St Maarten Shore Excursion: Gourmet Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise

St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

While you’re in port in St Maarten, soak up the beautiful Caribbean setting on a luxurious snorkeling and gourmet lunch cruise! Aboard a historical schooner built in 1911, you’ll sail across the turquoise water and along the island’s coastline to Long Bay, where you can swim and snorkel. On the boat, enjoy a gourmet lunch with fresh fruit and all the rum punch, wine and beer you can drink. This small-group shore excursion is limited to 20 passengers, providing you with personalized attention from an experienced crew.

When your cruise ship docks in St Maarten, head to the St Maarten Yacht Club Bar and Restaurant by taxi (a 15-minute ride from the cruise terminal) to meet your expert crew, who will show you to Passaat, a historical 100-foot (30-meter) sailing schooner built in 1911. Hop aboard, make yourself comfortable and set sail on your relaxing cruise along St Maarten’s gorgeous coastline!

While you’re soaking up the sunshine and admiring the Caribbean views, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the small-group setting and snack on a homemade treat like banana bread or coconut cake with fresh tropical fruit. The open bar is available throughout your ride with a choice of wine, beer, rum punch, soda or juice.

You’ll be lulled into a wonderful state of relaxation as you listen to the wind in the sails and the water lapping against the hull as you head to Long Bay in St Martin, one of the quietest and calmest snorkeling areas on the French side of the island. Jump into the crystal-clear water and snorkel around this beautiful bay with the provided snorkeling gear.

Back on board, your gourmet Caribbean lunch is served at a shaded table on the foredeck. Choose between mahi-mahi and chicken filet, each accompanied by mango sauce, salad, rice, plantains and bread. (A vegetarian option is available upon request in advance.)

After lunch, snooze on the aft deck as your crew returns you to shore, where you can make your own way back to the cruise terminal to re-board your ship.

Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to the St Maarten port for your ship’s departure. In the extremely unlikely event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   Jacqueline S,    April 2015
The couple who run the exclusion are very nice and accommodating, and the idea of the excursion is magical. But in reality slamming around in choppy water takes anyone's appetite away. I think most people had a slight feeling of queasiness and my friend spent the whole time sick over the side.

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