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

