Nikki Beach Private Charter

Before you book: Every boat for this trip leaves from Seven Marine Boat Charters, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten, not from St Barts. Runs year-round.

Overview

This is a private boat charter run by Seven Marine Boat Charters, based at 155 Union Rd in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten. The trip crosses to Nikki Beach in St Barth and runs six to eight hours, ending back at the same Cole Bay dock where it started. Only your group is on board, which is the main draw.

The day works roughly like this. You meet the crew in Cole Bay, board your private boat, and cross the water to St Barth with a professional guide running the trip. Drinks are handled on board, with an open bar covering beers, sodas and other alcoholic beverages, plus snacks and bottled water. The charter then returns to Sint Maarten. Transfer times are approximate and depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

It suits adult groups, since the operator sets a minimum age of 18. Anyone prone to back problems should think twice, as the listing itself flags the trip as not recommended for them.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet in Cole BayThe trip starts and ends at Seven Marine Boat Charters, 155 Union Rd, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten.
2. Board your private boatOnly your group participates. A professional guide accompanies the charter.
3. Cross to St BarthThe boat makes the crossing to St Barthelemy. Exact transfer duration is approximate and depends on conditions.
4. Time at Nikki BeachThe charter stops at Nikki Beach in St Barth, the destination named in the listing. Extras ashore are not covered by the listing.
5. Return to Cole BayThe boat heads back to the original meeting point. Total trip duration is six to eight hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, and most come straight from the operator's own terms.

• Passport required. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. Keep it on you for the crossing.
• Adults only. The minimum age is 18 years.
• Drinks included. The open bar covers beers, sodas and alcoholic beverages, and bottled water and snacks are on board. Anything you buy at Nikki Beach itself is separate.
• Budget for extras. Gratuities and customs clearance fees are not included in the price. Plan for these as additional costs beyond the charter price.
• Sea conditions. The listing notes transfer durations are approximate and depend on the time of day and conditions. Travellers with back problems are advised against the trip.
• Confirmation timing. Booking confirmation arrives within 48 hours, subject to availability. The charter is not locked in until that confirmation arrives.

Common issues. The listing itself carries the caveats here. The boat is not wheelchair accessible and the trip is not recommended for travellers with back problems, so it is a poor fit for anyone with mobility concerns. Gratuities and customs clearance fees are excluded. Minimum age is 18, and a valid passport is mandatory. Transfer times are approximate and depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

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