Full Day Private Charter

A private full-day charter with Love Boat Sxm, 8 hours around St Barts for up to 10 guests.

Overview

This is a full day on the water built around one private group and one boat, roughly 8 hours from a 09:00 start. The meeting point is Anse Marcel harbour in St Martin, and the day ends back at the same dock. Hotel pickup is not part of the package, so travellers make their own way to the marina.

The signature route takes in the highlights of Saint-Barthelemy: Ile Fourchue, Shell Beach, Gustavia and Saint Jean Beach. The captain is open to reshaping the day around what the group wants, and the boat carries snorkelling gear, stand up paddles and a floating mat for use at each stop. There is shade under a rear canopy for anyone who prefers to stay dry. Drinks are covered, with an open bar of soft drinks and beers, and fuel is included.

The itinerary as listed splits the day between St. Bartheleme itself, two hours at St. Jean Beach and an hour in Gustavia. Because it is a private tour, only your group takes part, and the pace follows what that group wants. One reviewer described a captain who found quiet snorkelling spots away from crowds, pointed out things about the island, and recommended a lunch stop. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and the operator does not recommend it for pregnant travellers.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Anse MarcelMeet at the harbour in Anse Marcel, St Martin, for a 09:00 start. The boat departs from this marina and the day ends back here.
2. Crossing to St. BarthelemyThe crossing is part of the day, with the listing allocating 5 hours to St. Barthelemy overall, covering stops such as Ile Fourchue and Shell Beach.
3. St. Jean BeachTwo hours at St. Jean Beach, with the admission ticket included in the booking.
4. GustaviaAn hour in Gustavia, free to enter.
5. Optional extrasA slide can be added to the boat for an extra fee per booking. Dock fees also apply and are not included.
6. Return to Anse MarcelThe trip finishes back at the original meeting point at the marina.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking this charter, from extra fees to what the day actually feels like.

• Extra fees. Dock fees are not in the ticket price, and the listing shows two figures: 40 euros per boat plus 5 euros per guest, and a 40 euro per person charge. Check the live booking page for which applies on the day. A slide for the boat costs an additional 150 euros per booking.
• Food and drink. Soft drinks and beers are included as an open bar, and fuel is covered. One reviewer said the boat was well stocked with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Gear on board. Snorkelling equipment, stand up paddles and a floating mat are all part of the charter, used at each stop.
• Who it suits. The listing notes it is not wheelchair accessible, not recommended for pregnant travellers, but pushchair accessible and fine for most travellers. One reviewer described a relaxing day on the water with quiet snorkelling spots.
• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup. The meeting point is the marina at Anse Marcel, 204 Rue de l Anse Marcel, St Martin, near public transportation, with a 09:00 start and the day running about 8 hours.
• Weather. The trip depends on good weather. If the operator cancels for poor conditions, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The main costs beyond the ticket are dock fees and the optional 150 euro slide, and hotel pickup is not provided. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Weather can force a cancellation, in which case the operator offers a rescheduled date or a full refund rather than a guarantee of going out that day. Otherwise the listing reports no accessibility or participation problems, and a recent review describes a smooth, relaxed experience with a helpful captain.

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