St. Maarten serves as the gateway to exceptional Eastern Caribbean liveaboard diving. From this dual-nation island, liveaboard expeditions explore pristine dive sites across Saba, St. Kitts, St. Eustatius, and the surrounding volcanic islands with dramatic underwater topography. Expect pinnacles, walls, and vibrant sponge gardens teeming with turtles, sharks, and macro life. Browse all available St. Maarten-based liveaboards, compare prices and itineraries, and find the trip that matches your dive style. Our team negotiates the best rates directly with operators – so you always get premium diving at the fairest price.
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Purpose-built diving catamaran offering stable, comfortable Caribbean expeditions to Saba and St. Kitts with spacious dive deck and excellent crew.
St. Maarten is the departure point for one of the Caribbean's best-kept diving secrets. The Caribbean Explorer II takes divers to Saba and St. Kitts — islands with volcanic underwater landscapes, pristine marine parks, and virtually no crowds. Saba's famous pinnacles offer encounters with sharks, turtles, and large pelagics in crystal-clear water. This is perfect for divers who want authentic Caribbean diving without the tourist masses.
St. Maarten-based liveaboard diving offers great conditions year-round.
Calm seas, excellent visibility (30m+), and comfortable water temperatures of 26–28°C. Humpback whales migrate through from January to April.
Warmer water (28–30°C), occasional rain showers. Hurricane season runs August–November but trips operate in safe weather windows. Often better rates available.
Most St. Maarten liveaboards follow well-established routes that maximise marine life encounters. Here are the most popular itineraries:
Complete Eastern Caribbean diving adventure visiting Saba's famous pinnacles, the Saba Marine Park, and St. Kitts' shipwrecks and reef systems.
Planning your first St. Maarten dive safari? Below you'll find answers to the most common questions – from visa requirements and costs to what marine life awaits you. If anything is still unclear, our team is happy to help.