Powerboat Adventures — Private Speed Boat Excursions to Tintamarre and Beyond
Private speedboat charters from Cole Bay with Captain Sam, exploring Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Anguilla, and St. Barths.
Why Go
Powerboat Adventures delivers the private speedboat experience from Cole Bay — fast, flexible, and customizable. Captain Sam knows the waters around St. Maarten well enough to build an itinerary on the fly: Tintamarre for wildlife, Pinel for beach lunch, Creole Rock for snorkeling, Anguilla for pristine sand, or St. Barths for French glamour.
The Experience
The private speedboat format gives you something that shared tours and large catamarans cannot: complete control over the day. You choose the destinations, the pace, and how long you stay at each stop. Captain Sam adjusts the itinerary based on conditions — wind direction, wave height, visibility, and where the marine life is concentrated that day. The premium-style speedboat covers distance quickly, which means more time at the destinations and less time in transit. Half-day trips work well for visitors with limited time or specific targets (Tintamarre snorkeling, Pinel Island lunch). Full-day trips open up the longer crossings to Anguilla and St. Barths. The Cole Bay departure provides access to the Simpson Bay lagoon exit, which leads directly to the open Caribbean and the western coastline. The nature reserve destinations — Tintamarre's uninhabited beaches and Pinel's reef systems — benefit from the small-boat approach: you anchor in spots that large catamarans cannot reach, snorkel over reef sections that stay uncrowded, and swim on beaches where your group might be the only people.
What to Try
Tell Captain Sam what you want — speed, snorkeling, beach relaxation, or a mix — and let him build the day. Request Tintamarre for the most secluded beach and snorkeling experience. Cross to Anguilla for Prickly Pear Cay if you want Caribbean beaches at their most pristine. Book a half-day morning trip for the best snorkeling visibility.
Insider Tip
Captain Sam tracks sea turtle activity and adjusts snorkeling stops accordingly. If turtles are feeding at a particular reef, the itinerary shifts to include that spot. Mention turtle snorkeling as a priority when booking.
The Practical Stuff
Based at 57 Well Road, Cole Bay, Dutch side. Private speedboat charters. Captain: Sam. Options: half-day, full-day. Customizable itineraries. Destinations: Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Anguilla, St. Barths. Activities: swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, beach time. Near cruise port. Price range: premium ($$$).
Pair It With
- Lagoonies Bistro & Bar Guide — Waterfront dining at Blue Pearl Marina for a post-charter meal
- XQUISITE HAIR — Salon near the Cole Bay base for looking your best before a boat day