8-Hour Private Charter

Before you book: Every boat for this trip leaves from Marina de l'Anse Marcel, Saint Martin, not from St Barts. Runs year-round.

Overview

This private charter run by Love Boat Sxm gives one group the boat for a full day, departing from Anse Marcel harbor on St Martin at 09:00 and returning to the same dock eight hours later. The crossing centres on St. Barthelemy, with roughly five hours on and around the island, plus a two-hour stop at St. Jean Beach and an hour in Gustavia.

On board, the open bar covers soft drinks and beers, and the inclusions cover snorkelling equipment, a paddle board and a floating mat, along with fuel. Dock fees are not covered, and there is an optional slide available for an extra charge per booking. Lunch is not mentioned in the inclusions, though one reviewer praised the captain's lunch recommendation on the island.

It suits groups who want a relaxed day on the water rather than a packed sightseeing schedule. A reviewer described exactly that: quiet snorkelling spots away from the crowds, coral, colourful fish and sea turtles, with a comfortable boat and a well-stocked drinks fridge. Pregnant travellers are advised against it, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs can come aboard.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Anse MarcelCheck in at the St Martin Charters dock, Marina de l Anse Marcel, at the Anse Marcel harbor. Start time is 09:00.
2. Cross to St. BarthelemyThe boat makes the crossing to St. Barthelemy, where the bulk of the day is spent. The stop lasts 5 hours and admission is free.
3. St. Jean BeachA 2-hour stop at St. Jean Beach with the admission ticket included in the tour.
4. GustaviaOne free hour in Gustavia before heading back.
5. Return to Anse MarcelThe activity ends back at the original meeting point, roughly eight hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help the day run smoothly, from extra fees at the dock to what the boat already carries.

• Drinks on board. Soft drinks and beers are included in an open bar, so there is no need to bring your own. One reviewer noted the boat was well stocked with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Anything beyond beer, such as wine or spirits, is not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Water toys. Snorkelling gear, a paddle board and a floating mat all come with the charter. A reviewer described snorkelling at quiet spots with coral, colourful fish and sea turtles. The slide is the one toy that costs extra, charged per booking.
• Budget for dock fees. Dock fees are excluded and are charged per boat plus a per-guest amount, so expect to settle these separately. The optional slide carries its own separate charge per booking. These are the only add-ons the listing flags.
• Private group feel. Only your group participates, which the listing confirms for this activity. One traveller described how the captain steered them to secluded snorkelling spots away from crowds and adapted the pace to a relaxed family day. The main stops carry set durations in the listing.
• Lunch planning. Lunch is not listed among the inclusions. A reviewer said the captain recommended a lunch spot on the island that suited them well. Plan to pay for food separately during the St. Barthelemy or Gustavia portions.
• Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather, and the listing states that a weather cancellation brings the choice of a different date or a full refund. If the operator cancels for this reason, either option is offered.

Common issues. The main costs beyond the headline price are dock fees, charged per boat plus per guest, and the optional slide at an extra charge per booking. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing does not recommend the trip for pregnant travellers. Weather can cancel the day entirely, though an alternative date or full refund is offered in that case. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 09:00 start receive no refund.

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