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Sint Maarten island hopping for the day
You can enjoy a choice of islands during your visit to Sint Maarten/Saint Martin for the day. Anguilla, Saba & Saint Barths are easily accessible by a Ferry ride or all day sail aboard a catamaran. The following gives you a brief description of each island and the recommended ways to visit the island for the day.
 
Saba
island hopping for the dayLocated 28 miles south of Sint Maarten/Saint Maarten, Saba is referred to as “The Unspoiled Queen”. Saba is a cone-shaped island which is the peak of a volcanic mountain that rises sharply from the Ocean Floor.  It is a beautiful island where scuba divers and nature lovers come to enjoy the tropical beauty.
 
Anguilla
Island hopping for the dayQuiet and pristine, the island of Anguilla is located 6 miles from the shores of French Saint Martin. It is a slender, low lying island of limestone and coral, Anguilla measures 16 miles long and 3 miles wide at its largest curve. Its inland waters and salt ponds are home to a variety of unusual birds, and its outer edges are a beach-lover's dream.
 
Saint Barths
island hopping for the dayA quaint and chic French island is a fashionable haven for jet setters. This tiny piece of paradise lies 15 miles from Sint Maarten/Saint Martin and can be seen from your suite at Princess Heights. Enjoy the popular beach of St. Jean Bay or spend some time in Gustavia, the capital, where the quaint wooden and stone buildings house fashionable cafes, gourmet restaurants, and an alluring array of specialty shops.
 
Other Islands

You may also enjoy all day catamaran sails to very small, uninhabited islands to include Prickly Pear, Scilly Cay, Pinel Island, etc..

FERRY RIDES AVAILABLE

Taking the ferry gives you enough time to shop, dive, hike, visit various beaches and savor the unique flavors of each destination.

 
Ferry to Anguilla
There is a daily scheduled ferry service to Anguilla every day from Marigot.

Days of week: Seven days a week
Location: Pier at Marigot
Departure Time: 7:30 AM-6:15 PM - every 30 minutes  
                        Evenings - 6:15 PM & 9:00 PM
ID: Passport is required
Price: During the day - $10.00 per person/one way plus $2.00 departure tax
         Evenings - $12.00 per person/one way plus $2.00 departure tax

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Voyager 1 and 2 (Motor Boats)
island hopping for the dayVoyager 1 and 2 are high-speed, state-of-the-art vessels that offer the ultimate in comfort and stability.  Relax on the sun or shade deck, enjoying the complimentary drinks.
 
Schedule to Saint Barths:

Saint Martin Marigot -> Saint Barths (75 min):

Days of Week: Departures
Monday: 12.30 PM - 4.15 PM
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 12.30 AM - 4:15 PM
Wednesday, Sunday: Look at “departures from Oyster Pond” 9.00 AM - 12.00 PM & 4.15 PM - 6.45 PM

 
Saint Barths -> Saint Martin Marigot (75 min):

voyager220smallDays of week:Every day                                                            
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM Wednesday, Sunday: Look at “departures from Oyster Pond”

 
Saint Martin Oyster Pond -> Saint Barths (40min):
Days of Week: Departures
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM
 
Saint Barths -> Saint Martin Oyster Pond (40min):

Days of Week: Departures
Wednesday: 7:15 AM - 5:15 PM
Sunday: 7:15 AM - 5:15 PM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 11.30 AM - 02.00 PM
                                
ID:Passport or Photo ID required

Price to St. Barths: 
Adults Day Roundtrip:         $52.00 per adult 
Children Day Roundtrip:      $25.00 per child under 12 years old
Children  under 2 years old: FREE
Port fees & Surcharge fuel:  $12.00 p/person
Car rental (p/day) and Island Tour & lunch available upon request.

 
The Edge I & II
Island hopping for the day The Edge ferry is a wave-piercing catamaran that transports you to neighboring islands in comfort and style.
 
Pelican Marina (Simpson Bay) -> Saint Barths (45min):

Days of Week: Departure
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM (8:00 AM check-in) and return at 5:00 PM on SXM
ID: Passport or Photo ID required

Island hopping for the day Price to Saint. Barths: 
Adults  Daytrip    $55.00 per adult
One Way:          $40.00 per adult
Children Daytrip:$25.00 per child 2 to 12 years old
One Way:          $20.00 per child 2 to 12 years old
Port Fee:           $12.00 per person

 
Pelican Marina (Simpson Bay) -> Saba (1hour and 15 min):

Days of Week: Departure
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM (8:00 AM check-in) and return at 5:00 PM
ID: Passport or Photo ID required

Price to Saba: 
Adults  Daytrip     $65.00 per adult
One Way            $45.00 per adult
Children Daytrip   $35.00 per child 2 to 12 years old
One Way            $23.00 per child 2 to 12 years old
Port fee              $12.00 p/person
Lunch & Tour Package available.
(Island taxi tour, time for hiking, sightseeing and lunch)

RAPID EXPLORER (Because Speed Matters)

 
High Speed Ferry to Saint Barths.
Island hopping for the day Daily service from Philipsburg to Saint Barths – 45 minutes             
Friday and Sunday from Marigot to Saint Barths – 60 minutes           

Days of Week: Daily
Departure Time from Philipsburg to Saint Barths: 7:00 AM ; 9:00 AM and at 5:00 PM                                                                         
Departure Time from Saint Barths to Philipsburg: 8:00 AM; 10:00 AM and at 6:00 PM                                                                         

Days of Week: Friday and Sunday
Friday schedule :   Philipsburg –  Saint Barths – Philipsburg
Sunday schedule:  Philipsburg – Saint Barths – Philipsburg
ID: Passport Mandatory
Ticket types:    Price Adult   Price Child 
One way:          $ 78.00        $57.00 
Round trip (Return same day) $105.00 $59.00
Tax Included
AT THE MOMENT NOT IN SERVICE

 

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