2 Days, 1 Night Catamaran

A private catamaran trip from St Martin to St Barts, with one night aboard

Overview

This is a two day private catamaran trip from Grand Case on St Martin over to Saint Barthelemy, with the boat reserved for one group only. You board at 09:00 at the public dinghy dock on Boulevard de Grand Case, near the Quai 58 bar, and travel by sea with a crew who adapts the plan to what the group wants.

The route from St Martin passes part of that island's coastline, then crosses to St Barth. First stop is Ile Fourchue for three hours, then Colombier Beach, where the catamaran anchors overnight in Colombier Bay and guests sleep in double cabins aboard. Reviewers have described the night at anchor and the sail back as highlights, with one group reporting perfect winds on the return leg. Snorkelling and paddleboarding in the small bays along the way are also mentioned by past guests.

Meals are largely covered: lunch, dinner and breakfast are included, while lunch in Gustavia on the second day is not. Day two brings four hours in Gustavia, a pass by Tintamarre Island, and the return to the original meeting point. It suits travellers with moderate fitness who want an overnight on the water without organising hotels, and who are comfortable being at sea for the full duration. Hotel pickup is not part of the package, so getting to Grand Case is on you.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Grand Case dockMeet at 09:00 at the Public Dinghy Dock, 48 Bd de Grande Case, Grand Case 97150, St Martin, at the pontoon by the bar Quai 58 near the parking lot. The tour ends back at the same point.
2. Sail toward St BarthDepart by private catamaran, seeing part of St Martin from the sea on the crossing.
3. Ile Fourchue, 3 hoursA three hour stop at Ile Fourchue with free admission.
4. Colombier Beach overnightA 17 hour stay at Colombier Beach with free admission. Overnight at anchor in Colombier Bay aboard the catamaran in a double cabin, with lunch and dinner included.
5. Gustavia, 4 hoursDay two includes a four hour stop in Gustavia with free admission. Lunch in Gustavia is not included in the tour price.
6. Pass by Tintamarre IslandThe catamaran passes by Tintamarre Island without stopping. Breakfast is included on day two.
7. Return to Grand CaseSail back to St Martin, ending at the original meeting point in Grand Case.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to plan for before you book, based on the listing details and what past guests have reported.

• Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included. Make your own way to the Public Dinghy Dock on Boulevard de Grand Case by the 09:00 start, at the pontoon beside Quai 58 near the parking lot.
• Sleeping aboard. You spend one night at anchor in Colombier Bay in a double cabin on the catamaran. Reviews describe sleeping out on the ocean as a highlight, so light sleepers should know the boat stays at anchor rather than docking in a marina.
• Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. Days mix sailing with swimming stops, and reviewers mention snorkelling and paddleboarding in the bays, so bring whatever you need for both.
• Food and drink. Lunch, dinner and breakfast are included. Budget separately for lunch in Gustavia on day two, and for tips, which the listing puts at 15 to 20 percent for the crew by maritime custom.
• Private format. The boat is privatized for your group, so only your party takes part. The crew can adapt the tour to your preferences, and reviewers describe a crew that goes out of their way to look after guests.
• Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you will be offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your plans.

Common issues. There is no hotel pickup and the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps. Lunch in Gustavia is at your own cost, and crew tips of 15 to 20 percent are expected by maritime custom but not included. Cancellation terms are strict: no refund if you cancel less than 2 full days before start, and no changes are accepted within 6 full days of departure. The whole trip depends on good weather, so a poor forecast can mean rescheduling.

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