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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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$125.00
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$125.00
per adult
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Ages 0-75, max of 12 per group
Duration: 6h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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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
Departure details
  • Simpson Bay Resort and Marina, Billy Folly Road, 37, Simpson Bay, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Return details
  • Returns to original departure 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 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 12 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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How much is St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island?
St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island price starts from $125.00. Discover and book St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island on Tripadvisor
What is the St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island cancellation policy?
St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island on Tripadvisor
Which company provides St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island?
St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island is hosted by Aqua Mania Adventures. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Aqua Mania Adventures on Tripadvisor. Discover and book St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island on Tripadvisor
How much time do I need for St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island?
On average, this experience will take approximately 6h 30m. Discover and book St Maarten Motorboat Cruise: Long Bay, Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island on Tripadvisor
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
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Simpson Bay Resort and Marina
    Billy Folly Road, 37, Simpson Bay, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
    See address & details
  • Pass by
    Cupecoy Bay
  • 1
    Tintamarre Island
    Stop: 45 minutes
    See details
  • 2
    Pinel Island
    Stop: 60 minutes
    See details
    Pass by
    Baie Rouge
  • You'll return to the starting point
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StephanieC648
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Nice Day of Diving in St Maarten
We did a lovely 2 tank dive with Aqua Mania Adventures. We were able to see lots of turtles, rays, sharks and fish…
cassandra s
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Professional and fun
Scuba Steve and Aqua Mania took us out for 2 dives in the beautiful waters surrounding St Maarten. They were consi…
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Birthday
Excellent service, the staff and food was perfect. Would definitely book again. Great party after dinner
695dianef
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Great evening under the stars!
Great evening on the Tango sunset dinner cruise. Very attentive staff and great appetizers and dinner. Loved the sp…
Sarah M
Sarah M
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Fantastic evening enjoying good company and food! (Sunset sail)
My husband and I ended our vacation with the sunset sail dinner, and it was our favorite night of the entire trip! …
Adventure684812
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Eh
Honestly, this could have been way better. 1st off, we booked this to go to prickly pear island. They didn’t tell u…
shred52
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Fun in the sun!
We had a FABULOUS charter day sail on the Tango! Captain Haresh, with crew Sybil and Roy were awesome! Funny, frien…
Mary Jo M
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A “must Do” in St Martin
We do this cruise every year and it never disappoints…crew is friendly and attentive and the views awesome’.
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Sunset cruise
Very fun time. Good crew and snacks and drinks . Highly recommend this cruise . The weather was amazing. Grea…
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Diving in St. Maarten
Always great diving with the Aqua Mania team out of Divi Little Bay!! Audrey kept it lively and fun through out th…
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dave o
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Scuba Diving
always a great time diving with Aqua Mania, they do a great job rental gear was in great shape thank you for a g…
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Aqua Marine Sint Maarten
Had great time on boat. Fantastic crew. Good pricing. Boat very safe and plenty room. Would highly recommend.
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mdfrdgrl
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Another amazing trip on Tango
We went out on Tango on the last day of the regatta. We have done this trip every year for the last 15 or so. And …
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Disappointing due to an error.
We have lived on island 18 years and has always done the 9AM Heineken Regatta spectator trip on the Lambada. This y…
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Love Aqua Mania!
We thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip on the Tango to see the Heineken Regatta up close. Excellent crew, so friendly…
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Jim Y
Chicago, IL145 contributions
Rock Solid, Well Organized
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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Robin G
Angier, NC30 contributions
Good Times with Roy and Albert
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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Robin D
3 contributions
The BEST
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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Lisa H
5 contributions
Loved this full day snorkel trip!
Nov 2021
What a great trip! Got on the boat right in Simpson Bay. Albert and Roy were great hosts. We stopped first at Long Bay for a quick swim then went to Creole Rock for some snorkeling with lots of fish. Next was a stop at Cynthia’s in Grand Case for a delicious lunch. Yum! After that we went to Tintemarre to snorkel with sea turtles. The last stop was Pinel Island - a funky little island on the French side that has a great laid back rustic beach vibe and good looking iguanas! We loved everything about this trip and highly recommend it.
Written November 12, 2021
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AMR
10 contributions
Best Day Ever!
Feb 2023
This was by far our favorite excursion on our trip. We stayed in St. Maarten for 7 days, and this was my favorite day! Roy was a great captain! We snorkeled, visited beaches, saw sea turtles, and had the most fun! This is a must do if you are on the island!
Written March 6, 2023
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Garfield077
St. Martin17 contributions
What a beautiful day with a different perspective on the island!!!
May 2018 • Friends
We live just 28 miles from St. Maarten and come regularly to the island in order to do errands or just relax on the beach. We never really did any tourist trips and boy were we wrong not to!!!! I thought I knew the island pretty well, but by doing a boat trip around the island I noticed I do not know more than half of the island. The local crew on the boat is amazing and a lot of fun. Roy and OB understand how to cater to tourists and make your trip a memorable one. You can't beat the price for a whole day trip with snorkeling and free drinks for only $75! We will for sure be back and spend more time exploring the island from the sea. Kudos to a great operation with their management and staff!
Written June 4, 2018
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Nicole P
Warrenton, VA186 contributions
Wonderful trip
Had a great time, the snorkeling was amazing, the captain and crew were very friendly, and the drinks were endless!!!
Written May 31, 2018
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sdare001
Fort Lauderdale, FL72 contributions
Santino Around the Island Tour is the BEST!
Jul 2018 • Couples
We just got back from St. Maarten and agree that the boat ride around the island on Santino is our absolute favorite thing to do in St. Maarten. It's so much fun! There are several stops to swim and snorkel in the most turquoise blue water you have ever seen anywhere. My favorite stop is Long Bay. I could stay there all day. It's absolutely beautiful. The captain, Roy, is the best and makes the entire trip fun.
Written July 9, 2018
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Dean W
3 contributions
Great Experience Around St Maarten!
Had a wonderful day travelling with Captain Roy and Nakeim aboard the Santino circling around the entire island!
We saw the sites from the water, slowing and stopping where necessary for commentary. We enjoyed the snorkelling, seeing turtle, barracuda, small stingray and other marine life. We stopped for lunch at a local grill, overlooking the water where the choices were many, food delicious and prices great! Then back to our journey which included more stops for snorkelling or swimming along the way. We met people from all over the world, including a mature US couple and a young Dutchman who always take the Santino every time they come to the island. We will probably do the same, next time we’re here!

Written October 25, 2018
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penjimop
new york41 contributions
A must Do
Apr 2019 • Couples
I have done this tour 3 times, and it is always the best tour you could ever take. Such much for the money. To be able to see the whole island, and tintemarre and Pinel. Go snorkeling and have a delicious lunch at Grand case. So amazing. book early because it will sell out.
Written April 30, 2019
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