Guided underwater discovery in Sint Maarten

SNUBA St Maarten

Breathe underwater in the Caribbean without scuba certification or a heavy tank. Eligible beginners age 8 and older learn with a certified SNUBA guide, then explore shallow water at a calm, personal pace.

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Colorful clear-water SNUBA encounter with tropical fish in Sint Maarten

More immersive than snorkeling. Easier than scuba.

Made for first-timers

There is no scuba certification requirement for eligible participants. You receive a simple briefing and guided practice first.

Stay close to your guide

Your certified SNUBA guide remains with you throughout the underwater experience.

Small-group feeling

We keep normal departures personal, comfortable and unhurried.

How your SNUBA adventure unfolds

1. Pick a live timeChoose from current departures on the official booking page.
2. Meet in PhilipsburgUse your booking confirmation for the current meeting instructions.
3. Learn in shallow waterGet comfortable with the system step by step.
4. Explore with your guideEnjoy the marine environment encountered that day.

Plan for around 2-2.5 hours, including briefing, practice and the guided underwater portion.

Choose the right plan for your visit

Arriving by cruise ship?

Start with cruise timing, the Philipsburg meeting area and the tour time that works with your ship’s all-aboard time.

Cruise visitor details

Staying on the island?

Choose a live departure that fits your holiday day. Guests travel to Bobby’s Marina and should allow for island traffic.

Island guest details

Traveling with family or snorkelers?

Eligible children age 8 and older may participate with a parent or guardian, subject to current requirements and guide approval. Companions who prefer the surface can review mixed SNUBA and snorkeling options.

Comparing underwater activities? See how SNUBA differs from Sea Trek in St Maarten.

Quick answers

Do I need scuba or snorkeling experience?

No previous dive or snorkel experience is required for eligible participants. Requirements and guide approval still apply.

How deep do we go?

SNUBA SXM operates in shallow water. Exact depth varies with the site, conditions and guided departure.

Is SNUBA safe?

SNUBA has an exceptional safety record, with no pattern of serious accidents identified across millions of guided participant experiences.

Where do we meet?

Guests receive current meeting instructions with their booking confirmation. Departures meet in the Philipsburg area.

Ready to see St Maarten from below the surface?

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