedboat Tours That Earn Their Fare

1.Mini-Speed Boat 3 Hour Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · from $199 for the boat, seats 2 Our pick

You’ll captain a sturdy Rhino mini-speed boat from Cole Bay with a guide leading the way through Simpson Bay Lagoon and along St Maarten’s coast. Expect a supervised test ride, safety gear, a beach or Creole Rock stop, snorkeling equipment, and a wet, bouncy ride. Guides such as Max, Royce, Eddy, and Raji are known for patient help.

“Great experience even in the rain! Your guides were polite and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!”

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2.Anguilla – Discovery Speed Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $149 a head Top rated

Travel from St. Maarten to Anguilla by speedboat with a small group of up to 18 people. You’ll snorkel at Sandy Island and Little Bay, swim at Shoal Bay, stop at Meads Bay, and enjoy sandwiches, fruit, chips, an open bar, and crew members such as Sammy, Lucas, Coco, and Nico.

“We had a wonderful time on the tour! Anguilla is a must see if you are visiting St. Martin. The beaches we visited were some of the most beautiful ones I have seen in my life!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $139 a head

Join Captain Flint Boat Charters for a six-hour cruise from Philipsburg, limited to 16 people. You’ll ride a fast boat around St Maarten, snorkel with turtles at Tintamarre and fish at Creole Rock, eat lunch on Pinel Island, visit La Samanna, and watch planes land near Maho Beach. Guides such as Sammy, Nico, Junior, and Frankie are praised for safe driving and lively island commentary.

“The only thing to complain about was that it didn’t go on even longer. Company is great at communicating. Directions were simple and the crew was fabulous. Speeding past all the slow boats was nice knowing we’d get to see so much more than other excursions. The two guys on the boat were constantly offering drinks and advice for better snorkeling experiences. Tour info was simple yet informative and kids all had a blast. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $129 a head Best value

Spend about six hours on a fast boat with Captain Flint Boat Charters, stopping at Creole Rock for snorkeling, Tintamarre for turtles, Pinel Island for calm shallows, Grand Case for lunch, Mullet Bay for a swim, and Maho Beach for aircraft views. Gear, floating aids, drinks, and a shore-excursion guarantee are included.

“This was the best island/water excursion we've ever taken. The other small group taking our boat arrived early as did our crew, so we actually got a 15-20 minute head start on the day. I'm going to butcher their names, so apologies, but Oksana and Anthony were the perfect guides for the day. They played awesome upbeat music, pointed out tons of interesting sights, and taught us about the different sides of the island. Oksana even went above and beyond by insisting to spray us down with her own sunscreen when we had forgotten ours, and Anthony did a great job of patching my finger up when I ripped off…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $398 a head

Captain Sam takes your private group by speedboat from Cole Bay around St Maarten and St Martin. Shape the route around snorkeling, beaches, lunch, turtles, or Maho Beach. Half-day and full-day trips include drinks and snorkeling gear, with a $5 marine park fee extra.

“Sam was wonderful, great service, took us to see a few beautiful beaches and a snorkel area. He was very attentive always made sure to ask if we were ok or wanted any drinks. Definitely recommend booking him if you're looking for a relaxing worry free laid back chill day.”

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6.Private Speed Boat Charter to Anguilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $404 a head

Leave from Cole Bay with captain Sam or Mel for a private speedboat day in Anguilla. Shape the route around beaches, snorkeling, lunch, and weather. The boat includes unlimited water, soft drinks, beers, and snorkeling gear. Bring a valid passport and $35 cash for clearance fees.

“Sam, our captain, was amazing! He was very knowledgable about the islands and provided an amazing and comfortable experience. There was an unlimited supply of drinks on the boat and all the snorkel gear was provided. Sam knew of all tRead more”

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7.Cristal Speed boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $139 a head

Spend about six hours aboard a fast boat from Dock Maarten with a professional captain and crew. Stop at Creole Rock, Tintamarre, Pinel Island, and Maho Beach, with snorkeling gear, drinks, lunch, and live island commentary included. Captains Thomas, Junior, and Johan have led well-liked departures, but sea conditions shape each day.

“Best experience he was very knowledgeable and we had food and drinks throughout the whole trip . Didn’t have to pay for anything other than the nature fee for the parks.”

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8.Private Full-Day Speed Boat Tour of St. Martin with Luxury Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $2,334 for the boat, seats 10

Spend about eight hours on a private speedboat from Anse Marcel, visiting Pinel, Tintamarre, Creole Rock, Happy Bay, Friar’s Bay, Long Bay, and Anse Marcel. You can snorkel with turtles, meet Pinel’s iguanas, relax on a floating mattress, and enjoy a beach lunch at Rainbow Cafe. The boat, route, and timing can be tailored to your group.

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9.Private Speedboat Charter: St Maarten to Anguilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,500 for the boat, seats 9

You’ll cruise from Cole Bay to Anguilla with a private captain and crew, stopping at places such as Little Bay, Shoal Bay, Meads Bay, and Sandy Island. Snorkel gear, floating devices, beer, soda, water, champagne, and rum cocktails are available aboard. Lunch is separate, and a passport is required.

“We had the most amazing time! Our captain was AWESOME!! I highly recommend this company and the trip to see Anguilla!!”

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10.Discovery Powerboat Tour ,Snorkeling with Turtles & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $139 a head

Spend about seven hours on a small-group powerboat tour from Cole Bay, with snorkeling gear, floating devices, an open bar, BBQ lunch, and stops at Tintamarre, Pinel, Grand Case, and Maho Beach. You’ll swim, sunbathe, look for turtles, and see planes land near the beach.

“Great trip with lots of great history of the island given along the way. The beaches were clean and the water was clear. Very few people, if any, on the beaches we visited.”

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11.St Barth Private Speed Boat Charter from Sint Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,650 for the boat, seats 10

You’ll spend about six hours on a private speedboat from Sint Maarten to St Barth, with a flexible route shaped by your group. Captain Flint’s crew provides snorkeling gear, beer, soft drinks, local tips, and stops such as Gustavia, St Jean, Colombier, and Tintamarre Island. Bring a passport, swimsuit, and towel.

“Our crew was excellent!! We had such an amazing time, even though I was recovering from food poisoning :(”

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