EeyoreRN Posted February 26, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 26, 2020 This will be the first visit to St. Maarten for DH and me. We are trying to decide between 2 6-hour tours, one by speedboat, one by catamaran. Cost is comparable. Both include several stops, lunch and drinks. I feel like we'd see much more with the speedboat option, but we are doing a speedboat the day before at St Lucia, so the cat would be a change of pace. Any CCers out there who have experienced both? Or have had an amazing experience with either they would like to share? Will we see enough of the island with the sail option? Any input appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfitmama Posted March 1, 2020 #2 Share Posted March 1, 2020 we did this catamaran https://stmaartencruiseexcursions.com/excursions/st-maarten-catamaran-tour/ . Loved this trip. I think catamarans are more spacious and more stable. We were able to layout on the front area and suntan while sailing. It was an awesome day with great snorkeling, barbecue and drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glentally Posted March 2, 2020 #3 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 1:35 PM, EeyoreRN said: This will be the first visit to St. Maarten for DH and me. We are trying to decide between 2 6-hour tours, one by speedboat, one by catamaran. Cost is comparable. Both include several stops, lunch and drinks. I feel like we'd see much more with the speedboat option, but we are doing a speedboat the day before at St Lucia, so the cat would be a change of pace. Any CCers out there who have experienced both? Or have had an amazing experience with either they would like to share? Will we see enough of the island with the sail option? Any input appreciated! speedboat on St Lucia to get you to the action quickly. Save the catamaran for a different island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorkelAway Posted March 3, 2020 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2020 If your interest is primarily sightseeing and/or just relaxing, I would do the catamaran. If your primary interest is snorkeling, then do the speedboat. I recommend Random Wind for catamaran. Magic Time or Soualiga (Bob Cass) for speed boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted June 16, 2020 #5 Share Posted June 16, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 10:08 PM, crossfitmama said: we did this catamaran https://stmaartencruiseexcursions.com/excursions/st-maarten-catamaran-tour/ . Loved this trip. I think catamarans are more spacious and more stable. We were able to layout on the front area and suntan while sailing. It was an awesome day with great snorkeling, barbecue and drinks Do you recall the catamaran operator by chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
island284 Posted June 21, 2020 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2020 We’ve done Random Wind Charters which is a Catamaran in St Maarten 3 times. They are the most friendly, accommodating crew we’ve ever experienced. They limit the number of people which eliminates overcrowding. It leaves about 9:00 and returns between 3-4. Full lunch, unlimited beverages, kayak, paddle board, swim noodles, and the most fun a Tarzan Swing. Yes, it is pricey but often times on their FB page there’s a discount code. Google Random Wind Charters to see if this is something you would enjoy. The next time we are in St M we will do it again. Ana and Prince, her little dog, will welcome you with a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfitmama Posted June 24, 2020 #7 Share Posted June 24, 2020 The catamaran was called Spellbound 2 or Too and our Captain was Ian. Such a great trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorkelAway Posted June 24, 2020 #8 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Spellbound Too is more for multi-day charters. Spellbound does the day sails Nice boats. You can google them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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