Route Description - St. Maarten - St. Kitts
South Bound
Guests joining the Caribbean Explorer II are advised to arrive in St. Maarten by 4:00 PM on the day of departure to allow sufficient time for vessel clearance and a timely departure for Saba. Those arriving after 3:00 PM are requested to submit a copy of their passport prior to travel. Upon exiting baggage claim at the St. Maarten airport, guests should look for the vessel's driver; if no one is present, a taxi to Bobby’s Marina in Philipsburg is recommended, where the Caribbean Explorer II will be docked near the end of the pier.
Saturday – Embarkation in St. Maarten
15:00: Guests board the vessel.
18:30: Dinner is served (light snacks or dinner provided for late arrivals).
20:00: Captain’s welcome briefing, documentation, and orientation.
22:00: Departure for Saba (approx. 2.5-hour crossing). Note: Departure time may vary, but all flights should arrive no later than 4:00 PM.
Sunday to Tuesday – Saba
Guests enjoy up to five dives per day around Saba’s spectacular underwater sites. An optional island tour is offered on Monday. On Tuesday evening, the vessel makes a night crossing to St. Kitts (approx. 2.5 hours).
Wednesday to Thursday – St. Kitts
Diving continues with up to five dives per day. The vessel remains moored overnight.
Friday – St. Kitts
The day begins with two dives, followed by lunch onboard. The vessel returns to Port Zante in the afternoon, where guests may opt for an island tour and enjoy dinner ashore. The night is spent onboard, docked in St. Kitts.
Saturday – Disembarkation in St. Kitts
07:00–08:30: Continental breakfast served onboard.
09:00: Guests disembark. Those with afternoon flights are welcome to leave luggage onboard or dockside until departure.
For guests joining the vessel in St. Kitts, taxis are readily available from the airport to Port Zante in downtown Basseterre.