What's included
- Tandem kayak for 2 people
- Paddles and life jackets
- Directions and tips before you leave
- Reef tax
- Nature reserve fees
Kayak rental
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Caribbean Paddling
Tandem kayak rental to Pinel Island and Little Key
Pinel Island pier, Cul-de-Sac, Saint Martin
Hours
09:30 - 12:30 / 15:30 - 17:00
Duration
approx. 3h00
Starting from
$79
The easiest kayak launch for reaching Pinel Island
Caribbean Paddling rents kayaks right at the Pinel ferry pier in Cul-de-Sac Bay, facing the island. The offer bookable on Viator is a tandem kayak rental for two people, to explore Little Key and Pinel Island at your own pace.
Before you leave, the team hands you paddles and life jackets, with detailed directions and tips on where to find the quietest coves and beaches. You then paddle across the protected bay, land your kayak on the shore of each island and explore on foot. On the way, you may spot fish, turtles or stingrays. On Pinel, you can relax on the beach, swim or have lunch at one of the beach restaurants, then paddle back whenever you like, within 3 to 7 hours.
The price is USD 79 per kayak for two, with the reef tax and nature reserve fees included. There is no guide on the water and no hotel pickup. The rental is closed on Saturdays and depends on the weather: if it is cancelled, you are offered a new date or a full refund. Wind can make the way back harder, so ask about the day’s conditions before you set off.
Best for
Couples, families with children, active travelers and visitors who want to reach Pinel on their own.
Visitor tips
If you rent without a guide, always ask about the day's conditions before leaving. Wind can make the return paddle harder. For a quieter Pinel visit, start early and leave enough time to paddle back before closing.
Highlights
- Launch from the Pinel ferry pier, facing the island
- Little Key and Pinel at your own pace
- Walk around both islands
- Fish, turtles and stingrays along the way
- Private rental for your group
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Prices
Most popular
Tandem kayak rental to Pinel
Price per kayak for 2 people, for 3 to 7 hours. Reef tax and reserve fees included.
- Adult
- $79
Good to know
- Price per kayak, 2 people maximum
- Independent rental, no guide on the water
- No hotel pickup: meet at the Pinel ferry pier in Cul-de-Sac
- Closed on Saturdays
- Moderate fitness needed, not recommended with back or heart problems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Snorkel gear is not provided, bring your own
- Cancelled in bad weather, with a new date or a full refund
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Set course for Pinel by kayak or paddleboard
A simple, eco-minded and highly scenic way to explore Cul-de-Sac and Pinel Island.