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Departing Gustavia harbor · SBH ↔︎ SXM

Private boat transferSt Barth ↔︎ St Martin.

Forty minutes across the Anguilla Channel on a private speedboat. Picked up at your villa or the airport, your boat, your timing. Reply within the hour, year-round.

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Why book with us.

A concierge model with four real advantages over a single boat owner. Every booking on the same line, same phone, same accountable person.

01

Concierge, not boat owner.

We work with a network of vetted operators. The call we make is which boat fits your day, not which boat we need to fill that week.

02

Forty minutes door-to-dock.

A Mercedes van collects you at your villa or at the airport and drives straight to the dock, where the captain is waiting. No queue, no terminal, no boarding pass.

03

Available 24/7, on demand.

Same-day bookings, late inbound flights, last-minute schedule changes. No fixed timetable to miss. WhatsApp at 9 AM, captain at the dock by 11.

04

Twelve months on the island.

We live in Gustavia year-round. We know the channel, the captains, the weather windows. When we say "push the crossing to 7 AM," it's the right call.

How it works

From WhatsApp to the dock.

No forms, no back-and-forth. One message and we handle the rest.

Message

Dates, group size, pickup and drop-off. A few lines on WhatsApp.

Quote

Right boat, right captain, right timing. Back to you within hours.

Deposit

Simple deposit secures the boat. Flexible cancellation, no paperwork.

Dock

Picked up at your villa or the airport, driven to the dock, crossing on time.

The fleet

The fleet, from speedboat to superyacht

Eight private vessels based in Gustavia harbor. The four speedboats run the SBH ↔︎ SXM crossing in about 40 minutes. The four larger yachts, from a 53ft day boat to a 95ft superyacht, add day charter, overnight stays and private events. Captain, crew and fuel always included.

VanDutch 55 motor yacht at anchor in turquoise water
VanDutch 55 stern lounge and shaded saloon
VanDutch 55 sundeck and bow seating
VanDutch 55 cruising at full speed
VanDutch 55 helm and saloon interior
Yacht 1 / 5
Flagship · Best for luxury groups

VanDutch 55

Italian motor yacht · 16m · 12 guests + 2 crew

The flagship. Air-conditioned main cabin, full bathroom, kitchenette, generous sundeck and a shaded saloon. Clean Italian lines, 1,800 horses on the transom, the crossing in true yacht comfort.

55ft / 16m
12 guests + 2 crew
2 x 900HP
~40min crossing
On board
  • AC main cabin
  • Bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Generous sundeck
  • Shaded saloon
  • Fresh-water shower
  • JL Sound system
  • Full enclosure
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Open bar & towels
Route
SBH → SXMSXM → SBHPrivate events
From €5,800 one way
Round trip available
Inquire about the VanDutch 55
VanDutch 48 motor yacht profile at sea
VanDutch 48 stern saloon and wet bar
VanDutch 48 cockpit and shaded seating
VanDutch 48 bow lounge and sundeck
VanDutch 48 cruising at speed off the coast
Yacht 1 / 5
Best for day crossings

VanDutch 48

Italian motor yacht · 14m · 12 guests + 2 crew

Sleeker, more agile. Interior kitchen, wide padded seating, shaded saloon. Yacht-grade comfort with a lighter footprint, 1,450 horses on demand for the SBH crossing.

48ft / 14m
12 guests + 2 crew
2 x 725HP
~40min crossing
On board
  • Interior kitchen
  • Wide padded seating
  • Shaded saloon
  • Sun pad
  • Fresh-water shower
  • JL Sound system
  • Full enclosure
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Open bar & towels
Route
SBH → SXMSXM → SBHPrivate events
From €5,200 one way
Round trip available
Inquire about the VanDutch 48
Concept 44 anchored at a Caribbean cove
Concept 44 deep-V hull at speed
Concept 44 stern view with triple Mercury V8 outboards
Concept 44 onboard layout
Speedboat 1 / 4
Fastest crossing · Hidden coves

Concept 44

Offshore powerboat · 13.4m · up to 12 guests

Triple Mercury V8s. 900 horses. Deep-V hull. The fastest crossing in the fleet, and the only boat that reaches the shallow coves a yacht can't follow.

44ft / 13.4m
12 guests + 2 crew
3 x 300HP Mercury V8
~35min crossing
On board
  • Marine audio + Bluetooth
  • Sun pad
  • Fresh-water shower
  • Full enclosure
  • Spacious cockpit
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Open bar & towels
Route
SBH → SXMSXM → SBHPrivate events
From €2,000 one way
Round trip available
Inquire about the Concept 44
Axopar 37 Mediterrana edition Finnish cabin cruiser
Axopar 37 anchored at a Caribbean anchorage
Axopar 37 sport top with hardtop and bow lounge
Axopar 37 with retractable canvas tendelet shading the cockpit
Axopar 37 deck and helm layout
Cabin cruiser 1 / 5
Best for couples · Real cabin

Axopar 37

Finnish day cruiser · 11.3m · up to 6 guests

A real cabin below decks. Bed, head, shower. The intimate choice for couples or small groups who want their own boat at smaller scale.

37ft / 11.3m
6 guests + 1 crew
2 x Mercury Verado
~40min crossing
On board
  • Sleeping cabin
  • Head + shower
  • Galley
  • Hardtop
  • Sound system
  • WiFi on board
Route
SBH → SXMSXM → SBHHalf & full day
From €1,600 one way
Round trip available
Inquire about the Axopar 37
Peri 95 superyacht cruising off the coast
Peri 95 superyacht aerial view
Peri 95 main salon and dining
Peri 95 shaded aft deck at sunset
Superyacht 1 / 4
Flagship · Best for week charter

Peri 95

Peri Yachts · 29m · 12 guests + 4 crew

The flagship. A 29-metre superyacht, four cabins, four crew. For a premium crossing, a full day across the islands, or a week aboard with a master suite and a hostess who knows the details.

95ft / 29m
12 guests
4 cabins
4 crew
On board
  • Master + VIP + 2 twin
  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi
  • Chase boat
  • Seabob
  • Paddle board
  • Open bar
  • Towels
Charter
Premium transferDay charterPrivate events
Charter rate On request
Day & overnight
Inquire about the Peri 95
Leopard 90 motor yacht cruising at speed
Leopard 90 motor yacht aft profile
Leopard 90 salon and dining interior
Leopard 90 lounge interior
Motor yacht 1 / 4
Best for high-speed island days

Leopard 90

Leopard Yachts · 27m · 12 guests + 3 crew

27 metres of Italian high-performance build. Three contemporary staterooms, a warm modern interior, a serious turn of speed. As fast on a crossing as it is easy at anchor off Anguilla.

90ft / 27m
12 guests
3 staterooms
3 crew
On board
  • 3 staterooms
  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi
  • Seabob
  • Paddle board
  • Floating mat
  • Open bar
  • Towels
Charter
Premium transferDay charterPrivate events
Charter rate On request
Day & overnight
Inquire about the Leopard 90
Sunseeker Predator 64 cruising past the coastline
Sunseeker Predator 64 bow sun pad at anchor
Sunseeker Predator 64 salon interior
Sunseeker Predator 64 aft sun pad and swim platform
Motor yacht 1 / 4
Best for a sleek day charter

Sunseeker Predator 64

Sunseeker · 20m · 12 guests + 2 crew

The Predator name earns itself. Sleek, quick, beautifully built. Expansive sun pads forward, an elegant salon, a shaded cockpit set for lunch. Performance and comfort, no compromise.

66ft / 20m
12 guests
2 cabins
2 crew
On board
  • Elegant salon
  • 2 cabins
  • Shaded cockpit
  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi
  • Paddle board
  • Open bar
  • Towels
Charter
Premium transferDay charterPrivate events
Charter rate On request
Day charter
Inquire about the Sunseeker Predator 64
Fjord 53 day yacht cruising in turquoise water
Fjord 53 day yacht at anchor
Fjord 53 day yacht aerial at anchor
Fjord 53 aft deck dining
Day yacht 1 / 4
Best for a design-led day

Fjord 53

Fjord · 16m · 12 guests + 2 crew

Scandinavian lines, a wide-open deck, genuinely fast. A cabin and bathroom below, a sun-soaked bow, a teak swim platform, and the looks to own any anchorage in the islands.

53ft / 16m
12 guests
1 cabin
2 crew
On board
  • Cabin + bathroom
  • Teak swim platform
  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi
  • Paddle board
  • Floating mat
  • Open bar
  • Towels
Charter
Premium transferDay charterPrivate events
Charter rate On request
Day charter
Inquire about the Fjord 53
Every charter includes captain, crew, fuel, snorkeling gear, beach towels and an open bar (rum punch, champagne, beers, sodas, water). Door-to-dock transport in Mercedes van or Chevrolet Suburban available on both islands.
Routes & charters

Every crossing we run, every charter we book.

One-way, round-trip, airport connection, Anguilla day, private event. Every booking is your boat, your group, your timing. Captain, crew, fuel and door-to-dock transport included.

St Barth → St Martin

Gustavia harbor to Cole Bay or Simpson Bay in about 40 minutes. We pick you up at your villa or the airport and drop you wherever you need on the Dutch or French side. The crossing on most days, on your timing.

~40 min one way Inquire

St Martin → St Barth

Pickup at Simpson Bay, our Cole Bay slip, or the Marigot ferry terminal. Direct to Gustavia. The ride back home after a late flight or a long night out.

~40 min one way Inquire

SXM airport → St Barth

Land at Princess Juliana, meet your driver at arrivals, ten minutes to the dock at Cole Bay, forty minutes by speedboat to Gustavia. Wheels-down to villa front door in under 90 minutes.

Under 90 min total Inquire

Same-day round trip

Lunch in Marigot. Shopping in Philipsburg. Friday fish fry in Grand Case. Morning over, afternoon back, captain holds the boat in between.

Half & full day Inquire

Anguilla day trip

From St Barth or St Martin to Blowing Point in 30 to 75 minutes. Lunch at Sandy Ground or Scilly Cay, swim at Shoal Bay, captain holds the boat. Three islands in a day, easy.

Full day Inquire

Private event charter

Birthday on the water, proposal at sunset, corporate group out for the evening. Boat, captain, catering, sound system. You set the vibe, we set the rest.

Custom Inquire

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About

Who you're talking to.

St Barth Charter is run by a private boat concierge based in Gustavia.

I came up through the island's hospitality side first, years in hotels, then running private villas as a concierge, with a lifelong habit of being on the water. Arranging the crossings was the natural next step.

I don't own boats. I work with the best private operators in Gustavia and on the Dutch side of St Martin, and I match your dates to the right vessel. Last-minute or planned three months ahead, same line, same person.

That distinction matters. A boat owner has one vessel to fill; if it doesn't fit your group, you find out at the dock. I have multiple operators on speed dial, so the call I make is which boat fits your day, not which boat needs filling that week.

The Axopar 37 makes sense for couples who want a real cabin. The VanDutch 48 and 55 carry twelve in proper comfort. The Concept 44 reaches the coves the yachts can't. I'll tell you which one before you ask.

Gustavia · Saint-Barthélemy

Travel guides

Before you book, read this.

In-depth answers to the questions our guests actually ask. No filler, no marketing fluff, just what you need to plan the crossing.

Every option compared

How to Get from St Maarten to St Barts

Ferry, plane, helicopter, private boat: prices, times, pros and cons side-by-side. The honest comparison that tells you which one matches your trip.

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SXM Airport to St Barth by Private Boat

Step-by-step from a long-haul flight at Princess Juliana to your villa front door in under 90 minutes. What to expect at every stage.

Read the guide Ferry guide

Ferry from St Maarten to St Barts: Complete Guide

Voyager, Great Bay Express, The Edge. Schedules, prices, on-board reality, and when a private boat is the better call.

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St Martin to St Barth by Boat

Every option for crossing from St Martin to St Barth, dock locations on both sides, crossing times, and when each route makes sense.

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FAQ

Private boat transfer FAQ

A private boat transfer between Gustavia (St Barth) and Cole Bay or Simpson Bay (St Martin) takes about 40 minutes, depending on sea conditions. The crossing is roughly 14 nautical miles across the Anguilla Channel. Far faster than the public ferry and entirely on your schedule.
A private speedboat is the fastest way from St Martin to St Barth. The crossing takes about 40 minutes door-to-dock. Faster than the public ferry, more comfortable than a small-plane connection, and on your timing rather than a fixed departure schedule.
Our St Martin dock is at 16 Welfare Rd, Cole Bay (Dutch side), a 10-minute drive from Princess Juliana International Airport. We can also pick up at the Simpson Bay dock or the Marigot ferry terminal on the French side.
All transfers depart from and arrive at Gustavia harbor on the west coast of Saint-Barthélemy. We meet you at the dock or pick you up by Mercedes van at your villa or hotel.
Yes. Bring your passport for every crossing and keep it on you for the transfer. Saint-Barthélemy and the French side of Saint-Martin, including Marigot, are French territory; the Dutch side of Sint Maarten, where SXM airport sits, is separate. Most travelers from the US, UK, EU and Canada cross visa-free for short stays, but entry rules depend on your nationality, so check the requirements for France before you travel.
Yes. We run private St Barth to St Martin boat transfers year-round, weather permitting. The high season runs December through April. Off-season crossings are quieter and book faster.
Yes. We run private boat transfers between St Barth, St Martin and Anguilla. Anguilla pickups and drop-offs are typically at Blowing Point or directly at the dock of the villa or resort.
Yes. That's one of our most requested services. We track your flight, meet you at Princess Juliana arrivals with a Mercedes van or Chevrolet Suburban, drive you to our dock at 16 Welfare Rd, Cole Bay (Dutch side), about 10 minutes, then run you over by private speedboat. Total door-to-dock time is usually under an hour.
The hop from SXM to St Barth is short, but it's the part of the trip that tends to go wrong. The planes are small, the approach into St Barth is steep, and flights get delayed or cancelled for wind and weight limits, often with little notice. Miss that connection and you lose the evening at your villa. The boat runs in any reasonable sea, on your own schedule, with no weight limit on what you bring. For a lot of our guests, that certainty is the whole reason they call.
We build the day backwards from your flight. The aim is to have you at Princess Juliana about two hours before departure, so we count back from there: the drive to the airport, the 40-minute crossing, and the run from your villa to Gustavia, with a buffer on top. That sets your pickup time. A van is arranged on both islands and the captain and drivers stay in contact, so the connection holds even if your morning runs late.
As much as you need. Luggage goes in the boat's hold, so there's no weight limit and no per-bag fee, a real difference from the inter-island planes that cap luggage tightly and charge for anything over. Hard cases, golf clubs, a stroller, the lot. Just give us a rough idea of what you're bringing when you book so we put you on the right boat.
Yes, pets are welcome on board, no problem. Mention your dog when you book so the captain and crew are expecting them. A private boat is a calmer trip for an animal than a crowded ferry or a small plane.
We coordinate pickup in Mercedes vans or Chevrolet Suburbans on both sides. Villa or hotel to dock in St Barth, dock to airport or hotel in St Martin. Let us know the pickup point when you book and we handle the rest.
If it's not safe to cross, we don't go. Full reschedule or refund, no questions. Light chop is usually fine and the captain adjusts the route for comfort. You'll get a text the morning of with conditions so there are no surprises.
The Anguilla Channel can pick up a chop, and it changes from one day to the next with the wind. The captain reads the conditions and times the departure for the smoothest crossing. The run out to St Martin usually sits smoother than the way back to St Barth, so on a round trip the return is the leg to plan around. If you're prone to motion sickness, the honest advice is to stay outside in the open air with the horizon in view, not down in the cabin. Fresh air and a fixed point on the horizon settle most people. Take a motion-sickness tablet about an hour before you leave if you know you're sensitive. And if someone in your group really isn't a boat person, ask for the VanDutch 55. It's the largest hull we run and the steadiest when the water is up.
Our speedboats take 8 to 12 guests depending on the model. The VanDutch 48 and 55 both run up to 12. Bigger group? We run two boats in tandem, same dock and same timing, so everyone stays together.
The peak weeks book up first. For Christmas, New Year and the busiest run of high season, reserve two to three months out. Over the holidays the boat traffic on the water doubles, sometimes triples, so the best boats go early. Outside those weeks there's more room, and off-season a day or two of notice is often enough. Either way, the sooner you message us, the more of the fleet you'll have to pick from.
St Barth ↔︎ St Martin by boat

Everything to know about the SBH ↔︎ SXM private boat transfer

Private boat transfer St Barth to St Martin

A private boat transfer from St Barth to St Martin is the fastest, most comfortable way to move between the two islands. The crossing from Gustavia harbor (SBH) to Cole Bay or Simpson Bay (SXM) runs about 40 minutes on a private speedboat. Roughly half the duration of the public ferry between Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin, and without the fixed schedule, the other passengers, or the wait at the terminal. You board when you're ready. You dock exactly where you want.

The two islands sit 14 nautical miles apart across the Anguilla Channel. The crossing runs about 40 minutes, under that when the sea is calm, and the water can be glassy or lively depending on the wind. You pass Île Fourchue, the uninhabited islet that marks the last fifteen minutes into St Barth, and you can spot sea turtles in the channel on the way. We handle every detail: pickup at your villa or the airport, the drive to the dock, fuel, captain and crew. See the fleet for boat-by-boat specs.

St Martin to St Barth: the return crossing

The return private boat transfer from St Martin to St Barth works the same way. We pick you up at our Cole Bay slip on the Dutch side, at the Simpson Bay dock, or at the Marigot ferry terminal on the French side. You're back in Gustavia about 40 minutes later. Most of our clients book both legs at the same time to guarantee the boat on their schedule and to keep one captain across the day.

SXM airport to St Barth by private boat

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is the regional hub for the French West Indies, and most travelers to St Barth connect through it. Instead of waiting for the next small-plane hop or the public shuttle to the ferry, our door-to-dock service meets you in SXM arrivals with a Mercedes van or Chevrolet Suburban, drives you 10 minutes to our dock at 16 Welfare Rd in Cole Bay (Dutch side), and runs you direct to Gustavia by private speedboat. Total time from landing in SXM to your St Barth villa is usually under 90 minutes. Faster than waiting for a connecting flight, with no risk of weight or weather cancellations.

Gustavia harbor to Marigot or Simpson Bay

Gustavia is the only port of entry on Saint-Barthélemy and the dock of departure for every private St Barth boat transfer we run. The harbor sits on the west coast of the island, a few minutes from any villa or hotel. On the St Martin side, the most common arrival points are Cole Bay (closest to SXM airport) and Simpson Bay. The Marigot ferry terminal on the French side is also possible if your destination is on the French half of the island. Tell us your drop-off and we'll route the boat there.

Private boat vs. the public ferry between SBH and SXM

The public ferry between St Barth and St Martin runs a fixed schedule, typically two or three departures per day. It takes about 80 minutes each way, seats 100+ passengers, and sells out regularly in high season. A private boat transfer between SBH and SXM departs on your timing, runs the crossing in roughly half the time, and carries only your group. For families with young children, late flight arrivals at SXM, anyone moving luggage, or guests heading directly to a villa rather than a public dock, the difference is significant.

Door-to-dock ground transport on both islands

On the St Martin side, door-to-dock ground transport is part of every transfer. We meet you in arrivals at Princess Juliana airport, or at your hotel, in a Mercedes van or Chevrolet Suburban and drive straight to the Cole Bay dock. On St Barth, you board right in Gustavia harbor, a few minutes from any villa or hotel on the island, and we'll arrange a private van from your door whenever you want one. The driver stays in contact with the captain so the boat is ready when you reach the dock. No standing around with luggage in the sun.

Anguilla private boat transfer and island-hopping

From either island we run private boat transfers to Anguilla. About 25 minutes from St Martin and a little over an hour from St Barth direct. Popular destinations include Blowing Point, Sandy Ground for a beach day, Scilly Cay for lunch on a private cay, and Shoal Bay for the sand. Same-day round trips between St Barth and Anguilla are doable, and groups often combine a St Barth boat transfer with a stop in St Martin or Anguilla on the same day.

High season, weather and what to expect

The Caribbean high season for private boat transfers runs from mid-December through April, and the holiday weeks book up first. Christmas and New Year are the busiest, with Presidents' Week in February and Easter close behind. Over those weeks boat traffic on the water doubles, sometimes triples, so reserve two to three months ahead to get the boat and the timing you want. Off-season, from May into December, crossings are quieter and often confirmable a day or two out. If conditions on the day of crossing aren't safe, the captain reschedules at no charge or refunds in full. We don't put guests on the water in weather that ruins the trip.

Booking a private St Barth to St Martin transfer

WhatsApp is the fastest way to get a firm quote on a private boat transfer between Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin. Send us a message with your dates, group size, and pickup and drop-off points. We confirm within a couple of hours, send a deposit link, and lock the boat. Balance is paid on the day of the crossing. See every route we run (one-way, round trip, airport connection, Anguilla), or jump straight to the FAQ for crossing times, dock locations and what to bring on board.

In-depth travel guides

For longer-form answers, see our travel guides: St Martin to St Barth by Boat: the complete guide, SXM Airport to St Barth: how to connect by private boat, St Barth ferry alternative, how long is the boat from St Martin to St Barth, and Anguilla private boat transfer routes. Or browse the full guide library.

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