{"id":54321,"date":"2026-05-01T13:31:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T17:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/meilleures-excursions-en-catamaran-a-st-maarten\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T14:15:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:15:43","slug":"meilleures-excursions-en-catamaran-a-st-maarten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/fr\/meilleures-excursions-en-catamaran-a-st-maarten\/","title":{"rendered":"Meilleures excursions en catamaran \u00e0 St Maarten"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"54321\" class=\"elementor elementor-54321 elementor-53113\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a324e08 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a324e08\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35dafb38 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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data-id=\"4f4a07d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Catamaran tours in St Maarten<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e670e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e670e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The best way to discover the island is from the water.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66a8abe elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"66a8abe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div 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data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a0d64e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"35a0d64e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bsm-contents\">\r\n  <p><strong>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#top-3\">Our Top 3 \u2014 If You're in a Hurry<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#catamaran-or-speedboat\">Catamaran or Speedboat?<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#private-or-shared\">Private or Shared?<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#shared-top-picks\">Shared Catamarans \u2014 Top Picks<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#private-top-picks\">Private Catamaran Charters<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#what-to-expect\">What to Expect on Board<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#french-side\">Departures from the French Side<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#how-to-choose\">How to Choose Your Tour<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-661b34e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"661b34e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-100f03d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"100f03d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"top-3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98cad09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"98cad09\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-102d4c99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"102d4c99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Top 3 \u2014 If You're in a Hurry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fecfd71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"fecfd71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.bsm-top5 { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 24px 0; }\r\n.bsm-top5-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 8px; }\r\n.bsm-top5-rank { font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }\r\n.bsm-top5-info { flex: 1; }\r\n.bsm-top5-info strong { display: block; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 4px; }\r\n.bsm-top5-info span { font-size: 13px; color: #666; }\r\n.bsm-top5-btn { flex-shrink: 0; background: #1a7a5e; color: white !important; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; }\r\n.bsm-top5-btn:hover { background: #155f4a; }\r\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n  .bsm-top5-item { flex-wrap: wrap; }\r\n  .bsm-top5-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"bsm-top5\">\r\n  <div class=\"bsm-top5-item\">\r\n    <span class=\"bsm-top5-rank\">\ud83e\udd47<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-top5-info\">\r\n      <strong>Random Wind Paradise Day Sail<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Best overall \u2014 open bar, Tarzan swing<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Small-Group-Day-Sail-in-St-Maarten\/d728-6239SGSAIL?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" class=\"bsm-top5-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book \u2192<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"bsm-top5-item\">\r\n    <span class=\"bsm-top5-rank\">\ud83e\udd48<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-top5-info\">\r\n      <strong>The Phoenix Luxury Catamaran<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Most popular \u2014 spacious, cruise-friendly<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Luxury-Catamaran-Day-Sail-in-Sint-Maarten\/d728-328786P1?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" class=\"bsm-top5-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book \u2192<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"bsm-top5-item\">\r\n    <span class=\"bsm-top5-rank\">\ud83e\udd49<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-top5-info\">\r\n      <strong>Renegades Private Charter<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Best private \u2014 Champagne breakfast<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Luxury-Catamaran-Full-Day-Charter-in-St-Maarten-St-Martin\/d728-382304P2?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" class=\"bsm-top5-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book \u2192<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-220a41f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"220a41f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-301822b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"301822b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background:#fff8e7; border:1px solid #f0c040; border-radius:8px; padding:16px 20px; display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; max-width:100%;\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-size:20px;\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>\r\n  <div>\r\n    <strong style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\">Important note:<\/strong><br>\r\n    <span style=\"color:#444; font-size:14px; line-height:1.7;\">\r\n    As you\u2019ll notice throughout this guide, many of the island\u2019s most popular experiences require advance reservations. St Martin is a high-demand destination \u2014 booking ahead is highly recommended, especially during peak travel periods. The tours featured here offer free cancellation and instant confirmation for added flexibility.\r\n    <\/span>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b4ad32b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5b4ad32b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-248b0b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"248b0b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A catamaran day is the one thing I tell almost every visitor to book \u2014 and the one thing most people wish they&rsquo;d done sooner.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">In one day on the water you can sail to Tintamarre, an uninhabited island just off the coast with a vast white sand beach and almost nobody on it. You can swim with sea turtles, stop at Prickly Pear, explore bays you&rsquo;d never reach by car, and be back in time for dinner in Grand Case. The island looks completely different from the water \u2014 and once you&rsquo;ve seen it that way, it&rsquo;s hard to go back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Shared day sails from $119. I&rsquo;ve picked the ones actually worth your time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa61ff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2fa61ff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"catamaran-or-speedboat\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8423b19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8423b19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a23fa69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a23fa69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Catamaran or Speedboat \u2014 Which One Should You Book?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fce91ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fce91ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It&rsquo;s the first question most people ask \u2014 and the answer depends on what kind of day you want.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A catamaran is the classic Caribbean day out. Spacious deck, open bar, lunch cooked on board, music, snorkeling stops, and enough room to find a quiet corner if you want one. The pace is relaxed. You&rsquo;re not rushing anywhere. That&rsquo;s the point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A speedboat covers more ground \u2014 faster, louder, more adrenaline. You&rsquo;ll hit more spots in less time, but you&rsquo;ll feel every wave. Great if you want to see the whole island in a day. Less great if you want to actually relax on the water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Most people who ask me this are really asking: do I want a day out or an excursion? Catamaran is the day out. Speedboat is the excursion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><em>My take: if you have one day on the water, book the catamaran. You can always rent a scooter to see the island. You can&rsquo;t recreate that feeling of anchoring off Tintamarre with a rum punch in your hand.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a379d20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a379d20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/278211286_544707040351128_2746603780077387550_n-1024x485.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-65115\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/278211286_544707040351128_2746603780077387550_n-1024x485.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/278211286_544707040351128_2746603780077387550_n-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/278211286_544707040351128_2746603780077387550_n-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/278211286_544707040351128_2746603780077387550_n.jpg 1352w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Baie de Cul de Sac<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9f1308 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f9f1308\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"private-or-shared\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df33125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df33125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Private or shared catamaran \u2014 which one should you choose?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe44414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe44414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It depends on what kind of day you&rsquo;re after.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A shared catamaran is perfect if you&rsquo;re a couple or traveling solo \u2014 you join a group, the drinks flow, the music plays, and you end up having lunch next to people you didn&rsquo;t know in the morning. That&rsquo;s half the fun. And from $119 per person, it&rsquo;s genuinely good value for a full day on the water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A private charter is a different experience entirely. Your boat, your group, your schedule. You decide when to stop, where to swim, how long to stay. If you&rsquo;re traveling as a family or a group of friends and you want the Caribbean to yourselves for a day \u2014 this is it. Budget $600 and up depending on the boat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Everyone I know who&rsquo;s done both says the same thing: shared for the vibe, private for the freedom.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98306dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"98306dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44cc8b4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"44cc8b4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"shared-top-picks\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e58f406 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e58f406\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shared Catamaran Tours - Top Picks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0831feb elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0831feb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"random\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca92e1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca92e1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">#1 \u2014 BEST OVERALL : Paradise Day Sail<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c39be7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c39be7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\"><em>\u2b50 5.0 (1,600+ reviews) \u00b7 Full day \u00b7 Shared \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 Lunch on board \u00b7 from $119<\/em><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d181aac e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d181aac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8916583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8916583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Small-Group-Day-Sail-in-St-Maarten\/d728-6239SGSAIL?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random-1-1024x745.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-65099\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random-1-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random-1-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random-1.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Random Winds Charters<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227a9fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"227a9fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Small-Group-Day-Sail-in-St-Maarten\/d728-6239SGSAIL?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random2-1024x731.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-65100\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random2-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random2-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/random2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Random Winds Charters<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3647fa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3647fa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">27 years on the water. 161,000 passengers. There&rsquo;s a reason Random Wind is the most reviewed catamaran tour in St Maarten \u2014 and it&rsquo;s not the marketing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Paradise Day Sail runs from 10am to 3pm. You sail, you snorkel, you swim, you eat a proper lunch cooked fresh on board, and at some point you jump into the Caribbean from the original Tarzan swing. That last part tends to be the moment people talk about for years after.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The crew has been doing this for nearly three decades. It shows \u2014 in the way they run the day, the way they look after every passenger, and the way the boat feels less like a tour and more like a day out with people who genuinely love what they do.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">TripAdvisor places this in the top 10% of experiences worldwide. I&rsquo;d place it in the top 1% of things to do in St Maarten.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>One thing to know:<\/strong> Maximum 30 passengers \u2014 it fills up fast, especially December through April.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d82294 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7d82294\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\u2705 Free cancellation \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 Lunch on board \u00b7 Snorkel gear included<br>\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Small-Group-Day-Sail-in-St-Maarten\/d728-6239SGSAIL?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book the Random Wind Paradise Day Sail<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca85283 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ca85283\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-951c66b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"951c66b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"phoenix\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a35b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09a35b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">#2 \u2014 MOST POPULAR : Luxury Catamaran Day Sail<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601c210 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"601c210\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\"><em>4.9 \u2b50 (976+ reviews) \u00b7 5 hours \u00b7 Shared \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 Lunch on board \u00b7 from $139<\/em><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20fa892 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20fa892\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0be0e2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0be0e2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Luxury-Catamaran-Day-Sail-in-Sint-Maarten\/d728-328786P1?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/phoenix-rmga8jcm5k7vv3s5vimfhck89m1rf736wkdmjhyky0.jpg\" title=\"phoenix\" alt=\"phoenix\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Phoenix<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b37951 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b37951\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Luxury-Catamaran-Day-Sail-in-Sint-Maarten\/d728-328786P1?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/phoenix2-rmga9fb4lxfmtuhqowfqu4hwgpo8owm2cyk4uwn72g.jpg\" title=\"phoenix2\" alt=\"phoenix2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Phoenix<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc4fd4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc4fd4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A 62-foot luxury catamaran, maximum 36 guests \u2014 which means real space on the water. Not the sardine-can experience you get on some tours. That&rsquo;s the first thing people notice when they step aboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Captain Benji and his crew run a tight, fun, genuinely well-organized day. You snorkel at Little Bay, paddleboard, float on the 18-foot lily pad, and at some point you sail past Maho Beach \u2014 where the planes come in so low you feel like you could touch them from the water. It&rsquo;s one of those only-in-St-Maarten moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Lunch is cooked fresh on board. The open bar runs all day. And the crew somehow manages to make 36 strangers feel like they&rsquo;ve known each other for years by the time the boat docks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\">\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>One thing to know:<\/strong> Returns at 3:30pm sharp \u2014 ideal if you&rsquo;re on a cruise ship and need to be back on time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c55378c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c55378c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\u2705 Free cancellation \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 Lunch cooked fresh \u00b7 Paddle boards & snorkel gear<br>\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Luxury-Catamaran-Day-Sail-in-Sint-Maarten\/d728-328786P1?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book the Phoenix Luxury Catamaran<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c894009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c894009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c1999a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5c1999a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Eagle\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa49909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa49909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">#3 \u2014 THE REAL CARIBBEAN DAY : Tropical Catamaran Sail<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36939ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36939ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\"><em>\u2b50 4.8 (58+ reviews) \u00b7 5-6 hours \u00b7 Shared \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 Lunch on board \u00b7 from $119<\/em><\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-346c57c e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"346c57c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40bee4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"40bee4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Cruise-Ship-Friendly-Tropical-Time-5-Hours-in-Paradise\/d728-2812P18?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/eagles-2-rmgard2913zmdyfqy5kfx3jkkf9ekytntqqpk01qbs.jpg\" title=\"eagles\" alt=\"eagles\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Eagles<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b439bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0b439bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Cruise-Ship-Friendly-Tropical-Time-5-Hours-in-Paradise\/d728-2812P18?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/eagles2-2-rmgarwsv0mqn5rn2qw3lvgk91ik42m00wgfwmt8gp4.jpg\" title=\"eagles2\" alt=\"eagles2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Eagles<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca27c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ca27c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Ask anyone on the island which catamaran company they know \u2014 Eagle Tours comes up every time. They&rsquo;ve been sailing St Maarten since 2000 and they&rsquo;re part of the island&rsquo;s DNA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Five catamarans, a crew that&rsquo;s been doing this for years, and a day that covers the southern coast with multiple snorkeling stops, open bar, and a proper Caribbean lunch on board. Small group \u2014 maximum 28 \u2014 so it never feels like a factory tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you want to sail with the company that St Maarten actually knows and trusts, this is it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>One thing to know:<\/strong> Eagle also runs a full-day Eco Tour to Tintamarre and Creole Rock with a beachfront lunch in Grand Case \u2014 worth considering if you want to explore the French side properly.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd8d726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bd8d726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\u2705 Free cancellation \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 Caribbean lunch \u00b7 Snorkel gear \u00b7 Max 28 guests<br>\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Cruise-Ship-Friendly-Tropical-Time-5-Hours-in-Paradise\/d728-2812P18?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book the Eagle Tours Tropical Sail<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3521f5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3521f5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c4426a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c4426a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2612575 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"2612575\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"private-top-picks\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad2a6a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad2a6a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Private Catamaran Tours - Top Picks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52968f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"52968f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Renegades\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cae8d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cae8d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">#1 \u2014 BEST PRIVATE EXPERIENCE : Luxury Private Full Day Charter<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a40e49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a40e49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">\u2b50 5.0 (50+ reviews) \u00b7 Full day \u00b7 Private \u00b7 All-inclusive \u00b7 From $598<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e1ed44 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e1ed44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-667f438 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"667f438\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Luxury-Catamaran-Full-Day-Charter-in-St-Maarten-St-Martin\/d728-382304P2?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/renegades-rlq909ehcwbobxeze3i0il8u3nkqzqj3dpbil90614.jpg\" title=\"renegades\" alt=\"renegades\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Renegades<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be39b6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be39b6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Luxury-Catamaran-Full-Day-Charter-in-St-Maarten-St-Martin\/d728-382304P2?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/renegades-1-rmgaz0gynkgmvpbp9ym4po1mmbjy8a70jlvz62pdoo.jpg\" title=\"renegades\" alt=\"renegades\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Renegades<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dba1d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7dba1d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Captain Andre and Diane left their careers in Europe, sailed across the Atlantic through the Bay of Biscay, past the Strait of Gibraltar, and landed in St Maarten. That&rsquo;s who you&rsquo;re sailing with.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A day on Renegades starts with champagne and a proper breakfast \u2014 fruit, omelets, pastries. Then you go wherever you want. Tintamarre, Creole Rock, Anguilla, Long Bay \u2014 the itinerary is yours. Diane runs the bar and the kitchen simultaneously, producing cocktails and a grilled lunch that reviewers consistently call restaurant quality. The day ends with homemade chocolate chip cookies, warm from the boat&rsquo;s oven.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">One group came back with dolphins \u2014 fifteen of them, swimming alongside the boat for 20 minutes. That&rsquo;s not something you can book. That&rsquo;s just what happens when you spend a full day on the water with the right people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>One thing to know:<\/strong> Booked on average 31 days in advance. If you have a special occasion \u2014 birthday, anniversary, proposal \u2014 book early and ask the crew directly.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-440b174 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"440b174\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\u2705 Free cancellation \u00b7 Breakfast + lunch + cocktails \u00b7 Snorkel gear & paddle boards \u00b7 Private group only<br>\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Luxury-Catamaran-Full-Day-Charter-in-St-Maarten-St-Martin\/d728-382304P2?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Renegades Private Charter<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a007ad8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a007ad8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641e77b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"641e77b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"Flagship\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7350f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7350f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">#2 \u2014 BEST GOURMET EXPERIENCE : Luxury Private Catamaran Charter<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db76652 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db76652\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">\u2b50 4.9 (80+ reviews) \u00b7 Full day \u00b7 Max 15 guests \u00b7 4-course lunch \u00b7 from $900\/person<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f00f073 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f00f073\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0890d4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0890d4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/LUXURY-PRIVATE-CATAMARAN-CHARTERS\/d728-91694P1?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/sxm-rmgbh03rgf37316z88k2xmm7wsvujqm2onditq14lk.jpg\" title=\"sxm\" alt=\"sxm\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Sxm Catamaran Charters<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c4da4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48c4da4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/LUXURY-PRIVATE-CATAMARAN-CHARTERS\/d728-91694P1?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/sxm-charters-rme8y72x5ej21m4axkvnbmi2ns3f3q23tzoy8juruw.jpg\" title=\"sxm charters\" alt=\"sxm charters\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Sxm Catamaran Charters<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad57e94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad57e94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Fifteen people maximum on a 48-foot catamaran. That&rsquo;s not a detail \u2014 that&rsquo;s the whole point. When you&rsquo;re anchored off Tintamarre with 14 other people and a chef plating a 4-course lunch on deck, it feels nothing like a tour. It feels like someone&rsquo;s very good idea of a perfect day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Breakfast starts with French pastries, fresh fruit, mimosas. Then a mid-morning snack. Then lunch \u2014 Ni\u00e7oise salad, grilled chicken, dessert \u2014 while you&rsquo;re floating somewhere beautiful with the open bar running at full speed. Ask for the Vanilla Banana Rum in the skull bottle. Exquisite.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Three stops: Long Bay, Happy Bay, Tintamarre. Enough time at each to actually be there, not just tick it off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>One thing to know:<\/strong> Departs 8:30am, returns 5:30pm. Come hungry. Come very hungry.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-879fe66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"879fe66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\u2705 Free cancellation \u00b7 Breakfast + 4-course gourmet lunch \u00b7 Top shelf open bar \u00b7 Max 15 guests<br>\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/LUXURY-PRIVATE-CATAMARAN-CHARTERS\/d728-91694P1?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Flagship II Private Charter<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2f3e0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d2f3e0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbb9fb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbb9fb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">#3 \u2014 BEST FOR GROUPS &amp; SPECIAL OCCASIONS : Mojito &#8211; Full Day Private Catamaran Cruise<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1161eba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1161eba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"249\">\u2b50 5.0 \u00b7 Full day \u00b7 Private \u00b7 Max 16 guests \u00b7 Leopard 44ft \u00b7 from $1,030<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9fd772 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9fd772\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f6943e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6f6943e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Full-Day-Private-Catamaran-Cruise-Sint-Maarten-Mojito-44\/d728-149031P2?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/mojito-1-rmgbo7j7uoyc3eq55cp41t5fv5d5k77zobfja3cgw8.jpg\" title=\"mojito\" alt=\"mojito\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Mojito<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3470d33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3470d33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Full-Day-Private-Catamaran-Cruise-Sint-Maarten-Mojito-44\/d728-149031P2?pid=P00290947&#038;target_lander=NONE\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/mojito2-rmgbq9sgulrzklqa3qsn0seusl75gaesaiyw6yad8o.jpg\" title=\"mojito2\" alt=\"mojito2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Mojito<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3566bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3566bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">114 days in advance. That&rsquo;s how far ahead people book Mojito on average. I&rsquo;ll let that sink in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The boat is a Leopard 44 \u2014 2017 build, 4 cabins, 4 bathrooms, the kind of interior that makes you wonder why you ever stayed in a hotel. Captain Charlie and Jernel run the day like they&rsquo;ve been doing it forever \u2014 fruit platters when you board, bar stocked before you ask, lunch at Pinel Island or Tintamarre, and Jernel apparently picking up a camera whenever a moment deserves it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">One bachelorette group said it exceeded every expectation. One mom brought two infants and said the crew went above and beyond. That range \u2014 from rowdy celebrations to quiet family days \u2014 and making both work equally well, is rare.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>One thing to know:<\/strong> If you&rsquo;re coming between December and April, high season dates are gone by October. Book the moment your flights are confirmed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35639a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"35639a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\u2705 Free cancellation \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 BBQ lunch \u00b7 Snorkel gear & lily pad \u00b7 Private group only<br>\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Full-Day-Private-Catamaran-Cruise-Sint-Maarten-Mojito-44\/d728-149031P2?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Mojito Private Charter<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0953de elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b0953de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-775a6ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"775a6ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a9eeff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a9eeff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Featured Partner <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e016a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a8e016a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d17518e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d17518e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Arawak Private Luxury Boat Charters<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3729664 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3729664\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A Leopard 53 Power Catamaran \u2014 which means speed, space, and the kind of comfort that makes a day on the water feel effortless. Up to 12 guests, a professional crew, and an itinerary that&rsquo;s entirely yours to decide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Arawak specializes in the destinations that make St Maarten&rsquo;s location so extraordinary \u2014 Anguilla, Saint-Barth\u00e9lemy, Tintamarre. The kind of day trip that&rsquo;s only possible because you&rsquo;re here, on this island, at the crossroads of the Caribbean. Half-day, full-day, special occasion \u2014 they handle every detail.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/experiences\/arawak-charters\/\">Discover Arawak Luxury Charters \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce94ee1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce94ee1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/fr\/experiences\/arawak-boat-charters\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Arawak-charters-sxm-drone-picture-58-1920w.webp\" title=\"\" alt=\"Private Boat Charters in St Maarten\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b304f64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3b304f64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6c085b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"c6c085b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"what-to-expect\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39c6ac1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39c6ac1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect on Board<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de15525 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7de15525\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/caption.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NjUwOTcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ib29rc3RtYXJ0aW4uY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI2XC8wNFwvY2FwdGlvbi5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/caption-1024x731.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-65097\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/caption-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/caption-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/caption-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/caption.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : Tarzan Swing on @Random Wind Charters<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fb7861 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fb7861\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Most people have never been on a catamaran before they come to St Martin. Here&rsquo;s what actually happens on a typical shared day sail \u2014 no surprises.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You board in the morning, usually between 9 and 10am, from a marina on the Dutch side \u2014 Simpson Bay or Bobby&rsquo;s Marina in Philipsburg. The crew welcomes you, runs through the safety briefing, and you&rsquo;re off within minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The first stop is usually Tintamarre \u2014 about 45 minutes from the marina. An uninhabited island with one of the best snorkeling spots in the Caribbean. Sea turtles, stingrays, reef fish. The water is clear enough to see the bottom from the boat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Lunch happens at anchor, somewhere calm and beautiful. It&rsquo;s cooked fresh on board \u2014 not packed sandwiches. The open bar runs all day. Rum punch, beer, soft drinks. Nobody goes thirsty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The afternoon is slower \u2014 a second snorkeling stop, paddleboarding, floating on the lily pad if the boat has one. Some people nap on the netting at the front of the boat. That&rsquo;s allowed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You&rsquo;re back at the marina by 3:30-4pm \u2014 enough time to shower, rest, and make your dinner reservation in Grand Case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">One thing I always say: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag for your phone, and water shoes if you have them. Everything else is provided.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c3c0a68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5c3c0a68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5f4376 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b5f4376\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7061b6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7061b6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.com\/affiliates\/grand-case-hotels-grand-case-beach-club.URBsfGb\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/242939563_422808179207682_8566991873411618509_n.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-65098\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/242939563_422808179207682_8566991873411618509_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/242939563_422808179207682_8566991873411618509_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/242939563_422808179207682_8566991873411618509_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/242939563_422808179207682_8566991873411618509_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Creole Rock, Grand Case<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54cbba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"54cbba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/207249061_358246515663849_820101266186239993_n.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-65109\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/207249061_358246515663849_820101266186239993_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/207249061_358246515663849_820101266186239993_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/207249061_358246515663849_820101266186239993_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/207249061_358246515663849_820101266186239993_n-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Orient Beach<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-028cbce elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"028cbce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/356645879_841711653983997_5947880801673242915_n-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-65111\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/356645879_841711653983997_5947880801673242915_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/356645879_841711653983997_5947880801673242915_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/356645879_841711653983997_5947880801673242915_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/356645879_841711653983997_5947880801673242915_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/356645879_841711653983997_5947880801673242915_n-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/356645879_841711653983997_5947880801673242915_n.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Baie Rouge<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b01d734 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1b01d734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be564d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8be564d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8211bbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8211bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"french-side\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116acb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"116acb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Departures from the French Side<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c773e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c773e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Most catamaran tours leave from the Dutch side \u2014 Simpson Bay or Philipsburg. But if you&rsquo;re staying in Grand Case, Orient Bay, or anywhere on the French side, the transfer adds unnecessary time to your day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">I&rsquo;ve put together a dedicated guide to boat tours departing from the French side \u2014 including local operators you won&rsquo;t find on the big booking platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff6600;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/things-to-do-in-st-maarten\/boat-tours-st-martin-departures-from-the-french-side\/\">Explore boat tours from the French side \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18bd4f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"18bd4f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7df980b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7df980b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e5efe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6e5efe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"how-to-choose\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae19e8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae19e8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to choose your tour?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c5511f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c5511f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">With so many options, here&rsquo;s how to think about it in 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>You&rsquo;re a couple looking for a relaxed day<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"#random\">Random Wind<\/a><\/span> Paradise Day Sail. 27 years of experience, small group, best crew on the island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>You&rsquo;re on a cruise ship<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"#phoenix\">The Phoenix<\/a><\/span> with Captain Benji. Returns at 3:30pm sharp, never missed a ship in 20,000 passengers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>You&rsquo;re traveling with kids<\/strong> \u2192 Either Random Wind or The Phoenix \u2014 both are family-friendly and have snorkel gear in all sizes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>You want the best food on the water<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"#Flagship\">Flagship II private charter<\/a><\/span>. A chef on board, 4-course gourmet lunch, max 15 guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>You have a special occasion<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"#Renegades\">Renegades<\/a> <\/span>with Captain Andre &amp; Diane. Champagne breakfast, dolphins optional but frequent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>You&rsquo;re staying on the French side<\/strong> \u2192 Skip the Dutch side entirely. <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/boat-tours-french-side-st-martin\/\">Our French Side boat tours guide \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Your budget is tight<\/strong> \u2192 <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"#Eagle\">Eagle Tours<\/a><\/span> from $119. Been sailing St Maarten since 2000, still one of the best on the island.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8f9824 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f8f9824\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"faq\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ae4ac7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9ae4ac7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"bsm-catamaran-faq\">\r\n  <div class=\"bsm-catamaran-faq-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <h2>Catamaran  in St Maarten \u2013 FAQ<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"bsm-faq-question\">How much does a catamaran tour in St Maarten cost?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-answer\">\r\n        <p>Catamaran tours in St Maarten typically range from $100 to $150 per person for shared cruises, while private charters can start around $600 and go well above $2000 depending on the size of the boat and duration.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"bsm-faq-question\">What is included in a catamaran cruise?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-answer\">\r\n        <p>Most catamaran tours include drinks, often an open bar, snorkeling equipment, and several swimming stops. Some full-day cruises also include lunch or snacks on board.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"bsm-faq-question\">Are catamaran tours worth it in St Maarten?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-answer\">\r\n        <p>Yes \u2014 catamaran tours are one of the most popular experiences on the island. They offer a unique way to explore the coastline, swim in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a relaxed day at sea.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"bsm-faq-question\">Do catamaran tours sell out in St Maarten?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-answer\">\r\n        <p>The most popular catamaran cruises can sell out quickly, especially during peak season. Booking in advance is recommended to secure your preferred date.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <button class=\"bsm-faq-question\">Should I choose a private or shared catamaran?<\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-answer\">\r\n        <p>Private charters offer more flexibility and privacy, while shared cruises are more affordable and social. The best option depends on your budget and the type of experience you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\r\n  document.querySelectorAll(\".bsm-faq-question\").forEach(button => {\r\n    button.addEventListener(\"click\", () => {\r\n      const item = button.parentElement;\r\n      const answer = item.querySelector(\".bsm-faq-answer\");\r\n\r\n      item.classList.toggle(\"active\");\r\n\r\n      if (item.classList.contains(\"active\")) {\r\n        answer.style.maxHeight = answer.scrollHeight + \"px\";\r\n      } else {\r\n        answer.style.maxHeight = null;\r\n      }\r\n    });\r\n  });\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d948e45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d948e45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"How much does a catamaran in St Maarten cost?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"A catamaran in St Maarten typically costs around $100 to $150 per person for shared experiences, while private charters usually start around $600 and can go much higher depending on the boat, duration, and level of service.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is included in a catamaran experience in St Maarten?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Most catamaran experiences in St Maarten include drinks, snorkeling equipment, and several swimming stops. Some full-day options also include lunch or snacks on board.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Is a catamaran in St Maarten worth it?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Yes. A catamaran in St Maarten is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the island, offering beautiful coastal views, crystal-clear water, and a relaxed day on the sea.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Do catamaran experiences sell out in St Maarten?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"The most popular catamaran experiences in St Maarten can sell out quickly, especially during peak season. Booking in advance is the best way to secure your preferred date.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"Should I choose a private or shared catamaran in St Maarten?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Private catamaran experiences offer more privacy, comfort, and flexibility, while shared options are more affordable and social. The best choice depends on your budget and the kind of day you want on the water.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cfa895 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6cfa895\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\n\ud83c\udf0a Looking for more adventures?<br>\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/things-to-do-in-st-maarten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See all things to do in St Maarten<\/a><\/u><\/strong><br>\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/things-to-do-in-st-maarten\/anguilla-day-trips-from-st-maarten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Day trips to Anguilla from St Maarten<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bae6235 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bae6235\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1292adf elementor-author-box--layout-image-above elementor-author-box--align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"1292adf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"author-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"elementor-author-box__avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/35242156_1055805761234868_4187589437107994624_n-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"Image de Hi, I&#039;m Victoria!\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-author-box__name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHi, I'm Victoria!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-author-box__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>I've lived in St Martin for 25 years \u2014 and I'm an epicurean at heart, in love with my island. 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If you don&rsquo;t find what you&rsquo;re looking for, <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/vrbo.com\/affiliates\/vrbo-home.BKZ4Isz\">VRBO<\/a> <\/span>and <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.li\/zj1Wl34e\">Booking.com<\/a><\/span> have a wide selection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u2192 <strong>Hotels :<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/tp.media\/r?marker=710999&amp;trs=508245&amp;p=4456&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftripadvisor.com&amp;campaign_id=149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TripAdvisor<\/a> <\/span><\/span>and <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tpo.li\/zj1Wl34e\">Booking.com<\/a><\/span> are our go-to for the best rates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u2192 <strong>Car Rental :<\/strong> Renting a car is essential in St Martin. <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/saint-marteen\/sint-maarten\/sxm?a_aid=bookstmartin\">DiscoverCars<\/a><\/span> searches all local companies for the lowest rates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u2192 <strong>Tours &amp; Excursions :<\/strong> I book through <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/St-Maarten\/d728-ttd?pid=P00290947&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;medium_version=selector&amp;campaign=sxm-general\">Viator<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/saint-martin-l169166\/?partner_id=4IAKFRT&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=sxm-general\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span> \u2014 both offer free cancellation on most tours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u2192 <strong>Flights :<\/strong> I search <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/expedia.com\/affiliates\/expedia-home.bqtDN87\">Expedia<\/a> <\/span>for the best deals to SXM Airport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u2192 <strong>eSIM :<\/strong> Skip the roaming fees. <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/airalo.pxf.io\/6kej9q\">Airalo<\/a><\/span> works perfectly in St Martin.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 <strong>Follow me<\/strong> on Facebook <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bookstmartin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48417c8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"48417c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70caaf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70caaf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"476\"><em data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"332\">*Transparency note<\/em><br data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"335\" \/>Some links on this page are affiliate links. 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