The Original Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour
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
- 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 beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- We do not provide road transportation to get to the boat pick up location in Philipsburg
Meeting Location
2XC5+426
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
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Under SXM
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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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.
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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 beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Bottled water.
- We do not provide road transportation to get to the boat pick up location in Philipsburg.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. 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 The Original Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour is as follows:
- not recommended for non-swimmers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Original Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- 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
- 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
