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St Martin/St Maarten / Day Sails/Boat Trips

By Nigel Tisdall

St Martin/St Maarten is a great island for day sails and boat trips whether you are staying here or just in port with a cruise ship. Round-the-island tours are a rewarding way to see a good deal of it, and popular destinations include the uninhabited island of Tintamarre, off the northeast coast, Creole Rock (good for snorkelling), and Anguilla.

We recommend:

St Martin

Scoobidoo, Anse Marcel - Specialises in day-long catamaran cruises to St Barths, Tintamarre and Anguilla.

St Maarten

12 Metre Challenge, Philipsburg - Experience the thrill of America's Cup racing aboard the 1987 winner Stars and Stripes. No sailing experience is required as you join a crew of up to 16 in a head-to-head contest in Great Bay. Everything is provided – lifejackets, jovial instruction, even free beers.

Aqua Mania Adventures, Simpson Bay - Offers a range of dinner, sunset, party and family cruises at sea and on Simpson Bay Lagoon.

Lord Sheffield, Philipsburg - Sail the Caribbean in a splendid square-rigged tall ship with an open bar and snorkelling stops.

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When to go and weather

Looking for inspiration?

  1. Experience the sights and sounds of Orient Beach
  2. Swim to Pinel Island for a decadent lunch at Karibuni
  3. Climb to Fort-Louis above Marigot and appreciate the historic views
  4. Enjoy classic French cuisine in Grand-Case
  5. Sail to Anguilla or St Barth’s for the day

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