Sightseeing, snorkeling and swimming. Need we say more? Only that, on this Creole Rock visit, a truly great day is in store.

Upon arrival at Simpson Bay you will check-in and with a group of no more than 15 guests, you will then board your 28-foot motor boat with sun shade. Set off through the lagoon along the beautiful coastline passing Marigot Harbor, Friar’s Bay and Happy Bay, arriving at Creole Rock, off Grand Case. From here, you also have views of the island of Anguilla.

Creole Rock is a large rock formation with a reef extending towards the mainland, about a mile offshore. Waters are shallow and calm and provide excellent snorkeling. The boat moors over a large sandy patch, in about eight feet of water. The site is a shallow one and the nearby reef life offers chances to see the rare frogfish, pufferfish, occasional barracuda and many different varieties of reef fish.

For the novice or non-snorkeler, flotation belts and float boards are available on this St. Martin excursion for your enjoyment.

A large cooler provides sodas throughout your trip. When you are done snorkeling, French bread, gouda cheese and beer are served to happy, hungry snorkelers during the scenic boat ride back to Simpson Bay.

Calling all adrenaline junkies! Get ready for the ride of your life, as you and your small group explore the sparkling turquoise waters around St. Maarten.

Upon arrival to the tour headquarters you will be greeted by friendly and enthusiastic staff, who will outfit you with the latest safety equipment and snorkeling gear and provide you with a quick operational briefing on the Rhino Rider. These 10-feet-long inflatable watercrafts are sturdy, stable and easy to operate with a steering wheel, throttle and 25HP outboard engine. If you can drive a car, you can drive the Rhino Rider!

New to inflatable watercraft? Not a problem. Your experienced guides will be also riding alongside with you all the way to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Once you have been assigned a Rhino Rider and taken it out for a few test spins, you will enter the exotic waters of Simpson Bay Lagoon, passing by mega yachts of the rich and famous, as you make your way to the Caribbean Sea.

Enter the tropical bay of the French capital of Marigot and be greeted by Fort Louis, a French military fort built in 1789 to protect the warehouses of the city. You will also go through Gallis Bay with its wrecked remains of an old steel cargo ship teeming with Caribbean wildlife.

Throughout your journey you will be treated to panoramic views of the finest St. Martin beaches, including Lovers Beach with its two towel-sized shoreline and Friars Bay with its reggae food shacks, where locals party the night away during every full moon. Then there is Happy Bay, a charming palm tree-studded beach with a backdrop of grazing goats on the hillside. Along the way you will also discover Grand Case, a small fishing village-turned-restaurant capital of the Caribbean.

Last, but not least, you will reach Creole Rock, considered one of the best snorkeling areas in the region. This rock formation emerging from the water at the end of the bay offers visitors an unparalleled underwater experience. Grab your mask and fins and dive into the crystal-clear water to see conch, crabs, lobsters, starfish and more. Watch in amazement at the parrotfish feasting along the vibrant coral reefs and say hello to the playful sergeant-major fish that surround you. Keep an eye out for dolphins and stingrays!

Those who are not into snorkeling can relax on the Rhino Rider and work on their tan, take a swim over to land or just relax with a complimentary drink and anecdotes delivered by your guides.

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Enjoy this private tour of both sides of St. Martin. Departing from the French capital of Marigot, you will travel along the French side of the island to Grand Case, a seaside town known as the “gourmet capital of the Caribbean,” with its gingerbread houses and sidewalk bistros. A drive through the main street will give you an up-close look of this quaint little town.

Next on your St. Martin tour, a photo stop will be made to look out over the ever-popular Orient Beach area. From your hillside location, you can see the peninsula that makes up Orient Beach, which is home to numerous resorts and the famous clothing-optional beach. In the distance you can also see Pinel Island, an uninhabited island that is popular for snorkeling.

You will continue on to the Dutch side of the island, arriving in the Dutch capital of Philipsburg, founded in 1763 by John Phillips, a Scottish Captain in the Dutch Navy. A drive along the main street will show you some of the famous St. Maarten shops, as well as the restored courthouse, originally built in 1793. Drive past the Great Salt Pond and through the rolling country, as you make your way back towards the French side of the island, via a different route.

During this St. Maarten excursion, a stop will be made at Cole Bay Lookout for a photo opportunity of the beautiful Simpson Bay, where you will see the incredible development that has made this sleepy island a major destination. You will continue on through several quaint towns and fishing villages along the north side of the island.

Arriving back in Marigot, which started out as a fishing village, you will feel a truly European ambiance with a touch of Creole. Your driver guide will point out the main shopping areas, where you will find the boutiques, as well as the open-air markets, which specialize in bright fabrics and souvenirs. You may choose to end your St. Martin tour in the shopping area or be taken back to the pier. Those guests wishing to end the tour in the shopping area are responsible for their own transportation back to the pier. From the shops at the Marina Royale it is approximately a 15-20 minute walk back to the ferry pier. The open-air market and West Indies Mall can be seen from the ferry pier. Ships docked at the Galisbay cargo facility are an additional 10-15 minute walk beyond the ferry pier (on the other side of Fort Marigot).