See full version: Cruise Ship Friendly Powerboat Charters In St. Martin And St. Maarten
What could be better than docking at Saint Martin for a stop during your Caribbean cruise? Rather than wasting time stuck in traffic jams, choose our itinerary to enjoy every moment of your stay, however long, and see the most beautiful places!
For visitors coming to St. Maarten by cruise ship, we have a great private powerboat charter that can pick you up just outside the cruise ship terminal. Our private boat day charters include open bar, snorkeling equipment and captain. We’ll get you back on time for your cruise ship’s departure at the end of the day.
This option includes the open bar (water, sodas, beer, wine, vodka, rum…), snorkeling equipment (flippers, masks and snorkels for the whole family), the entire boat for your own use, the captain/guide, and fuel. [links]
Yacht Hakuna Matata , Leopard 47' has 3 (plus one for crew), well appointed cabins with double beds, air conditioned, plenty of storage space, and private en-suite toilets; each with a shower. Catamaran Charter Sint Maarten, Saint Martin , Saba Island , Sint Eustatius and Anguilla offers unforgettable, entertaining sailing trips, tailored to meet your needs. more
Visit Sint Maarten / Saint Martin and sail with us on big, comfortable sailing Catamaran (Leopard 47) .
Cruise through clear, turquoise Caribbean waters, visit remote, beautiful beaches and small islands around. Enjoy energizing Caribbean Sun and soft ocean breeze.
We offer:
- Daily sailing excursions for small groups and individuals (Boat, Captain, Fuel, Food, Water, Fees - are included) more
- Private crewed charter with customized itinerary for organized groups (additional charges will apply)
- All inclusive Live-Aboard SCUBA diving vacation and expeditions for organized groups (please call for price) here
Several other speed boats are part of the professionally maintained fleet. Especially noteworthy is the new 27" Boston Whaler - a famous manufacturer of virtually unsinkable boats. This boat is even available for daily charter without captain - drive it yourself (if your basic nautical experience allows for it). more
If you ever dreamed about a ride on a top-of-the-line powerboat, let Caribbean Marines take you to the most exotic locations around St. Maarten - St. Martin and surrounding islands.
If you arrive on SXM by cruise ship and have only some daylight hours to spare, Caribbean Marine offers excursions tailored to your ship's schedule. All tours start at Dock Maarten which is only a short walk away from the cruise ship facility (this saves you the costly cab ride to another starting point!). more
To accommodate visitors staying in various locations on the island, Caribbean Marines has an amazing flexibility to meet charter guests: either come to the convenient main location at the Hotel Mercure in Nettle Bay, or meet the boat at Porto Cupecoy or even at Anse Marcel. here
During a week-long cruise, many different anchorages can be explored through relatively short hops. Outside the famous Simpson Bay Lagoon, St. Martin features many sheltered bays. Marigot Bay is a comfortable overnight anchorage under most weather conditions, and Friars Bay provides a picture perfect tropical backdrop. Grand Case lures with its great selection of restaurants, and Pinel Island is another spot of breathtaking tropical beauty. Orient Bay is well protected for enjoying the beach action, and Oyster Pond boasts the best jumping off point for the neighboring island of St. Barths. [links]
On the South Coast, Great Bay with the town of Philipsburg and Simpson Bay (outside the Lagoon) provides adequate protection but can have somewhat 'rolling' waters. [links]
The neighboring islands of Anguilla, St. Barths, Saba, Statia, St. Kitts & Nevis and a number of uninhabited islets are only a few hours away by boat. St. Martin itself is the ideal home port for a yacht, as all services to keep a vessel afloat and well maintained can be found here. Prices for any possible repair or improvement are usually more reasonable than in the US-yachting centers. here
Several Charter companies maintain their base on the island. Yachts of different sizes and configurations can be chartered by day or week, to the qualified skipper as a "Bare Boat", and to the beginner or non-sailor with a competent crew.
Nowadays, it's the pleasure-boater who takes advantage of the steady wind. This is why the Caribbean is considered to be the best sailing region in the world. Over the past decades, St. Martin has developed into an important yachting center. Conveniently located East of the Virgin Islands and at the beginning of the chain of the Lesser Antilles, St. Martin serves not only as a jumping off port, but as a highly attractive cruising ground in its own right.
The square-rigged sailing ships of past centuries relied on the constant airflow from East to West to cruise the Caribbean with amazingly precise schedules. Seamen called this phenomenon the "Trade Winds".