How do you get to Pinel Island from St Maarten?
Pinel Island is a very small island reachable by a 10-minute ferry boat ride from the end of Cul-de-Sac road at the north end of Orient Bay. Most of the island is a nature preserve. Boats run every half hour and cost €10 or $12 per person round trip, cash only.
How long does it take to kayak to Pinel Island?
about 15-20 minutes
The Kayak to Pinel Island can be done in about 15-20 minutes and is definitely a lot more enjoyable than taking the ferry. Along the way there is a sand bar and small island where you can get out and snorkel.
How do you get to Pinel Island by ferry?
To reach Pinel island you take the ferry from the pontoon at Cul de Sac and it starts at 9.30 am and there is a ferry every 30 minutes. The Pinel island ferry will take you to your destination with a 10 minutes boat ride that costs less than $10 for the round trip.
Who owns Pinel Island?
This little place made of wood under the coconut tree completely belongs to Pinel, from the natural architecture to the spirit that comes out of it. Erick and Marion, the owners, have built this place step by step about 30 years ago. And the success of it speaks for itself!
Can you drive to Pinel Island?
A lot of people ask this question: how can I reach you and/or Pinel Island? For us residents of St Martin – St Maarten, this is quite simple: just follow the road! It really is simple since there is only one road on our island!
Where can I snorkel in Pinel Island?
One the very best spots is located behind Pinel Island. On the North side of the island lies the wild unprotected beach. That beach, surrounded by 2 reef bars is a top spot for adventurous snorkelers. The reefs host lobsters and (other) urchins and is still in a pretty good shape.
Can you kayak to Pinel Island?
Kayak is the easiest way to discover Pinel island. Totally on your own, you can explore just about every spot of the island, even those that regular boats can’t access, like the sandbar. Just grab your sunscreen, a bottle of water, a few snacks, and you will be ready for your adventure to Pinel Island!
Is Orient Bay Beach Open?
The remaining stretch of Orient Beach is wide open and both residents and return visitors can’t escape the beauty of the bay to be back in its natural state.
Is Saint Martin safe?
St. Maarten is generally considered a safe place to visit, but as with any tourist destination there are some general safety precautions you should take. St. Martin is one of the safest warm weather climate (outside US) locations to visit.
Is Orient Beach rebuilt?
Yes, Club Orient will reopen once the required approvals are obtained and reconstruction is completed. There is an active group of owners who have been working toward rebuilding and reopening the resort since shortly after Hurricane Irma.
Which side is better St Martin?
Beaches: With much more unspoiled shoreline than Sint Maarten, the French side definitely has the advantage for beaches, with popular Orient Bay Beach drawing crowds, and the peaceful Friar’s Bay and appropriately named Happy Bay providing all the white sands and blue waters you’d expect on a Caribbean visit.
Is St Martin a British Virgin island?
Saint Martin – British Virgin Islands/BVI Due to the proximity of the islands to each other, this area is perfect for island hopping and exploring. From the Marigot Bay in the French part of the island we sail over the British Anegada and Dog Island into the BVI…