Our local itinerary around Sint Maarten is the perfect tour focused on snorkeling and beach time. Visit Tintamarre, Pinel island and Green Cay; three great snorkeling spots you can’t miss! Your first stop will be Tintamarre, an uninhabited island which is home to many sea turtles! From the peacefulness of Tintamarre we continue to Pinel island, a tropical paradise which offers great beach time. You can snorkel in the coral garden, feed the iguanas, have lunch at the restaurant or check out the sugar birds in the gift shop. On the return to Philipsburg, we’ll conclude the charter with a smooth sail back to the marina.
Itinerary:
9.00 AM: Departure from Philipsburg Bobby’s marina. After a short briefing, you will start your 60 minute sail to Tintamarre.
10.00 AM: Arrival at Tintamarre, home to many sea turtles! Taking a walk around this now uninhabited island, you will find the remains of an airstrip, a small rail track and a cotton plantation.
12.00 PM: We depart for Pinel Island, a tropical island that offers great beach time. Enjoy the sail which will take about 30 minutes.
12.30 PM: Time for lunch! Choose for a restaurant lunch at Karibuni or enjoy a more intimate setting with our on-board lunch package. You can also bring your own lunch.
3.30 PM: Time to raise the anchor and return back to Philipsburg.
5.00 PM: The boat arrives back in the marina and it’s time to say goodbye.
IMPORTANT: Please note that above itinerary can be unconfortable in strong wind conditions. In this case, the itinerary may be replaced with the second one, more suitable for all weather conditions. The captain would take the guests to Little Bay, Bair Rouge, Mullet Bay and then back to marina.
Inclusions:
- Captain
- Hostess
- Drinks & Snacks
- Snorkeling Gear
- Swimming Noodles
- Paddle Board (SUP)
- Floating Mat
- Fishing Gear
- Diesel
Be Happy 40ft Sail Catamaran
- 4 Cabins with Queen Beds
- 2 Bathrooms with Showers
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Shaded Cockpit
- Dinghy
Half Day & Full Day Charters
Price includes: Boat + Captain + Drinks & Snacks + Snorkeling Gear + Paddleboard + Swimming Noodles + Floating Mat + Fishing Gear + After Charter Cleaning + Diesel.
Price does not include: Lunch + Towels + Gratuity.
Optional Extras: On-board Lunch (Light Lunch: Sandwiches topped with various charcuterie, cheeses, toppings and served with a fresh fruit platter.
Substantial Lunch: Caribbean style buffet (cold) with BBQ ribs, grilled chicken, rice & peas, potato salad, green salad and coleslaw), Charcuterie Board (mixed plate with ham, turkey, prosciutto and sausage), Cheese Board (French Brie, Dutch Gouda, American Cheese and Goat Cheese), Fruit Platter (mixed fresh fruit salad with season fruit), Extra Wine, Extra Champagne, Towel Rental.
- Any special food requests can be catered, if requested minimum 48 hours prior to trip. Please advise about any food allergies or intolerances.
IMPORTANT: Above itinerary can be uncomfortable in strong wind conditions. Please note that in this case, the captain may replace it with another itinerary, suitable for all weather conditions
*Half-Day at 9 am or 2 pm
*Full-Day at 9 am
Arrival Instructions / What to Bring:
- The charter starts at Bobby's marina in Philipsburg, there is secured parking available at $2 / hour. The boat is located on the middle dock across from Aziana restaurant. It’s the first dock you see when you exit the parking lot through the little tunnel left of the Great Bay Express office. You will find Be Happy halfway on the dock on the left side.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
- Bring your beach towels, sunscreen, camera if you want to take photos, and you can play your own music with our Bluetooth speaker so you might want to bring a nice playlist.
Booking Policy
Full payment is required at reservation.
Booking needs to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy: 20% is non-refundable upon booking. For cancellations between 30 and 10 days before the activity, 50% will be forfeited. For cancellations within 10 days of the service/activity, no refunds are provided.
Change requests: Reservation changes after a service/activity is confirmed is subject to a $35 change fee.
For urgent after hour issues on confirmed reservations, please contact the service provider directly.
| PERIOD | OPTION | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Dec 15 to 2025 Jan 15 | Half Day Charter (1 - 6 guests) Full Day Charter (1-6 guests) *Additional guests (4 years and older) *Additional guests (0-3 years old) *Light Continental Breakfast *On-board lunch - Light Lunch *On-board lunch - Substantial Lunch *Fruit Platter (serves 5 people) *Cheese Board (serves 5 people) *Charcuterie Board (serves 5 people) *Extra wine *Extra Champagne *Extra Prosecco | $1,584.00 $1,980.00 $132.00 $0.00 $12.00 $30.00 $48.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $120.00 $30.00 |
| 2025 Jan 16 to Dec 14 | Half Day Charter (1 - 6 guests) Full Day Charter (1-6 guests) *Additional guests (4 years and older) *Additional guests (0-3 years old) *Light Continental Breakfast *On-board lunch - Light Lunch *On-board lunch - Substantial Lunch *Fruit Platter (serves 5 people) *Cheese Board (serves 5 people) *Charcuterie Board (serves 5 people) *Extra wine *Extra Champagne *Extra Prosecco | $1,320.00 $1,650.00 $110.00 $0.00 $10.00 $25.00 $40.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $100.00 $25.00 |
Note:
The rates above are subject to 10% Tax/Service Charge.
Payments accepted in US Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, British Pound, Swiss Franc, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars.
Major credit cards accepted in US Dollars.
