The pristine waters off St Martin and neighboring islands offer optimal conditions and visibility for snorkeling. The coral and volcanic reefs offer abundant marine life with brilliantly colored fish and vivid coral formations. Concierge Blue offers organized snorkel tours and excursions to the best of what St Martin has to offer and we offer snorkel equipment rentals for those that would like to do it on their own.
Keloa Snorkel Tour
The keloa snorkel tour features a beautiful 25 foot motor boat that travels to several premier snorkel stops and beaches. The boat will make several stops around St Maarten. If the weather permits, the boat will also travel to the scenic and deserted island of Tintamarre for the natural spa mud pack (weather permitting). The captain is known to be very good with children. The boat can only accommodate up to 6 people. Trip includes guided snorkel tour, snorkel equipment, complimentary beverages, fuel and captian.
Price per private tour for 3-4 hours $485 for the boat
St Martin Snorkel Trip
This is an excellent short snorkel trip that is ideal for the first time snorkelers. The excursion leaves in the morning and the afternoon and heads to Creole Rock. Once there, guests will snorkel for approximately two hours. Snorkel equipment and sodeas are provided. Days: Tuesday through Saturday
Price per adult: $45 Children from 2 years old: $25
Glass Bottom Boat
The glass bottom boat offers a delightful family excursion. The semi submarine heads to Creole Rock (marine preserve). The boat features underwater windows in the sunken deck. A narrator describes the underwater world as a diver dives around the boat with a can of tuna to attract fish to come up to the window. Lasts approximately 75 minutes.
Price per adult: $30 Children from 2 years old: $20
Rhino Riders St Maarten
Enjoy a popular St Maarten activity and spend the day with the Rhino Riders. Rhino Rider Safari is a fantastic guided snorkeling tour to the beaches and marine reserve of St Maarten. Guests drive their own boat (no experience necessary) and follow a guide for a coastal tour of St Maarten with a snorkeling stop at the marine reserve. The trip takes about 2.5 hours and sodas included. Must be 18 years old to drive the inflatable water craft. Days: Sundayrs throug Fridays (not available on Saturday).
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Suggested St Maarten Snorkel Destinations
The following beaches are suggested by local dive shops and offer the best snorkle opportunities on the island:
Dawn Beach
Depth: 45ft / 14m
Dive Site: The reef runs parallel to the beach. The best diving is on the sea side of the reef. Snorkel out directly from Scavengers Beach Bar at the center of the beach (you will pass over a dead, circular reef - look out for the schools of Reef Squid), or walk up to the right hand side of the beach and follow the reef out from there.
Sea Conditions: : This site is not suitable in very strong trade winds or big swells, especially when from the north. Be wary of a cross current.
Friar's Bay
Depth: 6ft - 15ft / 2m - 5m
Dive Site: Snorkel the coral encrusted rocks along the coastline on the right hand of the bay. The reef extends from the shoreline out about 30m. You will see numerous small reef fish and extensive gardens of purple, long-spined sea urchins. Look closely in-between the rocks for numerous "spider-like" Arrow Crabs, Banded Coral Shrimp,Scarlet Ladies and abundant purple tipped Sea Anemone.
Sea Conditions: This site is not suitable when the wind is out of the North and big swells occur which, while remaining calm enough, can limit visibility.
How to Get There: Park your car in the ample parking area. DO NOT LEAVE anything in your car, even the trunk, as this beach does have a theft problem.
Pinel Island
Depth: 20ft - 36ft / 6m - 11m
Dive Site: South-east of Pinel island. Swim past the floating platform and line of small white buoys which demarcate the snorkeling area, and continue around the island following the pretty coral reef abundant with small reef fish.
Sea Conditions: Not suitable in strong trade winds or in big swells.
How to Get There: Park your car at the small wooden dock in Cul de Sac. There is a ferry boat out to the island (5 minute trip) every hour and half hour at peak times.
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