5 Hour Shared Catamaran Day Sail in SXM on The Phoenix
Description
Come aboard the sailing catamaran "The Phoenix" and leave everything behind. Sail through the stunning sights of St. Maarten, indulge in drinks and fine food - we offer fruits and cake for breakfast and freshly cooked lunch. Enjoy our complimentary water gear amidst breathtaking beaches and the warm Caribbean Sea. The pinnacle of luxury, this tour is the perfect island experience. We will sail to Mullet Beach or Simpson Bay & watch planes taking off & landing close to Maho Beach. Swim and/or Snorkel or relax on the sundeck and enjoy a beautiful and relaxing shared luxury day sail on "The Phoenix".
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Itinerary
We will pick you up at Bobby's Marina at the wooden gazebo in front of Aziana's restaurant. After a short safety briefing, we will cast off along the beautiful shoreline of Sint Maarten. Get comfortable on board, and find your own private spot. Our first stop will be at Little Bay. This small pretty beach is well protected by the outcrop of Fort Amsterdam right on the edge of Philipsburg. There you can enjoy a one hour guided snorkel tour with plenty of sea life, a sunken helicopter and submarine. This is the perfect spot to explore the tropical underwater world. For our snorkelling enthusiasts, Little Bay offers one of the rare beach snorkel locations, as the waters here are generally calm due to its 'cove like' nature and also the installation of solid rocky beach breaks. This makes it an ideal spot for children and beginners, and you can also use our selection of water equipment thus there is plenty to do for all of our guests.
We will slowly sail by at Maho Beach, located across the Princess Juliana International Airport runway, where we will watch planes take off and land - depending on plane schedules. We cannot stop there but will try to catch a plane above our mast. An absolutely astonishing view to enjoy while having a cold beverage or socializing at the inside bar. Have yourself a drink (cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages), and allow our hostesses to spoil you. After watching the planes, we will cast off to our next stop, Mullet Bay.
Our final stop before returning to the dock will be Mullet or Simpson Bay. There, we will drop anchor and enjoy the gorgeous Caribbean Sea. Jump into the water for a swim, float along on a noodle, relax on our 18ft floating mat, or take a ride on one of our kayaks or stand-up paddle board. Enjoy drinks (cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages) and food on the large aft deck or flybridge, or just relax and enjoy the view on our sundeck lounge. The forward trampoline area is also open to guests, and is ideal for lounging and soaking up the sun. We will cast-off early enough to ensure our cruise ship guests will arrive back at the starting point on time.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,063)
The crew of the Phoenix was fantastic. Even though Viator allows booking for families with children, the catamaran is really meant for teens to adults. They didn’t have child size fins, life vests, and snorkeling equipment. The crew was professional, courteous, and respectful. They returned us to the dock early and dropped us off with a full refund as they could not accommodate our needs. I recommend this catamaran snorkel excursion for adults and late teens.
Staff was great and very helpful! Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for joining us aboard The Phoenix! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience — from the friendly crew to the fresh lunch and the beautiful Caribbean breeze. It’s always our greatest reward to know that our guests leave with great memories and happy smiles. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more sailing, swimming, relaxing… and repeating! Warm wishes from sunny Sint Maarten, The Phoenix’s Crew Sail. Swim. Relax. Repeat. ⛵️🏝️
Very great experience. We had an amazing time! Would 100% recommend to both family and friends who visit the island!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for joining us aboard The Phoenix! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience — from the friendly crew to the fresh lunch and the beautiful Caribbean breeze. It’s always our greatest reward to know that our guests leave with great memories and happy smiles. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more sailing, swimming, relaxing… and repeating! Warm wishes from sunny Sint Maarten, The Phoenix’s Crew Sail. Swim. Relax. Repeat. ⛵️🏝️
The customer service and great communication from the Captain and crew was impressive. What this tour offers is nothing less than FUN in the SUN. Beautiful Luxury Catamaran as described. Experienced crew… I’d recommend when in Sint Marteen
This made our day! We’re so glad the captain and crew helped make your time aboard such a memorable one. A beautiful catamaran, an experienced team, and plenty of fun in the sun—that’s exactly what The Phoenix is all about. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to sail with you again! - The Phoenix Crew
10/10 experience definitely worth a day to spend when traveling to this beautiful island the food was great the captain served. Bring plenty of sunscreen and good vibes you will feel and be fine
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled you had a 10/10 experience and enjoyed the food, captain, and your day exploring our beautiful island. Great advice—plenty of sunscreen and good vibes are always a must! We hope to welcome you aboard again soon. - The Phoenix Crew
I cancelled on site. Didn’t realize I was cruising with 35 other people. I was really forward to it but the description is not accurate. Operator was understanding
We’re disappointed to receive a one-star review, especially as our team was understanding and provided you with a full refund, even though the on-site cancellation did not qualify under our cancellation policy. The Luxury Day Sail is clearly offered as a shared excursion with up to 36 guests onboard, not as a private charter. We’re sorry this was not what you expected and would recommend booking one of our private charter options for a more exclusive experience. - The Phoenix Crew
This was a fantastic experience! There were 6 of us on this trip, and all of us loved it. Benji, Anthony, Brendan and the chef (sorry, can’t remember her name) were outstanding. From the drinks and snacks to welcome us, to the snorkeling and swimming, to the delicious lunch, to the drinks and farewell - we couldn’t ask for more. The crew was polite and attentive.
Ahoy Sue, Thank you so much for the kind words and for joining us aboard The Phoenix! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience — from the friendly crew to the fresh lunch and the beautiful Caribbean breeze. It’s always our greatest reward to know that our guests leave with great memories and happy smiles. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more sailing, swimming, relaxing… and repeating! Warm wishes from sunny Sint Maarten, The Phoenix’s Crew Sail. Swim. Relax. Repeat. ⛵️🏝️
Incredible experience! Rashid, Raphael, and Tony were so nice and made me feel very safe and comfortable as someone who’s a non-swimmer. They also took care of me as I did get seasick and constantly checked on me to make sure I was okay. Raphael guided me during snorkeling since it was my first time and I was a little nervous, and he made me feel way more confident and safe in the water. Thank you to Amelia, the chef, as well for the food! I unfortunately was too sick to enjoy it but when I tried it later on it was good! I would definitely do this excursion again.
Ahoy Tiyana, Thank you so much for the kind words and for joining us aboard The Phoenix! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience — from the friendly crew to the fresh lunch and the beautiful Caribbean breeze. It’s always our greatest reward to know that our guests leave with great memories and happy smiles. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more sailing, swimming, relaxing… and repeating! Warm wishes from sunny Sint Maarten, The Phoenix’s Crew Sail. Swim. Relax. Repeat. ⛵️🏝️
The crew was fantastic. Very helpful and accommodating. We just had others in our group that were a bit wild that took away from our experience overall.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear that our crew was helpful and accommodating. We’re sorry that the behavior of other guests affected your overall experience. We always want everyone on board to feel comfortable and enjoy their day, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope to welcome you back aboard for an even better experience in the future! - The Phoenix Crew
Great experience, great staff, amazing food and drinks. Beautiful water and swimming spots. Definitely recommend.
Ahoy Kathryn, Thank you so much for the kind words and for joining us aboard The Phoenix! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience — from the friendly crew to the fresh lunch and the beautiful Caribbean breeze. It’s always our greatest reward to know that our guests leave with great memories and happy smiles. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more sailing, swimming, relaxing… and repeating! Warm wishes from sunny Sint Maarten, The Phoenix’s Crew Sail. Swim. Relax. Repeat. ⛵️🏝️
