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Garfield Fun Charters

Simpson Bay Rd., St. Maarten/St. Martin
599-581-6144
Ranked #6 of 17 tours in Simpson Bay
5.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: After many years as skipper of one of St Maarten’s most popular day charter sailing catamarans, Captain Bruce Hancocks wanted something new; a day...... more » Owner description: After many years as skipper of one of St Maarten’s most popular day charter sailing catamarans, Captain Bruce Hancocks wanted something new; a day charter concept, free of the restrictions of a scheduled cruise with large groups of tourists. He wanted to show them the hidden spots on St Maarten and the surrounding islands the larger tour operator avoid. « less
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Media, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

After many trips to St. Maarten, we finally booked the 1/2 day snorkeling trip on the Garfield. We are really happy that we did. Had a great time snorkeling in an underwater park on the French side. Next stop was Happy Beach, a very beautiful beach that is nearly impossible to get to without a boat. There were 7 guests... More

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GarfieldFunCharters, Owner at Garfield Fun Charters, responded to this review
May 24, 2012

Dear Annf1111, Thank you very much for taking the time to write a lovely review for us. We really appreciate it and look forward to taking you out on the water, for a full day, next time you're in St Maarten. Best regards, Bruce, Lorna and Capt Alex More

Thomaston, Connecticut
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Arrived on Celebrity Summit on April 29, 2012, Harold met our group at the pier right on time, brought us to Simpson Bay. Bruce met us introduced us to our captain and off for a great 1/2 day of sun and fun. Water was choppy but we still snorkeled, then went to a calmer bay for swimming, snacks and refreshments.... More

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GarfieldFunCharters, Owner at Garfield Fun Charters, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Elizabeth J Thank you for the great review! And for the fun photos. We always look forward to taking you out on GARFIELD. See you soon. Regards, Bruce and Lorna More

Fairfield, Connecticut
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

This was our 3rd trip to St. Maarten and our 3rd trip out on the Garfield. Met Lorna and Bruce on our first trip and have made an outing on the Garfield the one "must do" on each of out trips to the island. Snorkeling at Creole Rock, the food, drink and visit to the beach are all great, but... More

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GarfieldFunCharters, Owner at Garfield Fun Charters, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear Bob and Jan, Thank you for taking the time to write a great review about GARFIELD FUN CHARTERS. We appreciate the great photos which are posted on our FB page, as well. Looking forward to seeing you next year - or sooner! Regards, Bruce and Lorna More

Macon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

We recently returned from 7 wonderful days in beautiful St. Maarten. One of the highlights of our trip was the day excursion on the Garfield. The snorkeling was fantastic. We were never rushed & were able to snorkel for as long as we liked. Beautiful schools of fish, stingray & beautiful coral reefs. Capt. Alex had bread, cheese, grapes &... More

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GarfieldFunCharters, Owner at Garfield Fun Charters, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear S L, Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to write such a lovely review about GARFIELD FUN CHARTERS. We look forward to taking you out on the water when you return to St Maarten. Regards, Lorna and Bruce More

East Northport, NY
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

We recently returned from St. Maarten, and felt the need to sing the praises of Garfield and Capt. Alex! We chose to take a 1/2 day snorkel trip on the Garfield because we are novice snorkelers and it was our first time to the island. It turned out to be the highlight of our vacation! Capt. Alex made sure that... More

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GarfieldFunCharters, Owner at Garfield Fun Charters, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Dear lilac0427, Thank you for the great review! Our team at GARFIELD FUN CHARTERS look forward to taking you out on the water again when you return to St Maarten Regards, Lorna and Bruce More

Flint, Michigan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Our third family excursion with Garfield Fun Charters was as awesome as the previous two. Each has been an outstanding experience, tailored to meet the needs of our "water loving" family. Captains Alex and Bruce are friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Snorkeling this year at Creole Rock was a great experience; one not to be missed. :-) Bob and Maureen,... More

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GarfieldFunCharters, Owner at Garfield Fun Charters, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to post a great review on GARFIELD FUN CHARTERS. We look forward to taking you out again when you next return to St Maarten Lorna and Bruce More

Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

My family recently spent a 1/2 day with Captain Alex on the catamaran-snorkeling trip. There were 6 in our family and we had the boat and Capt. Alex to ourselves. It was perfectly comfortable for all - including my 82 year old mother in law! Alex took great care to point out various points of interest on the boat trip... More

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GarfieldFunCharters, Owner at Garfield Fun Charters, responded to this review
May 17, 2012

Thank you for the great review. The Garfield team looks forward to taking you out on the water when you return to St Maarten. Regards, Lorna More

Onamia, Minnesota
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

I object to the review and comments about me by Maisie L from Winnetka. My name is Tom H. I was on the Garfield as a guest not a guide or an employee. Because I've been on the boat several times before I'm familiar with it's operations. I assisted other guests where I could. But I was a guest also.... More

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Winnetka, Illinois, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

we spent our dinner laughing about our time on the boat. we asked to go fishing-and 3 of our 5 rods broke. our fishing guide drank beer and smoked cigarettes in the back of the boat and told us stories about his time in minnesota -drinking beer and ice fishing. our trip consisted of a ride out to a ship... More

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Milwaukie, Oregon
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012
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We just returned from a fabulous week on the lovely island of St. Maarten. The absolute highlite of our vacation was a day touring with Garfield's Captain Alex. He was great, very funny and has a real vast knowledge of the island and waters. He took us to all the great snorkel sites and a few beaches. He also provided... More

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