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Destination guide
St. Martin (French) — at a glance
36 boats are available to book across 3 departure bases. The largest are Marigot (34), Anse Marcel (1), Sandy Ground (1). The fleet is 27 catamarans and trimarans, 9 sailing boats. Weekly prices start from €22,943 for a catamaran; every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate for 7 nights, before extras.
When to go
St Martin sails from November to June, with December to April the trade-wind high season and the Heineken Regatta in early March the busiest week on the island. May and June are calm, warm and cheaper; hurricane season runs from July to November and the fleet thins out from August. The island is half French, half Dutch, with two airports and no border, and the French side at Marigot is where the charter boats are based.
Where to sail in St. Martin (French)
Catamaran charter from Marigot and the French side
Marigot, the French capital on the lagoon, has almost every boat on this page, with Sandy Ground and Anse Marcel on the north coast as the other starts: Grand Case and Orient Bay along the island, Tintamarre and Île Pinel for the first swim, and the Dutch side at Simpson Bay through the bridge for provisioning and flights.
Boats leave from Marigot 34 Sandy Ground 1 Anse Marcel 1
Sailing to Anguilla and St Barts
Anguilla is eight miles north - Road Bay, Sandy Island, Prickly Pear - and St Barts fifteen miles south-east with Gustavia and Colombier; both are day sails from Marigot and the standard charter week loops them with a night in each. Saba and Statia are a longer day for those who want a volcano.
Boats leave from Marigot 34
Day boats and private charters around St Martin
Skippered day catamarans and motorboats from Marigot and Anse Marcel run to Tintamarre, Pinel and Anguilla, the product most visitors book; weekly bareboat and crewed charters use the same fleet for the Leeward Islands.
Boats leave from Marigot 34 Anse Marcel 1
A week on the water in St. Martin (French)
Day-by-day routes from the bases below, with the distances between stops. Each opens the full week on the base page.
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A week from Marigot 34 boats
Anguilla, Road Bay · St Barths, Gustavia · Anse de Colombier · Orient Bay · Grand Case
Bareboat, skippered or crewed
Bareboat charter on the French side follows French practice - a recognised licence or a sailing résumé checked at the base - and skippers are added for a day or the week. Crewed catamarans with captain and chef are booked all-inclusive; day charters are always with a captain.
Types of boats in St. Martin (French)
Catamarans of 38 to 50 feet are three quarters of the St Martin fleet on Adriavela, with sailing monohulls the rest; there is no bareboat motor fleet here.
- 27 catamarans and trimarans from €22,943 per week
- 9 sailing boats price on request
Ports and marinas in St. Martin (French)
- Marigot 34 boats
- Anse Marcel 1 boat
- Sandy Ground 1 boat
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in St. Martin (French)?
Bareboat charter on the French side follows French practice - a recognised licence or a sailing résumé checked at the base - and skippers are added for a day or the week. Crewed catamarans with captain and chef are booked all-inclusive; day charters are always with a captain.
When is the best time to sail in St. Martin (French)?
St Martin sails from November to June, with December to April the trade-wind high season and the Heineken Regatta in early March the busiest week on the island. May and June are calm, warm and cheaper; hurricane season runs from July to November and the fleet thins out from August. The island is half French, half Dutch, with two airports and no border, and the French side at Marigot is where the charter boats are based.
Where can I sail in St. Martin (French)?
2 sailing areas: Marigot and the French side (from Marigot, Sandy Ground, Anse Marcel); Anguilla and St Barts (from Marigot). Each has its own bases, and the boats on this page leave from all of them.
How do I get to the charter bases in St. Martin (French)?
The nearest airports to the largest bases: Marigot (34 boats): St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport (SXM), under 10 km away; Anse Marcel (1 boats): St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport (SXM), about 10 km away; Sandy Ground (1 boats): St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport (SXM), under 10 km away. Distances are as the crow flies; most charter companies arrange a transfer on request.
How many boats can I charter in St. Martin (French)?
36 boats from 3 bases: 27 catamarans and trimarans, 9 sailing boats. Availability and prices are live from the charter companies.
How much does it cost to charter a boat in St. Martin (French)?
On the boats listed here day rates start from €3,277 and a week (7 nights) from €22,943. These are the boats’ own listed rates before extras; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.