Bikini Watersports — Jet Skis, Parasailing, and Flyboarding on Orient Bay
The full watersport menu on Orient Bay Beach — jet skis (no speed limit!), parasailing, flyboarding, tubing, and banana boats, 7 days a week.
Why Go
Bikini Watersports puts you on the water at Orient Bay with the full adrenaline menu: jet skis with no speed limit outside the swimming area, parasailing for aerial views of the bay, flyboarding to hover above the water like something from a science fiction film, and tubing and banana boat rides for group fun. Led by Dimitri Asselin, open 7 days a week, 9 to 5.
The Experience
Orient Bay is the largest and most developed beach on St. Martin, and Bikini Watersports occupies a prime position on the sand where the turquoise water meets the white beach. The watersport menu covers every level of thrill. Jet ski rentals put you on powerful, new equipment with no speed limit once you clear the swimming zone — the open water off Orient Bay stretches to the horizon, and the acceleration is immediate and addictive. Parasailing lifts you gently from the beach to aerial altitude, where the panoramic view includes the full Orient Bay crescent, the offshore islands, and the green hills of the interior. Flyboarding — standing on a water-propelled platform that lifts you above the surface — is the most visually spectacular activity and the most physically challenging to master, but the instruction is patient and the learning curve is fast. Tubing and banana boat rides serve the group-fun market, especially families with children who want the thrill of speed and splashing without the solo-control requirement of a jet ski. The 7-day-a-week operation means you can plan around weather and energy levels rather than a restricted schedule.
What to Try
Rent a jet ski and open the throttle outside the swimming zone — Orient Bay's open water is one of the few places on the island with no speed restrictions. Try parasailing for the aerial view of the bay — the photos from 500 feet up are spectacular. Attempt flyboarding if you want the most unique activity — even beginners get airborne within the first session. Book a banana boat ride for the family for guaranteed laughs and splashing.
Insider Tip
The morning hours (9-11 AM) offer the calmest water conditions for jet skiing and flyboarding. By afternoon, the trade winds build and the water gets choppier. If you are a first-timer on a flyboard, morning is the time to try.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Orient Bay Beach (Baie Orientale), French side (97150). Hours: daily 9 AM - 5 PM. Activities: jet ski rental (no speed limit outside swim zone), parasailing, flyboarding, tubing, banana boats. New equipment. All ages welcome (varies by activity). Walk-up availability or book in advance. Price range: premium ($$$).
Pair It With
- Bikini Beach Guide — Beach club directly adjacent for food and drinks between watersport sessions
- Orient Beach Guide — The beach itself — combine watersports with a full day on Orient Bay's sand