Departure and route choice
After the briefing, the captain selects a coherent loop according to conditions and the interests of your group.
Saint-Martin · 6 HOURS
Your 6-hour day
A balanced day with more navigation, several highlights and time for an easy lunch.
At a glance
What to expect.
This 6-hour format reveals Saint-Martin at a balanced day. The day prioritises the quality of each moment instead of collecting stops. Your captain creates a coherent route around live conditions and your group’s interests.
Departure9:00 or 10:00, as confirmed
FormatPrivate experience with captain
DocumentsFollow confirmation instructions
PaceBalanced day
6 TAILORED HOURS
Your day, step by step
This is the realistic flow of your experience. Named places are possibilities, not a guaranteed checklist.
First swimming stop
Enjoy clear water around a sheltered bay or snorkeling area before the beaches become busier.
Coastal discovery
Continue past villages, cliffs or islets, with commentary that helps connect the seascape to Saint Martin’s two cultures.
Lunch at island pace
Allow time for a relaxed beachfront lunch, either ashore or according to the arrangements confirmed for your charter.
Second atmosphere
A new bay, western-coast view or Dutch-side highlight adds contrast without turning the day into a checklist.
Comfortable return
Cruise back with a margin that protects the relaxed rhythm of the experience.
Saint-Martin · 6 h
Six hours: the most balanced Saint Martin experience
Six hours creates a natural balance between navigation, swimming and time ashore or at a waterfront table. The wider time window allows the captain to connect several complementary atmospheres without turning the day into a checklist. A first sheltered swim can be followed by a longer coastal passage, snorkeling or lunch, with enough flexibility to adjust the sequence as conditions evolve.
This is a versatile choice for couples, families and groups who want more than a half-day while keeping an energetic, comfortable pace. Depending on the departure point and the sea, the programme may combine the north-eastern islets, Grand Case, a western bay or the Maho coastline. The extra two hours are used to deepen the experience, not simply to increase speed or distance.
THE DESTINATION
Discover Saint Martin from its most natural viewpoint
A private boat day reveals how varied the coastline of Saint Martin and Sint Maarten really is. Sheltered turquoise water, ochre cliffs, lively beach areas and quieter coves sit remarkably close together. Seen from the sea, the two sides of the island form one continuous landscape, while each bay keeps its own atmosphere. The captain uses this variety to create a route that feels coherent rather than hurried.
Possible highlights include the clear water around the north-east, the culinary coastline near Grand Case and the aircraft views off Maho. Their inclusion always depends on the departure point, wind, swell, traffic and the selected duration. The objective is to combine cruising with genuine time to swim, snorkel, relax and enjoy the boat—not to pass every landmark at speed.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Prepare for a comfortable day on the water
Bring sun protection, a hat and any personal essentials mentioned in your confirmation. Light clothing and swimwear are usually sufficient, while a dry change can be useful after the last swim. The exact meeting point and boarding time are confirmed before departure. For an itinerary remaining around Saint Martin, follow the identification instructions provided with your booking.
Food and drink can be integrated according to the formula, boat and programme confirmed. A longer experience leaves more freedom for a relaxed waterfront lunch; a shorter one generally works best with refreshments aboard or a concise stop. If your priorities are snorkeling, a particular atmosphere or simply quiet time at anchor, sharing them before departure helps the captain shape the day around your group.
Saint-Martin · 6 h
Why choose this format?
Time used well
A coherent route protects your time on the water and avoids an unrealistic checklist.
Made for your group
Swimming, sightseeing, lunch and relaxation are balanced around your priorities.
Captain-led flexibility
The programme evolves with live conditions while preserving safety and comfort.
Explore Saint Martin by duration
Compare the formats
4 hours
A focused half-day with swimming and one area of the coast explored comfortably.
See this programme →6 hoursA balanced day with more navigation, several highlights and time for an easy lunch.
Current format8 hoursThe most complete format, designed for variety, longer stops and an unhurried rhythm.
See this programme →
Saint-Martin · 6 h
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Choose your boat and send a request for this duration. The team will confirm availability, logistics and the day’s best route.
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