Questions About St Barts Tours
It depends on the style of trip. The group sail-and-snorkel day to Gustavia, Colombier Beach and Île Fourchue starts at $189 per person, private day charters run from $1,948 per boat for up to 10 guests, and the two-day, one-night catamaran trip costs from $4,816 per catamaran for up to 4 guests.
How Much Does A St Barts Boat Tour Cost?
The shared sailing tour starts at $189 per person and visits Gustavia, Colombier Beach, and Île Fourchue with Boomerang Boat Charters. Private day charters range from $1,948 for a boat holding up to ten guests to $2,100 for up to eight, with a private sailboat charter from the same operator at $2,000, while luxury options such as the Nikki Beach trip and the two-day catamaran begin at $2,120 and $4,816 respectively. Prices are quoted per boat or per catamaran, not per person, on the private side.
Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?
Yes, all six tours here can be cancelled without charge. Five allow it up to 24 hours before departure, while the overnight catamaran asks for six days notice. The private trips also carry a few extras: dock fees at St Barthélemy, 40 EUR per boat plus 5 EUR per guest, are paid separately on one charter, and customs clearance costs extra on the Nikki Beach trip.
Group Tour Or Private Charter, Which Suits Me?
It depends on budget and privacy. The group sail-and-snorkel day is a shared boat priced per person from $189, departs Simpson Bay on the Dutch side of St Martin, holds up to 40 travellers and runs 12 May to 31 August 2027. Private charters give you the whole boat, priced per group from about $1,948 to $4,816, holding 4 to 10 guests depending on the boat (the Nikki Beach charter 15). All include free cancellation.
Do Any Tours Depart From St Martin?
Several do, and that matters if you are staying on the Dutch or French side of St Martin rather than on St Barts itself. Paper Boat Charter runs a private sailboat over for a 7.5-hour day, and its 8-hour private charter from St Martin to St Barth is one of the most reviewed trips here. Seven Marine runs the Nikki Beach charter from Sint Maarten. Zephyr's two-day catamaran cruise also starts from St Martin and spends the night at sea.
How Long Do The Tours Run?
Most are full days. The group tour runs about 7 hours, and the private day charters run 7.5 to 8 hours depending on the operator, which covers the crossing, stops for swimming and snorkelling, and time ashore in Gustavia. The Nikki Beach trip is flexible at 6 to 8 hours. Only the overnight catamaran breaks the pattern: it is a 2-day itinerary with one night aboard, aimed at travelers who want more than a day trip.
What Extra Fees Are Not In The Listed Price?
A few extras sit outside the listed price. The group sail-and-snorkel tour adds a US$20 per person government fee. On the Love Boat full-day private charter, dock fees at St Barthelemy (40 EUR per boat plus 5 EUR per guest) are not included. The Nikki Beach charter leaves customs clearance fees for you to cover, and on the overnight catamaran, crew tips of 15 to 20 percent are customary.