A man and woman wear life vests while riding a small inflatable watercraft during the Saint Martin Self-Drive Speedboat Adventure shore excursion in St. Maarten.
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Saint Martin Self-Drive Speedboat Adventure

2 Hours St. Maarten

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Tour Overview

Captain your own speedboat on a guided two-hour adventure along St. Maarten's coastline, no license required, with a swim stop at Long Bay.

Tour Highlights

  • Drive your own speedboat — no license or prior boating experience required
  • Two-hour guided route along St. Maarten's most scenic coastline
  • Cruise past the superyachts of Simpson Bay Lagoon and under Simpson Bay Bridge
  • Ride the famous Maho airport coastline as aircraft land overhead
  • Explore the Cupecoy limestone cliffs and sea caves
  • Swim stop in the calm, crystal-clear water of Long Bay near La Samanna
  • Small-group experience: maximum five guest boats per guide
  • Certified bilingual guides in English and French

Itinerary

  1. 1Check-in and safety and operational briefing at the pirate base, Port de Plaisance
  2. 2Depart into Simpson Bay Lagoon and cruise past Yacht Avenue's superyachts
  3. 3Pass under Simpson Bay Bridge and ride along Simpson Bay Beach
  4. 4Round Beacon Hill Point, where the sea turns lively and playful
  5. 5Follow the Maho airport coastline as aircraft come in low overhead
  6. 6Cruise past Mullet Bay's white-sand beach and golf course hills
  7. 7Ride along the Cupecoy cliffs and limestone sea caves
  8. 8Swim stop in the calm water of Long Bay near La Samanna
  9. 9Return along the coast and cruise the lagoon waterways past Porto Cupecoy
  10. 10Final fast stretch back to the marina at Port de Plaisance

What's Included

Use of your self-drive speedboat for the full tour
Separate guide boat with a certified guide
Safety instruction and operational briefing
Life jacket
Refreshments
Dry bag for your belongings

What to Bring

Swimwear or comfortable clothing
Sunglasses
Hat
Sunscreen
Phone or camera
Towel

Restrictions

  • Riders must be 6 years or older; drivers must be 18 or older.
  • Combined weight limit per boat: 225 kg (500 lb).
  • Triple boat carries 2 adults plus 1 child aged 10 or younger.
  • No shoes are worn aboard.
  • Not suitable for pregnant guests or those with back, neck, or heart conditions.

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours before departure, or if the operator cancels.
  • No refund for no-shows, late cancellations, or guests who miss the safety briefing.
  • One reschedule is permitted with at least 24 hours' notice.

Important Notes

Daily departures at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Standard seating is two adults per boat
Brief showers generally do not stop tours; severe weather may require rescheduling
Dry bags are provided; boat compartments resist splashes but are not waterproof

$184 USD per boat

Price is per boat, not per person

Single boat (1 driver)$184 USD per boat
Double boat (2 adults)$199 USD per boat
Triple boat (2 adults + 1 child, max age 10)$214 USD per boat
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