|
Thank you for visiting Aqua Mania’s website. Many countries worldwide have instituted travel bans or restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic which is affecting our guest’s ability to travel and book our excursions. We are taking online bookings and are ready for your next visit to paradise. Our lenient 24 hour cancellation policy will allow you to efficiently be refunded should your travel plans change. Our offices and phones are available. Please give us a call if you have any questions or concerns. Our USA number is +1 (321) 422-7037. Please stay healthy and informed and we hope to see you in St. Maarten soon. |
Welcome to Aqua Mania Adventures
Imagine a One Stop Vacation Shop...
A place that could offer departures to all destinations for daytrips, all the toys for water sports and combine a professional and well established dive center to round off the package.
AQUA MANIA ADVENTURES is such a company, with over 20 years experience in the customer service industry and friendly and reliable staff. These are the people to help you plan an unforgettable vacation.
St. Maarten is uniquely surrounded by four beautiful islands - The French Jewel "St Barts", the Unspoiled Dutch Queen, "Saba", and the two British sisters, "Anguilla and Prickly Pear Cay".
Each day a new country and culture and exciting opportunities to explore and enjoy!
Located at Simpson Bay Resort
Ph: (721) 544 2640 / 544 2631 | Fax: (721) 544 2476.
US Number: 1 321 422 7037
Email us at: info@stmaarten-activities.com
Our Most Popular Tours
BEACH DAY AT DIVI LITTLE BAY
Divi Little Bay Resort is a great place to spend the day on St Maarten. The close proximity to the cruise ship pier ensures you can enjoy a relaxing day in tropical bliss, but not too far to get back to the ship. Divi Fun Beach Day Includes: beach chairs and a shared umbrella, snorkel gear Fun Beach Day Directions: Grab a taxi and ask them to drop you at the watersports at Divi Little Bay Resort At Divi Resort: There are 5 great restaurants and a café, beach food and beverage service and 3 lively bars, shops and of course a long, white, sandy beach for your enjoyment. Take a short stroll up the hill to Fort Amsterdam, a great historic site with gorgeous views of Great Bay and the Cruise Ship Pier. Optional watersports like jetskis and hobie rentals are available. Come relax at Divi Little Bay! If you need assistance, call Debby at Aqua Mania at 721-544-2640.
Discover Scuba
The Discover Scuba experience will give you the opportunity to try under the sea and make a real dive on a reef in shallow water. We'll give you a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. Although it's not a certification course, you can get credit. If you decide to continue diving, this experience can count towards PADI Scuba Diver or Open water Diver certification – putting you a step ahead when you decide to go for it! Please arrive on time for the briefing. You need to be in good health to dive. Cancellations with refunds accepted 24 hours ahead of time. If you need assistance, call Debby at Aqua Mania at 721-544-2640. DEPARTURE FROM SIMPSON BAY RESORT Discover Scuba Diving departs DAILY at 1:30pm from our Simpson Bay Resort location. Check in is at 1:00pm. DEPARTURE FROM DIVI Discover Scuba Diving Departs 1:30pm, DAILY, from our Divi Little Bay Scuba Shop, and involves a shore dive. It is a great shallow environment with calm waters. Check in 1:00pm DEPARTURE FROM DOCK MAARTEN (Cruise ship passengers recommended) Please meet at the Aqua Mania office, located at Dock Maarten. Check in 1:00pm - Departs 1:30pm Directions This is a short walk from where your cruise docks. After disembarking your cruise ship please proceed out of the port facility and turn left. A short walk down the road you will see Dock Maarten, a marina with a restaurant called Chesterfields and a Cheese Factory. The Aqua Mania office is located next door. This is a dive, retail, and excursion shop with a dive flag outside. Check in 1:00pm
Dive Discount Packages
St. Maarten is a great dive destination. The outlying wreck and reef sites offer fantastic dives and excellent photo opportunities. Waters are warm and inviting, and the marine life is abundant. Moray eels, turtle and southern stingray are common sightings - and frog fish and jaw fish are a treat to find. Please arrive on time for the briefing. You need to be in good health to dive. Cancellations with refunds accepted 24 hours ahead of time. If you need assistance, call Debby at Aqua Mania at 721-544-2640. DEPARTURE FROM SIMPSON BAY RESORT Discover Scuba Diving departs Monday to Friday at 1pm from our Simpson Bay Resort location. Check in is at 12:45pm. DEPARTURE FROM DIVI Discover Scuba Diving Departs 10am and 1pm, Sunday to Friday, from our Divi Little Bay Scuba Shop, and involves a shore dive. It is a great shallow environment with calm waters. DEPARTURE FROM DOCK MAARTEN (Cruise ship passengers recommended) Please meet at the Aqua Mania office, located at Dock Maarten. This is a short walk from where your cruise docks. After disembarking your cruise ship please proceed out of the port facility and turn left. A short walk down the road you will see Dock Maarten, a marina with a restaurant called Chesterfields and a Cheese Factory. The Aqua Mania office is located next door. This is a dive, retail, and excursion shop with a dive flag outside.
EDGE FERRY - SABA TRIPS
The Dutch island of Saba is a refreshing change from the cosmopolitan hustle and bustle that St Maarten and St Barts provide. Named the “Unspoiled Queen” she is an eco-paradise and quite the getaway for avid divers, hikers and nature enthusiasts. Take a daytrip on Edge to this mystical mountain island. Join our lunch and taxi tour package... taxi tour around the island, time for sightseeing & shopping in the town and lunch at Tropics Cafe included. At every turn of the road is a spectacular view. Quaint shops in Windwardside sell local crafts such as the handmade Saba Lace, Saba Spice Liqueur, hand blown glass jewelry and artwork. Hikers can choose a Guided hike package or buddy up for the wondrous walk up Mt Scenery with a picnic lunch in the rainforest, on our Solo Hike Package. Choose any one of these packages from our add ons during the booking process for the ferry. Scuba Diving in Saba is world renowned. Many divers will ensure that a day trip to Saba is part of their dive vacation plan. Novice divers are encouraged to dive a few dives in St Maarten before venturing over to Saba, as the wall and pinnacle diving can be considerably deeper. Certification cards are required for all divers. Travel documents: Valid passports are required for travelling. Good to know: The ferry ride can be bouncy November to April when we have Christmas winds. Travel time is 90 minutes long. Ask about sea conditions if you have concerns. Luggage is $20 per piece. Maximum of 2 suitcases per person – not more than 50lbs. If the boat has to cancel, every effort will be made to secure a seat for you on another vessel if available, on another day with our vessel or a full refund will be issued. If the ferry is unable to travel due to weather or mechanical failure, you will be notified of this and can chose another day to travel with our vessel or opt to fly. Edge Ferries are not responsible for reimbursement of additional costs that this may incur, most especially at this point when these routes are new and transporting very small numbers. We regret the inconvenience to clients, it is without intention or negligence.
EDGE FERRY - ST. BART'S TRIPS
St. Barts is a gem of an isle. Just nine square miles and home to pristine beaches, luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and celebrities. It is the most flamboyant of the French West Indies Islands. Arrive in Gustavia Harbor and disembark at great sidewalk cafes and boutiques. White sandy beaches are within walking distance, or take an island tour with a taxi and spend the day at St Jean Beach...home to the famous "Nikki Beach" Restaurant. Travel documents: Valid passports are required for travelling and some countries (other than USA, Canadian and EU) require a visa - please ask ahead of time as immigration rules are very strict..
KAYAK RENTALS
Whether you’re a beginner or have been kayaking before, you’ll enjoy paddling in our bays. Your adventure begins from the Resort, where you’ll launch your kayak to paddle along the coastline. No experience is necessary, and beginning paddlers are welcome! You will have an hour to explore the coastline. You can choose to kayak alone or in tandem with a friend or family member.
LAMBADA SUNSET SAIL
Lambada's coastal sunset sails depart from Simpson Bay Resort and are unforgettable. Enjoy sightseeing as she sails slowly up the coast to Long Bay, straight into the setting sun. Foot tapping music plays as snacks and drinks are served… mingle and make friends or lay on the nets up front as you head into the setting sun. A perfect ending to a beautiful day in paradise.
LAMBADA TO PRICKLY PEAR & ANGUILLA
Any trip to St Maarten would not be complete without a daytrip to the gorgeous and unspoiled island of sun and sand - "Anguilla", and her unparalleled sister - "Prickly Pear Cay". Come sail on Lambada... and spend the day relaxing, partying, swimming, snorkeling and making vacation memories. Anguilla & Prickly Pear -Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Sail to Prickly Pear for snorkeling and swimming, then head to a beach on Anguilla for lunch (Tuesdays and Thursdays is lunch at Prickly Pear and a beach for the afternoon in Anguilla). Pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters will take your breath away.
MOONDANCE SAILING CHARTERS
A sailing charter is the perfect way to appreciate the beauty of St. Maarten. Explore St. Maarten and see some of its beaches and the nearby islands. Enjoy the sun, relax on deck, or be part of the crew. Head off shore and explore St. Maarten on a half-day sailing charter. Moon Dance is a 36’ Catlaina leaves from Simpson Bay on sailing adventures catering to family and friend groups. You can choose to relax on deck and enjoy the beauty of the coastline, or help out and become a part of the crew. You can try your luck fishing with the poles available on board, or use the dinghy to access the shore. Whatever you choose to do during the sail the views are guaranteed to be spectacular! Pack a picnic lunch to bring along and enjoy on deck or choose an easy and delicious meal at the Lolo Shacks. We can also cater lunch on board for you. Make the most of your stay and set sail on a Moon Dance charter!
SAND DOLLAR
Sand Dollar departs for amazing half day trips to Creole Rock for snorkeling and sightseeing on the French side of St Martin. Sit back and relax as Captain Junior guides you to one of the prettiest snorkel spots on St Maarten. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming, chatting with the captain and sightsee St Maarten's coastline of beaches and beautiful homes.
Scuba Double Tank Dive (2 dives)
St. Maarten is a great dive destination. The outlying wreck and reef sites offer fantastic dives and excellent photo opportunities. Waters are warm and inviting, and the marine life is abundant. Moray eels, turtle and southern stingray are common sightings - and frog fish and jaw fish are a treat to find. Dive Adventures was established in 1990 as part of the large water sports and boat activity center that makes up Aqua Mania Adventures. we boast 3 departure locations since our inception. Exploring the reefs and wrecks around the island offers a unique experience. The choice of dive site is depending on weather and sea conditions, departure location, and up to the dive leader in charge. Of course we'll do our best to offer everyone a variety of dive sites during the period they're diving with us! ***DIVE CERTIFICATION CARD REQUIRED*** ** *PLEASE REFER TO YOUR PREFERED DEPARTURE LOCATION FOR CHECK IN TIME* ** Please arrive on time for the briefing. You need to be in good health to dive. Cancellations with refunds accepted 24 hours ahead of time. If you need assistance, call our offices at Aqua Mania at 721-544-2640. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE DEPARTURE LOCATION AND CHECK IN TIME: DEPARTURE FROM SIMPSON BAY RESORT Our boat departs daily from our Simpson Bay Resort location. Check in is at 8:15am Address: #37 Billy Folly Road, Simpson Bay. DEPARTURE FROM DIVI Departs daily from our Divi Little Bay Scuba Shop - right off the beach at Divi Little Bay. Check in is at 8:30am Address: 15 Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten DEPARTURE FROM DOCK MAARTEN (Cruise ship passengers recommended) Departs Dock Maarten daily for a double dive on the reef sites of Mikes Maze and Proselyte. Check in is at 8:30am Address: Juancho Yrausquin Blvd, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten Meeting Instructions: This is a short walk from where your cruise docks. After disembarking your cruise ship please proceed out of the port facility and turn left. A short walk down the road you will see Dock Maarten, a marina with a restaurant called Chesterfields and a Cheese Factory. The Aqua Mania office [Dive Adventures] is located next door. This is a dive, retail, and excursion shop with a dive flag outside.
TANGO DINNER CRUISE
A unique Caribbean Style dinner cruise, with dinner served buffet style on board. Dress is as informal as the evening. Enjoy open bar and snacks while sailing the coastline of St Maarten to enjoy the sunset, then sail to Long Bay or Simpson Bay to drop anchor and dinner is served. Friendly and fun crew serve at the buffet and guests are invited to dance under the stars or relax with dessert on the front deck. Foot tapping Caribbean rhytms make for a memorable Caribbean Cruise.
TANGO TO SHOAL BAY
Shoal Bay on Anguilla is rated one of the 10 best beaches to visit in the world. Magnificent long miles of, white powdery sand with crystal clear waters... make for a truly spectacular day. Tango sail catamaran and her fun crew will sail you over to Cove Bay a taxi meets guests to tour the length of Anguilla up to Shoal Bay. Sink into beach loungers, walk the beach or snorkel the small reef. It is a day in paradise. The taxi returns to Cove Bay for the lively sail home.
The 3 Hour Snorkel Adventure
Coastal Cruising for Snorkeling and swimming to Little Bay and Simpson bay Departures from Aqua Mania Adventures at Dock Maarten for a scenic cruise through Great Bay around to Little Bay for snorkeling, then on up the coast to Simpson Bay for a swim and further to Maho to watch the planes.
Social Media
You can find us here
Aqua Mania Adventures is located at Simpson Bay Resort. Phone: (721) 544 2640 / 544 2631 US Number: 1 321 422 7037.
Subscribe to our newsletter:
To subscribe to our monthly newsletter
CLICK HERE and enter your details.