Excursions & More

6-hour catamaran day from Philipsburg for $129: snorkel Little Bay, watch planes land at Maho Beach, Caribbean lunch and open bar. Cruise ship friendly.

6-hour sailing catamaran tour from Philipsburg for $129: snorkel Little Bay, beach time at Mullet Bay or Long Bay, Maho Beach planes, BBQ lunch and open bar.

Full-day catamaran sail to Tintamarre Island and Creole Rock with snorkeling, BBQ lunch, open bar and hotel pickup. Adults $149, kids $119.

3-hour power catamaran snorkel and beach cruise from Philipsburg for $109: floating bar, floaties, open bar and sandwiches. Cruise ship friendly.

6 hours, $129: a morning of Dutch tastings and shopping in Philipsburg, then an afternoon catamaran cruise with snorkeling and open bar. Hotel transport included.

6-hour catamaran day along the Dutch coast: snorkeling, paddle boards, floating mats, open bar and a Caribbean BBQ lunch. Adults $149, kids $90.

4-hour catamaran cruise with a snorkel stop, paddle boards, open bar and small bites, plus a pass by Maho Beach. Adults $119, kids $70.

Fast-ferry day trip from St. Maarten to St. Barths with hotel pickup. Explore Gustavia, shop and hit the beach on your own time. Adults $109, kids $79.

Full-day catamaran trip from St. Maarten to Prickly Pear and Meads Bay, Anguilla, with snorkeling, BBQ lunch, open bar and hotel pickup. From $149 + $25 port tax.

Sail St. Maarten's calm coast at sunset with French champagne, open bar and snacks. Tuesdays from Philipsburg, 5:30 to 7 pm, $55 per person.

3-hour sunset sail on a spacious catamaran with mimosas, bubbly, cocktails and small bites. Adults $100, kids $60, infants free.

Your own captain and crew on a family-friendly 39 ft sailing catamaran. Half or full day around St. Maarten with snorkeling, open bar and lunch. From $1,200.

Private 3 or 6 hour charter on a smooth-riding power catamaran for up to 26 guests. Snorkeling, beaches, open bar and snacks. Lunch on 6 hour trips. From $800.

Charter a 39 ft sailing catamaran for up to 35 guests: St. Maarten beaches, Tintamarre, Anguilla or St. Barths. Open bar, lunch and snorkeling. From $1,200.

Charter the 47 ft Seaduction catamaran for a private day around St. Maarten or a sail to Anguilla or St. Barths. Open bar, lunch and snorkeling. From $1,200.

Big group? Charter Quality Time, a spacious sailing catamaran for up to 60 guests, around St. Maarten or to Anguilla or St. Barths. From $2,200.

Your own 43 ft catamaran for 6 hours: snorkeling, paddle boards, open bar and BBQ lunch for up to 17 guests. From $1,600 for up to 8.

Private 4-hour catamaran cruise for up to 17 guests with a snorkel stop, paddle boards, open bar and small bites. From $1,100 for up to 8.

Private 3-hour sunset cruise for up to 17 guests with mimosas, bubbly, cocktails and small bites. From $950 for up to 8 guests.

Pilot your own mini speed boat in St. Maarten: Maho Beach plane spotting, underwater museum and Cupecoy Caves snorkeling, plus beach lunch. From $195.

Drive your own mini speed boat to a secluded French-side beach in St. Maarten. Snorkel, swim and relax on a 3-hour guided tour from $149.

Pilot your own mini speed boat to a French marine park reef for some of St. Maarten's best snorkeling. 3 hours from $149. No experience or license needed.

Ride the Sky Explorer chairlift up Sentry Hill, then fly down the Flying Dutchman, the world's steepest zip line. Cruise friendly, open 11 am to 4 pm.

Beach chairs and UV50+ umbrellas delivered to your hotel, villa or Airbnb in St. Maarten. Beach sets from $75 for 5–7 days. Reserve early!