{"id":65225,"date":"2026-04-28T14:02:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T18:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/?page_id=65225"},"modified":"2026-05-01T14:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:36:34","slug":"nager-avec-les-tortues-saint-martin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/fr\/nager-avec-les-tortues-saint-martin\/","title":{"rendered":"Nager avec les tortues Saint-Martin"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"65225\" class=\"elementor elementor-65225 elementor-62852\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551ad592 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"551ad592\" 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-62accb49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62accb49\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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9.6-31.5 0-47.4-9.6-57.6-9.6-42.9 0-80.6 20.5-105.1 51.9C61.9 339.2 48 299.2 48 256c0-110.3 89.7-200 200-200s200 89.7 200 200c0 43.2-13.9 83.2-37.3 115.9z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">By<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVictoria BookStMartin\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-741021c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-calendar\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M12 192h424c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12v260c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V204c0-6.6 5.4-12 12-12zm436-44v-36c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48h-48V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H160V12c0-6.6-5.4-12-12-12h-40c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v52H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v36c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12h424c6.6 0 12-5.4 12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>avril 28, 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ab9b8b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ab9b8b0\" 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\">Swim with turtles in St Maarten <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e5e9329 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e5e9329\" 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\">I've watched visitors come back from Tintamarre speechless. Every single time.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6940a6 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c6940a6\" 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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swim-with-turtles-St-Maarten.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-65212\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swim-with-turtles-St-Maarten.webp 1280w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swim-with-turtles-St-Maarten-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swim-with-turtles-St-Maarten-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Swim-with-turtles-St-Maarten-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/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-51d307c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51d307c4\" 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]\">I&rsquo;ll be honest \u2014 swimming with sea turtles at Tintamarre was one of the most magical things I experienced when I first arrived in St Martin.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You board a catamaran, let the waves rock you gently, the wind in your face and your hair. And then you arrive at Tintamarre \u2014 this uninhabited island sitting quietly in the Caribbean \u2014 and you start spotting them. One here. One there.<br \/>You grab the snorkel gear, jump in the water, and then \u2014 silence. Just you, the ocean, and a sea turtle gliding past you like you&rsquo;re not even there.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">There are no words for that moment. You just have to live it.<br \/>This page covers the best tours to swim with sea turtles in St Maarten and St Martin \u2014 from both the Dutch and French sides of the island. <br \/><strong><em>Because this is one experience you absolutely cannot miss.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5dd1b8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b5dd1b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a145561 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a145561\" 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-5db30040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5db30040\" 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-picks\"> Top Picks \u2014 If You're in a Hurry<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#dutch-side\">Tours from the Dutch Side<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#french-side\">Tours from the French Side<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#tips\">Local Tips \u2014 What We Tell Every Visitor<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#turtles-sxm\">Sea Turtles in St Maarten<\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"#where\">Where to Find Them<\/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-1e446d64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1e446d64\" 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-98c5c1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"98c5c1f\" 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-5\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc1daf8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc1daf8\" 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-0d66419 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0d66419\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"top-picks\">If You're in a Hurry<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Want a quick answer? These are the tours we'd book to swim with \r\nsea turtles in St Maarten \u2014 tried, tested and recommended by a local.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<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\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>Swim with Turtles \u2014 Round the Island Catamaran<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Best overall \u2014 54ft catamaran, Tintamarre turtles + beaches<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Round-the-island-beaches-and-snorkeling-on-a-54ft-stable-and-fast-power-catamaran\/d728-109040P4?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" class=\"bsm-top5-btn\">Book \u2192<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\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>Full Day Turtle & Snorkeling Eco Tour<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Best value \u2014 eco-focused, multiple snorkeling stops<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Full-Day-Eco-Snorkeling-and-Beach-Excursion\/d728-8148P3?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" class=\"bsm-top5-btn\">Book \u2192<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\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>Swim with Turtles in Anguilla \u2014 Day Trip<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Most unique \u2014 turtles at Prickly Pear + Anguilla beaches<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Anguilla-and-Prickly-Pear-Cays-day-trip-Cruise-ship-friendly\/d728-109040P2?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" class=\"bsm-top5-btn\">Book \u2192<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bsm-top5-item\">\r\n    <span class=\"bsm-top5-rank\">4\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-top5-info\">\r\n      <strong>Three Island Turtle Snorkeling Adventure<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Most adventurous \u2014 3 islands, multiple turtle spots<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Three-island-snorkeling-and-Beach\/d728-126621P1?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" class=\"bsm-top5-btn\">Book \u2192<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bsm-top5-item\">\r\n    <span class=\"bsm-top5-rank\">5\ufe0f\u20e3<\/span>\r\n    <div class=\"bsm-top5-info\">\r\n      <strong>Swim with Turtles from the French Side<\/strong>\r\n      <span>Best French Side departure \u2014 Grand Case, open bar, lunch<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grand-case-l1020\/prickly-pear-full-day-lunch-open-bar-catamaran-tour-t820764\/?partner_id=4IAKFRT&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=french\" class=\"bsm-top5-btn\">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>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-251fa63f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"251fa63f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5097169d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5097169d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-156c6dc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"156c6dc3\" 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=\"dutch-side\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dadc9c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dadc9c1\" 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\">Top picks - Tours from the Dutch Side<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebf3911 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ebf3911\" 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-297aa6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"297aa6b\" 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>Most turtle-spotting tours in St Maarten depart from Simpson Bay on the Dutch side. Here are the four I recommend \u2014 from the most complete to the most intimate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"721\"><em>Since plans can change while you\u2019re traveling, all bookings go through trusted platforms \u2014 offering instant confirmation and the flexibility to cancel if needed.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d493561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d493561\" 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-a287cbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a287cbd\" 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\">#1 \u2014 BEST OVERALL : Swim with Turtles \u2014 Round the Island Power Catamaran<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3ef6e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3ef6e8\" 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=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>4.8 \u2b50 \u00b7 Full day \u00b7 Shared \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 BBQ lunch \u00b7 Simpson Bay <\/strong><strong>\u00b7 From $159<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc065a7 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc065a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e8d1d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"66e8d1d3\" 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\/1.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NjUyMTMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ib29rc3RtYXJ0aW4uY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI2XC8wNFwvMS5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/1-rmjye3kshy6i57o3t4gjw9oo01n7z51xr9cyh2nt04.jpg\" title=\"1\" alt=\"1\" 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: @Boomerang<\/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-d0872a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d0872a1\" 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\/2.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NjUyMTQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ib29rc3RtYXJ0aW4uY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI2XC8wNFwvMi5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/2-rmjyafzdx56czsz95jks76w4u3nu1ijil60zac2x78.jpg\" title=\"2\" alt=\"2\" 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: @Boomerang<\/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-3d964d92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d964d92\" 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]\"><strong>54 feet. Fast. Stable. Bean bags on the bow and a sound system that actually sounds good. You leave Simpson Bay at 10am \u2014 no crack-of-dawn alarm \u2014 and by the time you reach Tintamarre, you&rsquo;ve already forgotten what day it is.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">That last stop is the one. An uninhabited island, a marine sanctuary, water so clear you can see the bottom from the deck. And then you&rsquo;re in it \u2014 floating, weightless \u2014 and a sea turtle glides past you like you don&rsquo;t exist. Slow, deliberate, completely unbothered. You stop moving. You just watch.<\/p>\n<p>Everything is handled for you \u2014 snorkel gear, BBQ lunch, drinks all day, even paddle boards to play with between stops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Captain Toby, Angelo, Marritta run the boat like people who actually love what they do. The hand-shaken cocktails on the way back don&rsquo;t hurt either. Boomerang sells out fast \u2014 if you see dates that work, don&rsquo;t wait.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f22cbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7f22cbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\nIf swimming with turtles is your priority, this is the tour most people end up booking \u2014 simply because it gives you the best chances to actually see them.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Round-the-island-beaches-and-snorkeling-on-a-54ft-stable-and-fast-power-catamaran\/d728-109040P4?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check availability for your dates & secure your spot<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\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-44d3eccb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"44d3eccb\" 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-ed5e7a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed5e7a6\" 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\">#2 \u2014 BEST VALUE : Full Day Eco Snorkeling &amp; Turtle Adventure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e9ba8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e9ba8e\" 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=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>4.8 \u2b50 \u00b7 Full day \u00b7 Shared \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 BBQ lunch \u00b7 Simpson Bay <\/strong><strong>\u00b7 From $139<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5af6915 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5af6915\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-270c48d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"270c48d\" 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\/billy.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NjUyMTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ib29rc3RtYXJ0aW4uY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI2XC8wNFwvYmlsbHkuanBnIn0%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/billy-rlyjxm7kfx0z9wghdvka1h1zrz8ihp530f1vmbtj10.jpg\" title=\"billy\" alt=\"billy\" 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: @Billy Bones 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-0929687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0929687\" 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\/3.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NjUyMTYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9ib29rc3RtYXJ0aW4uY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDI2XC8wNFwvMy5qcGcifQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/3-rmjystprkic81aa1thm4yjwn1d28kfijs5at54tris.jpg\" title=\"3\" alt=\"3\" 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: @Billy Bones 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-7fe2411c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fe2411c\" 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=\"430\" data-end=\"530\"><strong>There\u2019s something about Billy Bones that feels a little more real from the moment you step on board.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"828\">The crew knows these waters \u2014 not in theory, but in that quiet, familiar way. The reefs, the currents, the places where turtles tend to show up. You stop at Tintamarre, at Creole Rock\u2026 and at some point you catch yourself actually paying attention. Not just floating past things, but seeing them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"930\">Before you get in, they remind you: don\u2019t chase, don\u2019t rush. Just stay still. Let the moment happen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"958\">Most of the time, it does.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1162\">Lunch is cooked on board, drinks are there all day, everything\u2019s easy \u2014 but that\u2019s not really what stays with you. It\u2019s the feeling of being in the right place, with people who know exactly where to go.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1320\">If you\u2019re looking for something a bit more grounded \u2014 and still one of the best chances to see turtles \u2014 this is the one people quietly keep coming back to.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65911e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"65911e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\nIf you\u2019re looking for something a little more thoughtful \u2014 not just another boat day, but one where you actually slow down and notice what\u2019s around you \u2014 this is the one people tend to choose.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Full-Day-Eco-Snorkeling-and-Beach-Excursion\/d728-8148P3?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check availability for your dates & secure your spot<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9e0038 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4c9e0038\" 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-22df49c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"22df49c3\" 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=\"palm-court\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499041e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"499041e\" 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\">#3 \u2014 MOST UNIQUE\nSwim with Turtles in Anguilla \u2014 Day Trip<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4435248 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4435248\" 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=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>4.8 \u2b50 \u00b7 Full day \u00b7 Shared \u00b7 Open bar \u00b7 BBQ lunch \u00b7 Simpson Bay \u00b7 From $169<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28143fd e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28143fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10f83121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"10f83121\" 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\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Swim-with-turtles-St-Maarten-boomerang-2-rlyjvbhrqhvqw7smsvt3y1xfi2k7oc0pd1n5dz868k.jpg\" title=\"Swim with turtles St Maarten boomerang 2\" alt=\"Swim with turtles St Maarten boomerang 2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit @Boomerang<\/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-16ea822 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"16ea822\" 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\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/4-rmjz9xe1wzr19vfqydqrtqjk4qrnm6eqgsluhdgwb8.jpg\" title=\"4\" alt=\"4\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit @Boomerang<\/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-36c3e70b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36c3e70b\" 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]\"><strong>\u2705 Cruise-friendly<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"523\">Same Boomerang boat. Same crew. But the moment you clear the channel and Anguilla appears on the horizon, you feel it \u2014 this isn\u2019t quite the same day anymore.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"816\">Twenty minutes across and everything shifts. Prickly Pear first \u2014 shallow, calm, almost unreal. You can see the turtles before you even put your mask on. Then Little Bay, tucked under the cliffs. Then Shoal Bay\u2026 that sand, that colour, that kind of quiet you don\u2019t really find on St Maarten.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"901\">Anguilla does something to people. They come back a little slower. A little fuller.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"996\">One practical thing \u2014 bring your passport. Anguilla is a separate country, and they do check.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1136\">If you like the idea of seeing turtles but also want that feeling of going somewhere else entirely, this is the one people tend to choose.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f713bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9f713bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\nThere are days you remember \u2014 and this is usually one of them, especially if you\u2019re looking for something a little different from St Maarten.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Anguilla-and-Prickly-Pear-Cays-day-trip-Cruise-ship-friendly\/d728-109040P2?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check availability for your dates & secure your spot<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a44ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a0a44ce\" 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-58acb5de elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"58acb5de\" 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=\"la-plantation\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcb68c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dcb68c0\" 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\">#4 \u2014 MOST INTIMATE : Three Island Turtle Snorkeling Adventure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f56d785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f56d785\" 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=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>4.9 \u2b50 \u00b7 Half day \u00b7 Max 12 travelers \u00b7 Sandwiches &amp; drinks \u00b7 Simpson Bay \u00b7 From $99<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a5a96 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32a5a96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50a8304 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50a8304\" 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\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/5-rmjzf3i3i6tt4nxerm6wjfktr1aby8xl6drzi5sy38.jpg\" title=\"5\" alt=\"5\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit @Captain Alan<\/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-a0aee14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0aee14\" 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\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/6-rmjzg6zbh8buoac2d398g5m6p7vqxjabbt6dns6etw.jpg\" title=\"6\" alt=\"6\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit @Captain Alan<\/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-5c08119a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c08119a\" 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 class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69be93e6-5850-8326-b792-388385b7b9fc-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7c5f1edd-5fa6-407f-8482-38bf4b7e24a7\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Cruise-friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"398\"><strong>Twelve people. That\u2019s it. The whole group.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"729\">On a bigger boat, you follow the crowd. You drift from spot to spot, you see what everyone else sees. Here, it\u2019s different. You slow down. You notice things \u2014 the turtle resting near the reef at Tintamarre, the stingray gliding just beneath you at Creole Rock, the way the water shifts from turquoise to deep blue and back again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"875\">Three stops, half a day, back by early afternoon. Enough time to keep the rest of the day for yourself \u2014 a beach, a long lunch, nothing planned.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"964\">One thing to know: this is a half-day tour only. Which is exactly why people choose it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1067\">If you\u2019re not looking for a big group or a full-day commitment, this is the one that just feels easy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\ud83d\udd25 Most intimate turtle snorkeling experience in St Maarten.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53f8e6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"53f8e6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\nSome of the best moments here happen in small groups \u2014 and this is exactly why people choose this tour.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/St-Maarten\/Three-island-snorkeling-and-Beach\/d728-126621P1?pid=P00290947&target_lander=NONE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check availability for your dates & secure your spot<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d01cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5d01cde\" 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-53ca910 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"53ca910\" 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-2a49a8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a49a8c\" 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\">Tours from the French Side<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce44b45 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ce44b45\" 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-0578095 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0578095\" 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><em>Staying in Grand Case, Orient Bay, or anywhere on the French side? You don&rsquo;t need to drive to Simpson Bay. This tour departs from your side of the island.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279e568d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"279e568d\" 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=\"esmeralda\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcd611f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"dcd611f\" 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-e9d9588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9d9588\" 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\">Swim with Turtles \u2014 Prickly Pear Catamaran<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c067672 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c067672\" 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=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>\u2b50 <\/strong><strong>Full day \u00b7 Shared \u00b7 Open ar \u00b7 Lunch included \u00b7 Grand Case departure <\/strong><strong>\u00b7 From $206<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2534519 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2534519\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-277c8a38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"277c8a38\" 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=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scoobi-1-1024x681.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-65221\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scoobi-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scoobi-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scoobi-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scoobi-1-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scoobi-1.avif 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\">Credit : @Scoobi<\/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-238f2c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"238f2c9\" 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\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/7-rmjzonj0zjwv99ijtymulfxj8tvign9l0dn9k0xun0.webp\" title=\"7\" alt=\"7\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Credit : @Scoobi<\/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-7c3144a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c3144a4\" 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=\"379\" data-end=\"449\">You\u2019re staying on the French side. You don\u2019t need to cross the island.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"690\">The catamaran leaves from Grand Case \u2014 ten minutes from Orient Bay, five from Anse Marcel \u2014 and heads straight to Prickly Pear. A protected marine reserve, shallow calm water, and a reef that sea turtles have been coming back to for years.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"817\">You\u2019re in the water quickly. No long crossings, no logistics. Just that moment \u2014 quiet, clear, and exactly what you came for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"918\">Everything is taken care of on board \u2014 lunch, drinks, snorkel gear \u2014 so you can just enjoy the day.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1029\">If you\u2019re staying on the French side and don\u2019t want to overthink it, this is the one people naturally go for.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8db10ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"8db10ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\r\nStaying on the French side? This is the easiest way to do it \u2014 no crossing the island, just straight out to the best spots.<br><br>\r\n\r\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grand-case-l1020\/prickly-pear-full-day-lunch-open-bar-catamaran-tour-t820764\/?partner_id=4IAKFRT&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=french\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check availability for your dates & secure your spot<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d54a33f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d54a33f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64e6d1d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"64e6d1d7\" 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=\"tips\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a99594a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a99594a\" 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\">Local Tips <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ecff65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"38ecff65\" 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=\"1200\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-with-sea-turtles-guide0-661fd71b081f8.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-65223\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-with-sea-turtles-guide0-661fd71b081f8.webp 1200w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-with-sea-turtles-guide0-661fd71b081f8-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-with-sea-turtles-guide0-661fd71b081f8-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/swimming-with-sea-turtles-guide0-661fd71b081f8-768x320.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/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-5e8f4bd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e8f4bd3\" 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]\"><strong>A few things I always tell people before they get in the water.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The turtles are not guaranteed \u2014 but Tintamarre comes close. It&rsquo;s a protected marine sanctuary. No fishing, no development, nothing to disturb them. They come back because it&rsquo;s safe. I&rsquo;ve rarely heard of someone going to Tintamarre and not seeing at least one. But nature is nature \u2014 no tour can promise it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Morning is better. The water is calmer, clearer, and the turtles are more active. Most tours leave at 10am \u2014 that&rsquo;s the sweet spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Don&rsquo;t chase them. I know it&rsquo;s tempting. But a turtle that feels threatened will dive deep and disappear. Stay calm, float quietly, let them come to you. They will.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Please use Reef-safe sunscreen only. Regular sunscreen kills coral and disrupts marine life. The turtles live here \u2014 treat their home accordingly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">And bring a waterproof case for your phone. You will want photos. You will regret not having one.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c49ca3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c49ca3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\nNote : The turtles live here. Treat their home accordingly.<br>\n\n\u2192 <strong><u><a href=\"[TON LIEN AMAZON]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find reef-safe sunscreen on Amazon<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1b6d22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e1b6d22\" 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-4bd4a71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"4bd4a71\" 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=\"turtles-sxm\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0d65f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0d65f8\" 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\">Sea Turtles in St Maarten \u2014 What to know<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-949c8a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"949c8a2\" 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<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green_Turtle_Chelonia_mydas_6133097542-Copie.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-65224\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green_Turtle_Chelonia_mydas_6133097542-Copie.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green_Turtle_Chelonia_mydas_6133097542-Copie-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookstmartin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green_Turtle_Chelonia_mydas_6133097542-Copie-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c79ea5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c79ea5\" 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]\">Two species live in these waters \u2014 the Green turtle and the Hawksbill. Both protected, both present all year. But summer is when things get quietly extraordinary. The females come ashore at night to lay their eggs on the beaches. I&rsquo;ve seen it. There are no words for it \u2014 just the darkness, the sand, and this ancient creature doing what she&rsquo;s always done.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Underwater, a turtle moves differently than anything else. Slow. Deliberate. Completely unbothered by your presence. You stop swimming. You stop thinking. You just watch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">And then you understand why people come back to this island.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3d7017 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a3d7017\" 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=\"where\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03802b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03802b8\" 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\">Where to find sea turtles in St Maarten\/St Martin<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea258a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea258a3\" 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]\"><strong>Tintamarre<\/strong> \u2014 The best spot on the island, and it&rsquo;s not close. An uninhabited island, a protected marine sanctuary, no fishing, no hotels, no noise. Just clear water and turtles that have been coming back here for longer than any of us. About 45 minutes from Simpson Bay, 30 from Anse Marcel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Prickly Pear<\/strong> \u2014 Twenty minutes by catamaran, just off Anguilla. Shallow, calm, protected. I&rsquo;ve watched people come out of that water and just stand there for a moment, not quite ready to speak.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Creole Rock<\/strong> \u2014 Right off Grand Case. You can reach it from the beach. Mostly fish and rays, but turtles show up. Creole Rock Watersports runs daily trips from the Grand Case Beach Club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Little Bay<\/strong> \u2014 Accessible only by boat, tucked below the cliffs of Anguilla. The kind of place that doesn&rsquo;t feel real until you&rsquo;re in it.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly why most people choose a boat tour \u2014 these spots aren\u2019t easily accessible on your own.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce6353f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ce6353f\" 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-63a69cff elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"63a69cff\" 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-54fc3443 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"54fc3443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"bsm-hotel-faq\">\r\n  <h2>FAQ \u2013 Swim with turtles in St Maarten<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"bsm-faq-accordion\">\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Are sea turtles guaranteed on these tours?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>No \u2014 and any tour that guarantees it is being dishonest. Tintamarre and Prickly Pear offer the highest probability, but turtles are wild animals. Most visitors see them. Some don't. The experience is worth it either way.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Is it legal to swim with sea turtles in St Maarten?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>Yes \u2014 but you must not touch, chase, or feed them. Sea turtles are a protected species in St Martin and St Maarten. The St Martin Nature Reserve monitors their nesting sites and enforces the rules. Observe from a distance, stay calm, and let them come to you. They will.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>What species of sea turtles will I see?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>Mostly Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) at Tintamarre and Prickly Pear. Hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) are less common but also present around the island. Both species are protected under international law.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>What is the best time of year to swim with turtles in St Maarten?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>Sea turtles are present around St Martin and St Maarten all year round. Summer months (June-September) see more activity as females come ashore at night to lay their eggs on the beaches. High season (December-April) offers the best weather and sea conditions for snorkeling.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Where is the best place to swim with turtles in St Maarten?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>Tintamarre Island is the best spot \u2014 a protected marine sanctuary where turtles are spotted almost every day. Prickly Pear Cay in Anguilla is a close second, with calm shallow water and a healthy coral reef. Creole Rock, just off Grand Case on the French side, also offers regular turtle sightings.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Do I need to know how to swim?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>You don't need to be a strong swimmer \u2014 most tours provide life vests and noodles. But basic comfort in open water is recommended. If you're nervous, mention it to the crew before departure \u2014 they'll look after you and make sure you feel safe in the water.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>What should I bring on a turtle snorkeling tour?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>Reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof case for your phone, a towel, and your passport if you're doing the Anguilla day trip. Everything else \u2014 snorkel gear, fins, food, drinks \u2014 is provided by the tour operator.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>How far is Tintamarre from St Maarten?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>About 45 minutes by boat from Simpson Bay on the Dutch side, and approximately 30 minutes from Anse Marcel on the French side. Tintamarre is an uninhabited island and protected marine sanctuary \u2014 no road access, no facilities, just the beach and the turtles.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Can I swim with turtles from the French side of St Martin?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>Yes \u2014 there is one catamaran tour departing from Grand Case on the French side that goes to Prickly Pear, one of the best turtle spots in the region. If you're staying in Orient Bay, Grand Case, or Anse Marcel, this is the most convenient option \u2014 no need to drive to the Dutch side.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"bsm-faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Are turtle snorkeling tours suitable for children?<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"bsm-faq-content\">\r\n        <p>Yes \u2014 most tours are family-friendly and provide snorkel gear in all sizes. The Boomerang tours and the Captain Alan small-group tour are particularly good for families. Children tend to love the turtle encounters. Just make sure they understand the rules \u2014 no touching, no chasing.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.bsm-hotel-faq {\r\n  max-width: 900px;\r\n  margin: 60px auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-hotel-faq h2 {\r\n  margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n  font-size: 32px;\r\n  line-height: 1.2;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-accordion {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  gap: 14px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-item {\r\n  border: 1px solid #e7e7e7;\r\n  background: #ffffff;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-item summary {\r\n  position: relative;\r\n  list-style: none;\r\n  cursor: pointer;\r\n  padding: 20px 52px 20px 22px;\r\n  font-size: 18px;\r\n  font-weight: 600;\r\n  line-height: 1.5;\r\n  transition: background 0.25s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {\r\n  display: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-item summary::after {\r\n  content: \"+\";\r\n  position: absolute;\r\n  right: 20px;\r\n  top: 50%;\r\n  transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n  font-size: 28px;\r\n  font-weight: 300;\r\n  line-height: 1;\r\n  transition: transform 0.25s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-item[open] summary::after {\r\n  content: \"\u2212\";\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-item summary:hover {\r\n  background: #fafafa;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-content {\r\n  padding: 0 22px 22px 22px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.bsm-faq-content p {\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n  font-size: 16px;\r\n  line-height: 1.7;\r\n  color: #444;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n  .bsm-hotel-faq {\r\n    margin: 40px auto;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .bsm-hotel-faq h2 {\r\n    font-size: 26px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .bsm-faq-item summary {\r\n    padding: 18px 46px 18px 18px;\r\n    font-size: 17px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .bsm-faq-content {\r\n    padding: 0 18px 18px 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .bsm-faq-content p {\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    line-height: 1.65;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-705ae446 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"705ae446\" 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\": \"Are sea turtles guaranteed on these tours?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"No \u2014 and any tour that guarantees it is being dishonest. 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Just make sure they understand the rules \u2014 no touching, no chasing.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\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-1afa2b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1afa2b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\n\ud83c\udf0a Looking for more adventures?<br>\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>\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>\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d979a26 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d979a26\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c97500 elementor-author-box--layout-image-above elementor-author-box--align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-author-box\" data-id=\"8c97500\" 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. I've been giving out insider tips for almost 15 years.<\/p>\n<p>Let me help you plan your perfect vacation in St Martin \/ St Maarten!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d43ff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4d43ff7\" 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-6da61f34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6da61f34\" 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\">Popular Posts:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b71a235 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dee9443\" 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 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\">Top travel resources for St Martin \/ St Maarten<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u2192 <strong>Vacation Rentals :<\/strong> Start with our own <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\/stays\/\">curated selection of villas and rentals<\/a> <\/span>\u2014 some owners accept direct bookings. 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-e60eb12 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e60eb12\" 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-c649968 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c649968\" 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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