This side pertains St. Maarten / St. Martin sailing activities. For nautical tours, see our Activities on the Water, Activities on land and Diving & Snorkeling pages.
See our St Maarten Excursions And Things To Do Overview and St Maarten Cruise Excursions Page for more information and inspiration for things to do.
If you are looking to do a full tour of the island, see our suggestions for tours visiting both sides of the island.
Should you run into a rare rainy day on St. Maarten / St. Martin, see our recommended rainy day activities to keep you dry.
Welcome to St Maarten / St Martin, the sailing center of the Caribbean, with its annual Multihull Challenge and Heineken Regatta, and many more sailing events organized by the St Maarten Yacht Club!
St Maarten’ s hub location within its wider archipelago of Anguilla, St Barths, Statia / St Eustatius and Saba allows for a great and safe sailing vacation in the Caribbean. Disembarking your catamaran on uninhabited islands next to St Maarten / St Martin like Dog island, Pinel and Tintamarre, all with beaches from your dreams, will further enhance a uniquely Caribbean sailing vacation.
With its long history of sailing haven, St Maarten as a sailing port offers a range of services. Charters, chandleries and rigging companies are at your disposal, especially around the Simpson Bay Lagoon.
In addition, many of our members like Aquamania, Eagle Tours, K1 and Pyratz offer sailing tours. Renegades offers private, all-inclusive catamaran charters with custom itineraries, allowing you to explore St. Maarten and neighboring islands in laid-back luxury. Please see our full menu of sailing excursions and activities below!
Welcome to the sailing center of the Caribbean, with its annual Multihull Challenge and Heineken Regatta, and many charters, chandleries and rigging companies at your disposal. Please see our full menu of nautical activities below!
See our St. Maarten buses page how your excursions can be reached via the St. Maarten minivan bus system. See for an overview of St. Maarten taxis and taxi rates to the various activities should you want to take a cab to your excursion.
See our events calendar and sailing blog for more stories and updates on sailing!
Check out the St. Maarten auction site to see if there are any sailing excursion deals available!
St. Maarten / St. Martin is a central hub for sailing in the Caribbean, offering access to nearby islands including Anguilla, St. Barths, Saba, and Statia. The island hosts prominent regattas such as the Heineken Regatta and the Multihull Challenge, attracting both professional and recreational sailors. Visitors can take part in day sails, sunset cruises, and private catamaran charters to uninhabited islands like Pinel, Tintamarre, and Dog Island, which feature pristine beaches and snorkeling opportunities.
Simpson Bay Lagoon provides a well-equipped center for charters, chandleries, and rigging services. Sailing excursions cater to a wide range of experience levels, from beginners attending lessons at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club to experienced sailors participating in races or guided tours around the archipelago.
Yes — the Sint Maarten Yacht Club offers lessons for adults and youth, as well as beginner-friendly excursions on the lagoon.
Yes — the Sint Maarten Yacht Club’s “Sailability” program provides adapted boats and guidance for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities.
Nearby islands include Anguilla, St. Barths, Saba, and Statia, as well as smaller uninhabited islands such as Pinel, Tintamarre, and Dog Island.
The Heineken Regatta is typically held annually in early March, and the Caribbean Multihull Challenge occurs each high season, drawing both competitors and spectators.
Yes — companies like Renegades, Pyratz, and Be Happy by Private Yacht Charters provide private all-inclusive catamaran charters with tailor-made itineraries for sightseeing, snorkeling, or sunset cruises.
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