Weissrive Beach — Pristine Beach on Uninhabited Tintamarre Island
White sand on a deserted island, boat access only.
Why Go
Weissrive Beach (Anse des Cèdres) sits on Tintamarre Island, an uninhabited nature reserve off the northeast coast of St. Martin. Accessible only by boat, it offers pristine white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water, and the rare experience of a Caribbean beach with absolutely no development.
The Experience
Tintamarre Island is uninhabited, undeveloped, and protected as part of the nature reserve. Weissrive Beach is one of its main beaches — a stretch of white sand facing the calm, clear waters between the island and the St. Martin mainland. Boat tours and catamaran excursions from Cul-de-Sac or other departure points regularly stop at Tintamarre as a highlight of their itinerary. Once ashore, you swim in water so clear that fish are visible from the beach, walk along sand that has been shaped by tides rather than landscaping, and experience the silence that comes from being on an island with no cars, no generators, and no other human activity. Snorkeling is excellent in the shallow waters around the island.
What to Try
Swim in pristine, undeveloped Caribbean water. Snorkel directly from the beach — the marine life around Tintamarre is abundant due to the reserve's protection. Walk the beach and explore the island's trails. Simply sit on the sand and absorb the rare experience of a truly empty, natural Caribbean beach.
Insider Tip
You need a boat to get here — book a catamaran day trip, charter a boat from Cul-de-Sac, or join an organized snorkeling excursion. Most tours stop at Tintamarre as one of several destinations, giving you about 1-2 hours on the island. Bring reef-safe sunscreen (required in the reserve), snorkel gear, and water. There are zero facilities on the island.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Tintamarre Island, off the northeast coast of St. Martin. Boat access only — join a tour or charter from Cul-de-Sac or other departure points. Part of the Réserve Naturelle de Saint-Martin. No facilities on the island — bring everything you need. Reef-safe sunscreen mandatory.
Pair It With
- Grande Cayes Reserve Guide — Another nature reserve beach on the mainland coast with sea turtle snorkeling
- Pinel Island Beach Guide — Another offshore island experience — more accessible but more developed than Tintamarre