St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island
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St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island

By Aqua Mania Adventures
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Hop aboard a 39-foot-long motorboat and set sail for some of the prettiest areas around St. Maarten with this tour from Simpson Bay. Routes vary depending on the season, but either way you're sure to see plenty of great scenery, stop for snorkeling and swimming, and take advantage of the on-board open bar. Depending on the condition, you may even get the chance to swim with sea turtles.
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Ages 0-75, max of 28 per group
Duration: 6h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • See some of the prettiest spots in St. Maarten by motorboat
  • Pack a picnic or stop for lunch along the way
  • An open bar with free beer, rum punch, and soft drinks is available
  • Use of snorkel equipment is included

  • Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
  • Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Lunch
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off


Start:
  • Aqua Mania Adventures, Billy Folly Road, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
    We are located on the marina of the Simpson Bay Resort in Pelican. Check in 8:15am for this tour.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3324P23

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3324P23

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    • Mikesmom54
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    Lisa Yaya May
    Chilhowie, VA21 contributions
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    Jun 2024 • Family
    Captain Roy and first and only mate, Noah made our day trip so enjoyable, seeing to your every need, getting the passengers involved, great food at LoLo’s, better than the places other day cruises take you for lunch. Heck yes I plan to do this again next time in St. Marteen. See turtles, Maine life, and the whole of St.Marteen! Also- passengers, show your appreciation, leave a tip!
    Written June 21, 2024
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    Hi Artsyfar, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Captain Roy and Noah always go above and beyond to ensure our guests have an enjoyable day trip. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the unique experiences we offer. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing adventure.
    Written June 24, 2024
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    Jim Y
    Chicago, IL201 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the all day motor boat cruise around the island. The boat held about 20 people. Not exactly luxury but it got the job done (especially given the very good price of $125). The crew was great. We made a total of four stops—more geared toward swimming than snorkeling. Swimming in the beautiful waters was fantastic, but some of the snorkelers said there wasn’t much to see. For lunch we pulled up to the pier right in Grand Case and ate at a barbecue place right on the water. Very well organized. We all sat down, ordered, ate and were back on the boat within an hour. The boat goes all the way around the island (wind and water conditions permitting) so you get to see the entire island. In addition to lunch (which is included in the price btw) beer, rum punch and soft drinks were included. Crew also served cheese and bread throughout the day. Recommend!
    Written January 21, 2023
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    Gabriel P
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Couples
    I would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in snorkeling, a quick introduction to the French side of the island, or beachgoers looking for some quality time on Tintamarre or Pinel Island. All of the stops on the tour are great, but two stood out on our trip:

    - Snorkeling at Creole Rock: even the area on its own is beautiful, but once you're in the water, the sea life becomes the main attraction. We saw schools of colorful fish, a stingray, and even got to watch a sea turtle eating lunch about 10 feet below us!

    - Beach time at Pinel Island: the beach at the island is shallow, warm, and lovely. If you head behind the white tents by the beach clubs, there's tons of Iguanas in and around the bushes, looking for lettuce.

    All throughout, they had an open bar with Rum punch, Heineken, and Carib, as well as gouda and baguettes in case you needed a quick snack in between beaches. Lunch in Grand Case (for our trip, at least) was at a BBQ stand on the beach, right off the dock - I'd recommend the chicken or the ribs.

    All in all, a wonderful time, and I look forward to going again the next time I'm on the island!
    Written March 28, 2023
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    celebration G
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Business
    STAFF was helpful and provided services as advertised. Our group of 9 had a great time. Although I do not snorkel I very much enjoyed watching others and seeing their delight. I loved that the crew pointed out hotspots along the way and introduced us to the island. Lunch was provided at a stop and drinks flowed on the boat for those who wanted to refresh.
    We stopped at 2 or 3 islands and saw turtles and a sting ray.
    This was a beautiful way to spend a day in the sun or under the boat roof top.
    Written June 17, 2024
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    Hi celebra, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌞 We're delighted to hear that your group had such a fantastic time with us. Our crew loves sharing their knowledge and we're glad you appreciated that. Spotting turtles and a stingray is always a special treat! We hope to welcome you back for another beautiful day in the sun soon.
    Written June 18, 2024
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    Robin G
    Angier, NC34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 29, 2021 trip with Capt. Roy and Albert was fabulous. My husband, myself, and our best friends Lisa and Pete have taken the Santino on 3 separate visits to St. Maarten. As normal, Roy and Albert made the trip so enjoyable. Always a good safe time with a knowledgeable and friendly crew. Lunch at LoLo’s was GREAT. Would highly recommend this tour for friends and families that are interested in snorkeling around St. Maarte and having a good BBQ lunch.
    Written May 30, 2021
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    Arno S
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Couples
    What a great day we had on the Santino. We had booked the tour around the island with 5 stops along the way and a delicious lunch around noon. The crew consisting of Roy and Noa were both excellent hosts and provided us with fun and beautiful spots and delicious drinks and tasty snacks throughout the entire trip. Seen turtles in several places and even a beautiful stingray. This is highly recommended!!!
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    Written June 19, 2024
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    Hallo Arnos851, Bedankt voor de geweldige feedback! Ik ben blij om te horen dat je een fantastische dag hebt gehad aan boord van de Santino met Roy en Noah. We zijn zo blij dat je ook de kans hebt gehad om schildpadden en een pijlstaartrog te zien. Bedankt dat u ons aanbeveelt! We hopen je snel weer te zien voor nog een onvergetelijk avontuur. Hi arnos851, Thanks for the awesome feedback! Delighted to hear you had a fantastic day aboard the Santino with Roy and Noah. We're so pleased that you had the chance to see turtles and a stingray too. Thanks for recommending us! We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable adventure.
    Written June 24, 2024
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    Jen L
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Family
    We did this trip on the Santino with Capt Roy and Noah. It was the best day of our whole vacation. We were a little worried about a 7 hour excursion with our 8 year old but we did enough different things that he was entertained the whole time. His favorite part was when the boat went fast! We were well taken care of all day, great food and drinks, super friendly and knowledgeable crew. 10/10 would recommend.
    Written December 6, 2024
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    Hi, Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re so glad to hear that your day aboard the Santino with Capt. Roy and Noah was the highlight of your vacation. It’s great that your son enjoyed the fast boat ride and that the variety kept him entertained. We’re happy you felt well taken care of with great food, drinks, and a friendly crew. Thanks for the 10/10 recommendation, we hope to see you again soon!
    Written December 8, 2024
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    maia m
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    If this is your first time on the island or you have been coming here for ten years, book the Santino day trip and you won’t be disappointed! The trip takes you around the whole island with a wholesome experience of swimming, beaches, snorkeling, opportunities to see some shops, and relaxing. Roy, Edwin, & Grant go above & beyond to ensure you have a day full of fun and relaxation. The amount of people on the trip makes the experience feel personal & the crew makes sure you never lift a finger all day! Can not recommend this trip enough! Our family has only done it six times so far!
    Written June 21, 2023
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    Kat H
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My boyfriend and I planned this excursion for our last day and it wound up being the best day of the vacation. This trip was amazing!!! We were able to see the entire island as well as surrounding islands that we were not expecting to get to visit this trip. We were able to see all different species of fish and swam with the sea turtles. Captain Roy and Noah were attentive and really made the trip that much better. We have 0 complaints. The lunch and the trip definitely beat our expectations. This trip is a MUST if you like to swim or even just relax on the boat.
    Written December 13, 2024
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    Hi Katherine, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so glad to hear that our trip gave you such a perfect day. This excursion is indeed a great choice for discovering the marine life that Sint Maarten has to offer. It's also great to know that Roy and Noah helped make your experience even more special, we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
    Written December 15, 2024
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    Robin D
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2021
    Capt Roy and Bobby are the best, We have been doing this excursion for years and absolutely love it. They are the best, Bobby got in the water snorkeling with everyone and showed any different fish, octopus, starfish. Couldn't ask for two better people to show us around the island by boat. There was 6 of us and as I said I've been doing this trip for years and this year brought friends with us who thoroughly enjoyed it. If you like to have fun this is the trip for you!
    Written February 21, 2021
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