Private Sailboat, 7.5 Hours

Your own sailboat for the day: 7.5 hours from St Maarten to St Barts, up to 8 guests.

Overview

This is a 7.5-hour private charter run by Paper Boat Charter, sailing from St. Martin to St. Barth and back. The boat leaves from Anse Marcel Marina, where the captain meets guests by the gas station. From there the day is shaped jointly with the captain, who adjusts the route around your interests and the weather rather than following a fixed schedule.

The crossing typically includes snorkeling stops such as Colombier and Fourchue Island, both known for clear water and marine life, plus time to relax on beaches in St. Barth. Between stops there is a full open bar and complimentary snacks on board, and the boat carries snorkeling gear, a paddle board and a giant floating mat for use during the day. Fuel and the captain are covered in the price.

It suits groups who want a private boat day without organizing the logistics themselves, and who are happy to be on the water for most of the day. Lunch is not provided, so plan for that. Note that the tour departs from St. Martin, so travellers staying on St. Barth itself would need to arrange their own way to the departure point.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Anse MarcelMake your own way to Anse Marcel Marina, walk to the gas station and the captain will be waiting. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
2. Boat cruiseThe charter runs for 7.5 hours from the Paper Boat Charter departure point, with the route tailored by the captain on the day.
3. Snorkel at ColombierA possible stop, weather and preferences permitting, at one of the well-known snorkeling spots the captain can include. Equipment is on board.
4. Snorkel at FourchueAnother snorkeling option near St. Barth, listed among the spots the captain may choose for the day.
5. Beach time in St. BarthTime to relax on the beaches of St. Barth, with the paddle board and giant floating mat available from the boat.
6. Return to St. MartinThe charter concludes back at Anse Marcel Marina, at the Paper Boat Charter starting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you prepare for 7.5 hours on a private charter.

• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. You need to get yourself to Anse Marcel Marina and walk to the gas station, where the captain waits.
• What to bring. The listing recommends swimwear, a camera, snacks, sunscreen and water. Bring your own extra snacks if the on-board selection matters to you.
• Food and drink. Snacks and a full open bar are included, along with snorkeling equipment, a paddle board and a giant floating mat. Lunch is not included, and gratuities are at your discretion.
• Pace and plan. The itinerary is flexible and set with the captain on the day, based on your interests and the weather. Expect a long day on the water rather than a set schedule of timed stops.
• On board rules. Smoking is not allowed on the boat. The charter is private, so the group is yours rather than a mix of other travellers.

Common issues. There are no traveller reviews available for this specific tour yet, so the practical limits come from the listing itself. Lunch is not included, nor are hotel transfers or gratuities, and smoking is prohibited on board. The itinerary depends on weather, so specific snorkeling spots cannot be promised in advance.

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