Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten 

4.7
(103 reviews)
 Unit 109, 58 Well Road, Cole Bay, 0000, Sint Maarten

Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten 

Cole Bay, Sint Maarten
38 ft
8
4.7
(103 reviews)

Join Coconut Reef Powerboat Tours and explore the beautiful blue Caribbean waters off the coast of Sint Maarten! The charter is operated by Captain Craig Nicholls. It's made up of experienced captains who'll make sure that your fishing trip is as enjoyable and productive as possible.

Explore the deep blue waters aboard our spacious 38ft Custom Power Cat. The boat accommodates up to 8 guests comfortably. Onboard, you'll have a full array of safety equipment, a private toilet, fresh running water, and a spacious rear deck.

Capt. Craig will provide all the professional-grade fishing equipment you'll need, whether it's trolling for pelagics or deep-dropping for the bottom dwellers. The friendly crew will be ready to assist and advise on the best, safest way to work the gear. Back at the dock, the crew will be more than happy to clean and prepare your share of the catch.

The waters around Sint Maarten are as fish-rich as they are beautiful. Enjoy some of the best views in the world while reeling in some big specimens of the area's prized fish. You'll come across a variety of species, including Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Queen Snapper, Yellow-Eye Snapper, Barracuda, and Spanish Mackerel.

Come with your friends and family and make some unforgettable memories! Not just for hard-core anglers, family groups are always welcome. When you're on vacation, this is a great option for some quality family time. Snorkeling equipment is available on request if you want to explore the amazing marine life up-close

You'll have snacks and a variety of drinks provided. You can also order lunch for $10 per person. Sandwiches on French baguette (ham and cheese, tuna, or chicken) with homemade coleslaw and condiments. All prepared fresh on the day of the charter. Make sure to wear long sleeves and a hat, and bring some sun protection so you can feel relaxed under the hot Caribbean sun! Choose your adventure, and come have fun in these turquoise waters with Coconut Reef Powerboat Tours.

Join Coconut Reef Powerboat Tours and explore the beautiful blue Caribbean waters off the coast of Sint Maarten! The charter is operated by Captain Craig Nicholls. It's made up of experienced captains who'll make sure that your fishing trip is as enjoyable and productive as possible.

Explore the deep blue waters aboard our spacious 38ft Custom Power Cat. The boat accommodates up to 8 guests comfortably. Onboard, you'll have a full array of safety equipment, a private toilet, fresh running water, and a spacious rear deck.

Capt. Craig will provide all the professional-grade fishing equipment you'll need, whether it's trolling for pelagics or deep-dropping for the bottom dwellers. The friendly crew will be ready to assist and advise on the best, safest way to work the gear. Back at the dock, the crew will be more than happy to clean and prepare your share of the catch.

The waters around Sint Maarten are as fish-rich as they are beautiful. Enjoy some of the best views in the world while reeling in some big specimens of the area's prized fish. You'll come across a variety of species, including Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Queen Snapper, Yellow-Eye Snapper, Barracuda, and Spanish Mackerel.

Come with your friends and family and make some unforgettable memories! Not just for hard-core anglers, family groups are always welcome. When you're on vacation, this is a great option for some quality family time. Snorkeling equipment is available on request if you want to explore the amazing marine life up-close

You'll have snacks and a variety of drinks provided. You can also order lunch for $10 per person. Sandwiches on French baguette (ham and cheese, tuna, or chicken) with homemade coleslaw and condiments. All prepared fresh on the day of the charter. Make sure to wear long sleeves and a hat, and bring some sun protection so you can feel relaxed under the hot Caribbean sun! Choose your adventure, and come have fun in these turquoise waters with Coconut Reef Powerboat Tours.

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FISH-5
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+8
US $965
Entire boat: up to 4 people
FISH-7
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: 2 people
FISH-9
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+7
US $1,400
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.7
103 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (101)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
81%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (103)

  • Angela Carter
    Angela Carter
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2016
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Awesome Fishing Trip!

    FISH-5 on September 3, 2026 • 2 adults

    These guys did everything to take care of us, start to finish! We caught two Mahi-Mahi, grouper, and several other kinds. They took us to many different places to try to get us some catch! We found a place to cook our fish we caught! Highly recommend!

  • Drew Albrecht
    Drew Albrecht
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing experience

    FISH-5 on March 26, 2026 • 5 adults

    Sparrow and Randy where a great crew that gave us an excellent experience! We caught a wahoo that gave us plenty of dinner! Just know that fishing is a gamble and you may not catch much. We only caught a few but the overal experience was great. I do not recommended for anyone that gets seasick, it was very choppy.

  • Christine Wingfield
    Christine Wingfield
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    ooooBarracuda!

    FISH-5 on December 6, 2025 • 3 adults

    Had a great fishing trip. caught our first fish in the first 20 minutes on the boat! The boat was comfy and well appointed. My 87 year old dad was treated like an honored guest. Captain and mate very friendly and good humor. We would highly recommend this charter!

  • Francis Roach
    Francis Roach
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    hope for bull Mahi got my wish!

    FISH-5 on January 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    You cant make the fish bite. The experienced crew made it happen. My wish was a bull Mahi and it was just what I got. Great day on the water instead of looking at it. Tight Lines Clasher Capt Fran

  • Travis Smith
    Travis Smith
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Craig

    FISH-5 on April 10, 2026 • 4 adults
  • Kimberly Quirie
    Kimberly Quirie
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Never caught so many in my life!

    FISH-9 on April 25, 2025 • 2 adults

    My husband and I booked a full day. By ten in the morning he had caught a Mahi Mahi. By one in the afternoon we had not caught anything else and I was loosing hope. Suddenly, our amazing crew switched things up and took us to their secret honey hole. I was pulling up more fish faster than I ever had in my life! Two at a time! We were all smiles as we filled the cooler full of fish. At the end of the day, they filleted our Mahi and we took it to a restaurant by Maho Beach. It was the best fish I have ever had. It was a magical experience, all due to the expertise and hospitality of our guide and captain.

  • Jordan Brough
    Jordan Brough
    us
    Wells, NV, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    7 hour trip with Captain JP and crew member Michelle

    FISH-7 on January 12, 2023 • 2 adults

    We showed up and were met by Craig (owner) in the parking lot and he escorted us right to the boat. We headed out to sea and because it was calmer than usual Captain JP took us to a spot he thought would be a good to catch some wahoo and he was right. He was awesome in informing us of what to expect and where we were going. He and Michelle kept a lovely conversation with us and answered all our questions very well. They were very informative. When we got to the spot JP hooked up the lines and right off the bat we caught the black fin tuna. It was a blast and JP helped by telling me what to do. We then put the lines in again and not long after one line caught and JP gave the pole to my wife and as she was starting to reel in her fish the other pole caught so we had two wahoos on line at the same time. My wife and I had a blast the whole time. As we headed back we had just a little extra time and he gave us a brief tour of the Sxm side of the island. Jp and craig helped fillet the fish and sent us with plenty to eat and I must say that’s the best fish I’ve had in a long time. If you want a an awesome experience with some down to earth crew who wants to make you happy then book with these guys. It was a great experience.

  • Mark Little
    Mark Little
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Sail Fish with a slammer of a WaHoo

    FISH-7 on November 20, 2024 • 2 adults

    Had a spectacular day with Coconut Reef charters!!! Ricky and Randy worked the Waters over non stop looking for the fish !!! Early morning just a tad slow we picked up headed to the next hot spot where we had a spectacular sail fish grab the line!!! Great catch and release on the sail fish the off we were trying to find my first wahoo, the crew didn’t disappoint!!! We got a slammer 😊

  • Nelson Cabral
    Nelson Cabral
    Repeat angler
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great bottom fishing!

    FISH-5 on April 23, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We started off doing some trolling. After a couple bites, but no luck we went and did bottom fishing. The kids and I had an absolute blast as a family. We caught probably 30 fish from the bottom.

  • Isabel Cardona
    Isabel Cardona
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Day with the Coconut Reef Crew

    FISH-5 on June 15, 2024 • 2 adults

    Our family had a wonderful deep sea / bottom reef fishing trip thanks to Randy and Eric’s fishing expertise. They were both very helpful and eager to make sure we didn’t go home empty handed. We caught 4 Mahi’s and went to Skip Jack’s where they cooked our catch! Captain Craig and his team treated us great! Will definitely be back! GO COCONUT REEF FISHING!

Rating

4.7
103 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (101)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
81%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (103)

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Angie Carter
Angie Carter
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2016
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome Fishing Trip!
FISH-5 on September 3, 20262 adults

These guys did everything to take care of us, start to finish! We caught two Mahi-Mahi, grouper, and several other kinds. They took us to many different places to try to get us some catch! We found a place to cook our fish we caught! Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tilefish
Rockfish
Gray Triggerfish
Laura Ruginis
Laura Ruginis
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
A great time!
FISH-5 on November 14, 20254 adults

Randy was knowledgeable and informative, Sparrow was so friendly and worked so hard! We caught 2 great sized Wahoo and a handful of Barracuda, Strawberry Grouper, Butterfish, Tilefish, and more. When the Wahoo slowed, we stopped to bottom fish on the way back in. The boat was very comfortable for our group of 4 and the drinks were an added perk. Would highly recommend the boat and crew for a fun day of great fishing!

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Tilefish
Wahoo
Coconut Reef Fishing & Snorkeling Tours
Response from Charter operator

Dear Laura, Thank you so much for the kind words! We're really glad Randy and Sparrow could help make your day on the water memorable. Sounds like the ocean treated you to a great mix of fish—and we're happy the boat and little extras added to the comfort. We always aim to give folks a relaxed, enjoyable experience, so it means a lot to hear you'd recommend us. Hope we get to welcome you aboard again sometime! Safe Travels, The management and crew at Coconut Reef Fishing

Drew Albrecht
Drew Albrecht
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great fishing experience
FISH-5 on March 26, 20265 adults

Sparrow and Randy where a great crew that gave us an excellent experience! We caught a wahoo that gave us plenty of dinner! Just know that fishing is a gamble and you may not catch much. We only caught a few but the overal experience was great. I do not recommended for anyone that gets seasick, it was very choppy.

Willie Rainey
Willie Rainey
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Top Notch
FISH-7 on November 26, 20256 adults

The Coconut Reef Group is top notch. My children and grandchildren came with my wife and I on the trip. Randy and Sparrow were great. We caught Mahi Mahi and Wahoo on the trip. Sparrow was very helpful with my children and gradchildren. Great conversations during the trip. Coconut reef is 5/5 by me. Would recommend highly.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Martin Watts
Martin Watts
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great time!
FISH-5 on June 11, 20265 adults

Too much seaweed for trolling but caught a baracuda on the way to bottom fishing. Caught enough Red Hind to feed us all! Cisco, Sparrow and Henry were great!

Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Great Barracuda

FAQs about Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten

Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $965 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - FISH-5 (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - FISH-7 (7 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - FISH-9 (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private toilet on board.
  • GPS Maretron GPS
  • Fishfinder Simrad/Airmar 1Kw
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system Bluetooth enabled - bring your own tunes
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Terminal tackle is on us. Rod/Reel loss is on you.)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Water, soft drinks, sodas, beer, cocktails.)
  • Drinks (Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks suppplied)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (We maintain all local licenses required.)
Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing (3-10 miles, 100-1500 ft)
  • Offshore fishing (5 to 25 miles, 100-2000 ft)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle (High speed Wahoo trolling where conditions permit.)
  • Bottom fishing (Deep drop for Snapper, Grouper using electric reel)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging (Some nice inshore targets for slow/fast jigging.)
  • Drift fishing (Weather Permitting)
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing (300-1200ft on electric reels)
Top targeted fish species with Coconut Reef Fishing St Maarten include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack (Horse-eye)
  • Queen Snapper (Caribbean)
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tilefish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Coconut Reef Fishing & Snorkeling Tours
8 Fishing Reports
103 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2019

Captain Craig Nicholls is the charter operator and he's been in this business for 4 years He goes out with one main captain and 2 crew members. The main Captain is American-French and he speaks English and French, while the rest of the crew speak English. All members of the crew are locals, who know all about fishing in these waters. They'll make sure to take you to the best fishing grounds in the area. They always make sure that all their customers have a great time. Their motto is: Every guest is a VIP!

Our Team
Craig N.

Craig N.

Captain

Jean-Pierre G.

Jean-Pierre G.

Captain

Coconut Reef Fishing & Snorkeling Tours
Coconut Reef Fishing & Snorkeling Tours
8
reports
103
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Craig Nicholls is the charter operator and he's been in this business for 4 years He goes out with one main captain and 2 crew members. The main Captain is American-French and he speaks English and French, while the rest of the crew speak English. All members of the crew are locals, who know all about fishing in these waters. They'll make sure to take you to the best fishing grounds in the area. They always make sure that all their customers have a great time. Their motto is: Every guest is a VIP!
The crew
Craig N.
Craig N.
Captain
Jean-Pierre G.
Jean-Pierre G.
Captain

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Horse-eye Jack
Horse-eye Jack
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tilefish
Tilefish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Horse-eye Jack
Horse-eye Jack
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Caribbean Queen Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Great fishing experience
    Drew A.
    Drew A.
  • hope for bull Mahi got my wish!
    Francis R.
    Francis R.
  • ooooBarracuda!
    Christine W.
    Christine W.
  • Never caught so many in my life!
    Kimberly Q.
    Kimberly Q.
  • Great bottom fishing!
    Nelson C.
    Nelson C.
  • Great 5 hour trip
    Sarah H.
    Sarah H.
  • Sail Fish with a slammer of a WaHoo
    Mark L.
    Mark L.
  • Solid trip. Great crew.
    Jasen W.
    Jasen W.
  • Great Fishing Day with the Coconut Reef Crew
    Isabel C.
    Isabel C.
  • Great day for our group
    Greg H.
    Greg H.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private toilet on board.
GPS
Maretron GPS
Fishfinder
Simrad/Airmar 1Kw
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Bluetooth enabled - bring your own tunes
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Terminal tackle is on us. Rod/Reel loss is on you.
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Water, soft drinks, sodas, beer, cocktails.
Drinks
Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks suppplied
First mate
Fishing license
We maintain all local licenses required.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Ages 4 and up.
You keep catch
Reasonable limits apply
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4.5% charge will apply.

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