Mojito – Full Day Private Catamaran Cruise – Sint Maarten

Set sail for two island escapes. The Mojito private catamaran cruise gives your group eight hours on the water, with stops at Tintamarre Island and Pinel Island, plus drinks, snacks, snorkeling gear, a paddleboard, fishing gear, and a floating mat. It is a polished day out, but the price means you should look closely at who is joining you.

I like the private boat setup, which lets your group enjoy the day without sharing the catamaran with strangers. I also like the useful mix of activities, from turtle spotting and beach walks to swimming and paddleboarding. The main drawback is cost: at $1,000 per person, this is a major splurge unless your group fills the boat and values privacy and space.

The cruise begins at 9:00 a.m. from Bobby’s Marina in Philipsburg and returns there after roughly eight hours. The boat received a 4.8 rating from 18 reviews, with 94 percent recommending it. One group of 15 praised the spotless, comfortable catamaran and the room to spread out, while also admitting that the tour was not cheap.

Key Points to Know Before You Book

• Tintamarre Island includes two hours for snorkeling, turtles, and a little exploring.
• Pinel Island offers calm water, beaches, restaurants, and an easy viewpoint walk.
• The private format is best for families, couples, or groups that want the boat to themselves.
• Drinks, rum, vodka, beer, juices, soda, snacks, and water are included.
• A paddleboard, floating mat, snorkeling equipment, and fishing gear are provided.
• Bring your own towels, and remember that all swimming is at your own risk.

Leaving Bobby’s Marina at 9:00 a.m.

Your day begins at Private Yacht Charter N.V. at Bobby’s Marina, 22 Juancho Yrausquin Boulevard in Philipsburg. The cruise starts at 9:00 a.m., so plan to arrive with enough time to find the marina and get settled before departure.

The start point matters because this is a full-day outing, not a short harbor trip. Once you leave, the boat is your base for most of the day. You can move between open water, shaded areas, swimming stops, and the two island visits without having to repack your beach bag each time.

The private format is the heart of the experience. Only your group participates, so you are not adjusting every stop around a large mixed crowd. That works especially well for a family with different ages, a birthday group, or friends who want a relaxed day with room to spread out.

One group of 15 found the catamaran spotless and comfortable, with plenty of room for everyone. That detail is worth noting. A private boat sounds pleasant, but comfort depends on having enough space for people to sit, eat, dry off, and move around without stepping over one another. The available feedback suggests that the Mojito handles a sizeable private group well.

What the All-Day Package Includes

The included supplies make this more than a simple boat ride. You receive bottled water, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, ginger ale, club soda, and assorted fruit juices. Beer, rum, and vodka are also included for people aged 18 and older.

The drinks package is useful because you do not need to plan every refreshment stop yourself. Still, alcohol deserves some common sense. You will be swimming, climbing in and out of the water, and using floating equipment, so pacing yourself matters.

Snacks include madeleines, oranges, mixed nuts, peanuts, and chips. This is a practical selection for a day in the sun. It is enough to keep hunger at bay between stops, but the package is not presented as a full lunch. If you need a substantial meal, Pinel Island has two restaurants, giving you a chance to buy food there.

The activity gear includes snorkeling equipment, a floating mat or lilypad, a paddleboard, and fishing gear. That mix gives your group choices. One person can swim, another can sit on the floating mat, and someone else can paddle near the boat or shore.

Towels are not included. Bring one for each person, along with sunscreen and anything else you need for a long day outside. The provided information does not specify a meal, hotel pickup, or special dietary options, so do not assume those are part of the package.

Tintamarre Island: Two Hours Among Turtles and Rust-Colored Cliffs

Tintamarre Island is the first major stop. This uninhabited island sits off the coast of Saint Martin and has the feel of a place left largely to nature, with white sand, green vegetation, and rust-colored cliffs.

The two-hour stop gives you time to do more than step ashore for a quick photograph. Tintamarre is especially appealing if you like combining water time with a little exploration. The island is known for snorkeling, and turtles live in the surrounding water. Bring your sense of patience: wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the chance to swim near turtles is one of the strongest reasons to value this stop.

You can also take a short walk around the island. Along the way, you might find the remains of an old farm, an old airplane connected with the former airbase, and a stranded boat covered with graffiti. These details give the stop more character than a standard beach break.

Tintamarre is not simply a place to sit on a beach chair. It offers a small sense of discovery, with traces of past activity scattered around an otherwise quiet island. If you prefer a full-service beach with restaurants and rental chairs, Pinel Island will suit you better. If you like a wilder stop with snorkeling and unusual things to see, Tintamarre is the more memorable of the two.

Take care around the water and rocky areas. Anyone entering the sea does so at their own risk, and conditions can change. The cruise provider can alter the route because of weather, and a changed route does not qualify for a discount or cancellation.

Pinel Island: Calm Water and Easy Island Time

The second stop is Pinel Island, a small island off Saint Martin with a white sand beach and clear blue water. Its main beach is sheltered, which usually makes the water calmer than at more exposed locations.

That calm setting makes Pinel a good counterpoint to Tintamarre. After snorkeling or exploring an uninhabited island, you can slow down here. Swimming and paddleboarding are the obvious choices, and the provided paddleboard gives your group another way to use the water without renting equipment separately.

Pinel also has two restaurants and rental options for beach chairs and umbrellas. These are not included in the cruise, so you should budget for them if you want a more comfortable beach setup. The restaurants also give you a chance to buy a proper meal, since the included food consists of snacks rather than a stated lunch.

If you want movement, take the easy hike to a viewpoint. If you prefer to stay close to the water, the sheltered beach makes that simple. You might also see sugar birds, iguanas, and land turtles around the restaurants, where the animals are fed.

The island has a gift shop as well, so Pinel works for a group with mixed interests. One person can browse for a souvenir, another can swim, and someone else can sit under an umbrella. The drawback is that the island may feel more developed and organized than Tintamarre. That is useful for comfort, but it means the two stops offer different moods rather than the same type of quiet beach experience.

The Catamaran Matters as Much as the Islands

A full-day boat trip can become tiring if the vessel feels cramped or poorly maintained. Here, the strongest praise focused on the catamaran itself. A group of 15 described it as spotless and comfortable, with plenty of room to spread out.

That is important for an eight-hour outing. You are not just using the boat to get from one island to another. You will spend time aboard between stops, while eating snacks, changing after swimming, relaxing in the sun, and using the floating equipment.

The crew is described as attentive and ready to share stories and fun facts along the way. That suggests a service style that adds some local context without turning the cruise into a formal lecture. You can expect the crew to handle the practical side of the day while your group enjoys the boat and water.

The cruise also suits people who want a social day without a fixed group program. Since the charter is private, your party can spend more time on the activities it likes best, within the day’s planned route and weather limits. Families may appreciate that flexibility, while friends may like having music, snacks, and swimming time without strangers nearby.

Still, private does not mean unlimited. The boat follows a planned outing, and the route can change because of weather. Ask your group in advance what matters most: snorkeling, beach time, paddleboarding, food, or simply relaxing. That makes it easier to judge if the day offers good value.

Is $1,000 Per Person Good Value?

At $1,000 per person, this is firmly in the luxury category. The price may make sense for a large group sharing a private boat, especially if privacy, comfort, and a full day on the water are more important to you than finding the cheapest island excursion.

The value comes from several elements bundled together: an eight-hour private charter, crew service, drinks, snacks, water equipment, two island stops, and the space of a catamaran that can accommodate a sizeable group. You are paying for the boat and the private setting as much as for the destinations.

The price is harder to justify if only a small number of people are going or if you mainly want a quick beach stop. Pinel Island can provide a relaxed beach day without a private charter, and Tintamarre does not require a luxury boat experience to be visually appealing. The premium is for the complete package and the privacy.

Group discounts are available, so ask about the exact total before committing. The displayed price is a per-person figure, and the final value may depend heavily on how many people share the charter. A group that fills the boat can get more from the cost than two people booking the same style of day.

The 4.8 rating from 18 reviews and 94 percent recommendation figure support the idea that the service generally delivers a strong experience. The praise is not only about the islands. The boat’s cleanliness, comfort, and room for a group received particular emphasis. That is the kind of detail I would use when comparing this cruise with cheaper shared options.

Who Will Enjoy the Mojito Most?

I would recommend this cruise to a group that wants a complete day outdoors and values having its own boat. It is a particularly good fit for:

• Families with a mix of swimmers and non-swimmers
• Friends celebrating a special occasion
• Groups of up to around 15 people seeking space
• Couples who want a private luxury outing
• People who want snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing, and beach time in one day
• Visitors who prefer a hosted experience instead of arranging boats and equipment separately

It may not be the best choice for someone watching every dollar, someone who dislikes spending a full day on a boat, or anyone seeking a structured cultural tour. Tintamarre and Pinel provide island scenery, wildlife, beaches, and easy walks, but the central experience is still time on the water.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The tour is near public transportation, though the stated meeting point is Bobby’s Marina rather than a hotel pickup service. Confirmation arrives at booking, and mobile tickets make it easier to keep the reservation available on your phone.

Weather, Safety, and Small Practical Details

The route depends on weather. If poor conditions cancel the cruise, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. If the operator changes the route because of weather, that change does not create a right to a discount or cancellation.

Swimming and water activities are at your own risk. Bring a towel, use care around the water, and remember that alcohol is limited to people aged 18 and older. Since the day includes sun, swimming, and island walks, comfortable clothing and sun protection are sensible choices, though only the towel requirement is specifically stated.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the 9:00 a.m. start time. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off uses local time.

Should You Book the Mojito Catamaran Cruise?

Book it if you want privacy, a comfortable catamaran, and a full day that combines two very different islands with swimming gear, drinks, snacks, and crew service. The spotless boat and generous room for a group are the strongest reasons to choose it.

Think twice if the $1,000 per-person price would make you spend the day counting costs. This is not a bargain beach transfer. It is a private luxury charter, and its value improves when a larger group shares the experience.

For the right group, the appeal is clear: turtles and unusual island remains at Tintamarre, calm water and restaurants at Pinel, and a private boat tying the whole day together. If that sounds like your ideal Sint Maarten outing, book well ahead, since the experience is commonly reserved about 97 days in advance.

FAQ

Where does the Mojito catamaran cruise start?

The cruise starts at Private Yacht Charter N.V. at Bobby’s Marina, 22 Juancho Yrausquin Boulevard in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.

What time does the cruise begin?

The stated start time is 9:00 a.m.

How long does the experience last?

The private catamaran cruise lasts approximately eight hours.

Which islands does the cruise visit?

The cruise visits Tintamarre Island and Pinel Island.

Are drinks and snacks included?

Yes. Bottled water, soda, club soda, fruit juices, beer, rum, vodka, madeleines, oranges, mixed nuts, peanuts, and chips are included. Alcohol is for people aged 18 and older.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes. Snorkeling equipment, a floating mat, a paddleboard, and fishing gear are included.

Are towels included?

No. You need to bring your own towel.

What happens if bad weather cancels the cruise?

If poor weather causes the experience to be canceled, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.