The Original Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour

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St Maarten, St Maarten

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Overview

Discover St Maarten’s one-of-a-kind underwater sculpture park, Under SXM, with the people who know it best — the creators, builders, and owners of the park itself. This 2-hour adventure begins with a short scenic 10 minute boat ride from Great Bay to Little Bay, where over 300 sculptures transform the seafloor into a breathtaking gallery teeming with marine life.
Your expert guide will join you in the water, sharing insider stories about the design, build, and installation of the park, while also pointing out fascinating sea life along the way. Snorkel gear and safety floats are provided, and optional digital underwater photos can be purchased onboard to capture your memories.
With three tours daily at 9am, 11.30am & 2pm and a meeting point just a 10-15 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal, this experience is designed to be easy, memorable, and stress-free. We guarantee you’ll always be back to your cruise ship or your sun lounger on time.

What's Included

  • Cruise-Friendly Location – Only a 15 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal to our meeting point
  • Easy Meeting Point – Find us at the two blue sculptures in Bobby’s Marina, Philipsburg
  • Quick & Scenic Boat Ride – Just 10 minutes to reach our world-famous underwater sculpture park
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
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2XC5+426
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

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Under SXM

Our snorkel spot location - 300 artificial reef sculptures celebrating the history and culture of St Maarten. These sculptures are at a depth of 15 feet below you, allowing our guests to float simply above and watch the marine life below.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for non-swimmers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on The Original Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour?

A: If 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. Read more Feb 2023

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What's Included

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  • Cruise-Friendly Location – Only a 15 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal to our meeting point
  • Easy Meeting Point – Find us at the two blue sculptures in Bobby’s Marina, Philipsburg
  • Quick & Scenic Boat Ride – Just 10 minutes to reach our world-famous underwater sculpture park
  • 2 hour snorkel tour – Relax and enjoy; we’ll have you back on time, stress-free
  • Created and run by the park’s original designers, builders, and owner
  • Digital Underwater Photos – purchase onboard: professional digital shots of you and your family
  • All Gear & Safety Floats Provided – Snorkelling equipment and floating devices included for safety
  • 300 Underwater Sculptures & Marine Life Encounters with our expert guide
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • We do not provide road transportation to get to the boat pick up location in Philipsburg

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • not recommended for non-swimmers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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