St Maarten SeaTrek and Snorkeling Adventure
Overview
Ever wondered what it feels like to walk along the bottom of the Caribbean Sea?
With Sea Trek, you can—and no diving or swimming skills are required. Put on your specially designed helmet, descend 20 feet (6 meters) beneath the surface and breathe naturally as you walk along the ocean floor.
Instead of watching the underwater world from above, you'll be right in the middle of it, following a guided path as tropical fish swim through the water around you. Handrails along the route make the experience comfortable and accessible even if you've never tried an underwater activity before.
Your adventure also includes 30 minutes of snorkeling, giving you two completely different ways to experience the Caribbean—swimming above it and walking beneath it.
No scuba certification. No complicated diving equipment. Just the extraordinary feeling of walking and breathing beneath the Caribbean Sea.
What's Included
- One Complimentary Drink
- 30-Minute Sea Trek Underwater Walk
- Scenic Boat Ride to the Sea Trek Platform
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Locker
- 30-Minute Snorkeling Experience
- Certified Tour Guide and Crew
- Transportation & Bobby’s Marina Parking Fees
- Towels & Wetsuits
- Photos & Souvenirs
- Additional Food & Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
22H
Juancho Yrausquin Boulevard, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Begin your adventure with a scenic boat ride across the Caribbean to the Sea Trek ocean platform, where your underwater experience begins.
Enjoy 30 minutes of snorkeling in the Caribbean before experiencing the highlight of your adventure: walking along the ocean floor with Sea Trek.
Put on your specially designed helmet and descend 20 feet (6 meters) beneath the Caribbean using an easy 20-step ladder. Once on the seabed, breathe naturally inside your helmet as you walk along the ocean floor, following a guided underwater path with handrails.
Look around as tropical fish swim through the water around you and experience the Caribbean from a completely different perspective—walking beneath the sea instead of simply swimming above it.
After your adventure, return to Bobby’s Marina, where you can easily take a taxi or the nearby Water Taxi back to the cruise port.
Please allow approximately 2–2.5 hours. Duration may vary depending on weather, group size and operational conditions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Physical Requirements: Guests must be able to walk, climb a ladder and equalize their ears, and should be in good overall physical condition.
- Medical Restrictions: This activity is not recommended for pregnant guests or guests with back/neck injuries, history of seizures, ear problems, vertigo, recent surgeries, heart conditions, epilepsy, claustrophobia, hypertension or asthma. Please review these restrictions carefully before booking.
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs, scooters and walkers are not permitted.
- Waiver: A medical and liability waiver must be completed before participating. An adult must sign for minors.
- Medical Restrictions / Voluntary Cancellation: Please review all restrictions before booking. Guests who cannot participate upon arrival due to a listed medical restriction, or who voluntarily decide not to participate, are not eligible for a refund.
- Flights: Please allow at least 8 hours between completing Sea Trek and your scheduled flight.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum Age: Guests must be 8 years or older.
- Minimum weight 80 lbs / Maximum weight 250 lbs
- Electronic devices are welcome during the tour.
- Ground transportation is not included.
- Accessibility: This activity is not suitable for those using wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers.
- Check-In: Arrive 30–45 minutes before your reserved time. There is no grace period for late arrivals.
- Schedule Changes: Once confirmed, changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Weather: The activity is subject to weather conditions.
- No Port, No Pay: Cruise guests receive a full refund if their cruise ship does not call at the Port of St. Maarten at all.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-169734P104
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Frequently Asked Questions (14)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Yes, we allow pregnant women to go on snorkeling. However, it’s crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before doing so to assess your individual health and pregnancy stage.
Jan 2022Yes, this is possible, as long as you are comfortable going into the water. All Cool Shore Excursions snorkeling tours adhere to strict safety regulations and have been designed to be enjoyed by all.
Your safety is our #1 priority, which is why:
- You will be wearing a flotation device at all times.
- On many tours, there is a stairway from the boat into the water so you won’t have to “jump” in!
- There are trained staff in the water and watching from the boat at all times.
For these reasons, we believe that even non-swimmers can have a wonderful time on our snorkeling trips, however, the final judgment call is yours to make. Please note we do not give refunds if you decide not to snorkel on the trip.
Oct 2021The snorkel gear we use on Cool Shore Excursions tours is high quality and for your protection, the equipment is sanitized after each use. However, if you feel more comfortable using your own snorkeling equipment, feel free to bring it on the tour. Please note, there is no discount for providing your own equipment and we can’t be responsible for any lost or damaged items.
May 2023Participants in the St Maarten SeaTrek and Snorkeling Adventure cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024First-time snorkelers can be assured of one-on-one instruction and assistance. We find introducing folks to our world very rewarding!
Oct 2021There are no legal age limits for snorkeling. We have found that age 5 or 6 is a good age to learn the basics of snorkeling, however, it’s entirely up to individuals to make the best choice for their family.
Sep 2021If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- One Complimentary Drink.
- 30-Minute Sea Trek Underwater Walk.
- Scenic Boat Ride to the Sea Trek Platform.
- Snorkeling Equipment.
- Locker.
- 30-Minute Snorkeling Experience.
- Certified Tour Guide and Crew.
- Transportation & Bobby’s Marina Parking Fees.
- Towels & Wetsuits.
- Photos & Souvenirs.
- Additional Food & Drinks.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St Maarten SeaTrek and Snorkeling Adventure is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Physical Requirements: Guests must be able to walk, climb a ladder and equalize their ears, and should be in good overall physical condition.
- Medical Restrictions: This activity is not recommended for pregnant guests or guests with back/neck injuries, history of seizures, ear problems, vertigo, recent surgeries, heart conditions, epilepsy, claustrophobia, hypertension or asthma. Please review these restrictions carefully before booking.
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs, scooters and walkers are not permitted.
- Waiver: A medical and liability waiver must be completed before participating. An adult must sign for minors.
- Medical Restrictions / Voluntary Cancellation: Please review all restrictions before booking. Guests who cannot participate upon arrival due to a listed medical restriction, or who voluntarily decide not to participate, are not eligible for a refund.
- Flights: Please allow at least 8 hours between completing Sea Trek and your scheduled flight.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St Maarten SeaTrek and Snorkeling Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- One Complimentary Drink
- 30-Minute Sea Trek Underwater Walk
- Scenic Boat Ride to the Sea Trek Platform
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Locker
- 30-Minute Snorkeling Experience
- Certified Tour Guide and Crew
- Transportation & Bobby’s Marina Parking Fees
- Towels & Wetsuits
- Photos & Souvenirs
- Additional Food & Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Physical Requirements: Guests must be able to walk, climb a ladder and equalize their ears, and should be in good overall physical condition.
- Medical Restrictions: This activity is not recommended for pregnant guests or guests with back/neck injuries, history of seizures, ear problems, vertigo, recent surgeries, heart conditions, epilepsy, claustrophobia, hypertension or asthma. Please review these restrictions carefully before booking.
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs, scooters and walkers are not permitted.
- Waiver: A medical and liability waiver must be completed before participating. An adult must sign for minors.
- Medical Restrictions / Voluntary Cancellation: Please review all restrictions before booking. Guests who cannot participate upon arrival due to a listed medical restriction, or who voluntarily decide not to participate, are not eligible for a refund.
- Flights: Please allow at least 8 hours between completing Sea Trek and your scheduled flight.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum Age: Guests must be 8 years or older.
- Minimum weight 80 lbs / Maximum weight 250 lbs
- Electronic devices are welcome during the tour.
- Ground transportation is not included.
- Accessibility: This activity is not suitable for those using wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers.
- Check-In: Arrive 30–45 minutes before your reserved time. There is no grace period for late arrivals.
- Schedule Changes: Once confirmed, changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- Weather: The activity is subject to weather conditions.
- No Port, No Pay: Cruise guests receive a full refund if their cruise ship does not call at the Port of St. Maarten at all.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
