12 Metre Challenge
Satisfy your thirst for adventure with an exciting sailing race across the waters around St. Maarten! Race against other crews in the America's Cup 12 Metre Regatta.
Have you ever watched sailing regattas and wondered what it would be like to be in one during a race? Here's your chance to find out by booking this St. Maarten excursion ! During this two and a half hour tour you will board one of three yachts and be assigned a crew member's position. Your expert guide crew will show you exactly what to do and will be on hand every step of the way to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Head out to the race course and help move your yacht to victory as you trim a sail, grind a winch or punch a stopwatch. Alternatively you can choose to sit back and relax with water, canned soda or beer and breathe in the salty air as your yacht races along the course. Once back on land celebrate your victory with a refreshing beer or rum punch drink in the 12 Metre Yacht Club, visit the museum and pick up a souvenir or two in the shop. Please Note: Guests must be able to board the yacht and not be prone to seasickness. The minimum age to participate is 9 years of age and guests must be at least 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Guests with limited mobility and children must be accompanied by a companion/adult and life jackets are available on the boat (not mandatory). This tour is not wheelchair/scooter/walker accessible. Price includes bottled beverages onboard the yachts and at the party; crew gratuity not included. Meals can be purchased near the club facility.
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximate 10 minute walk from the cruise pier.
- Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing, swimwear underneath, soft-soled shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat. No heels. Camera for photos (with plastic bag for protection).
- Guests must be able to step in and out of a sailboat and should not be prone to seasickness. Participants must be between 9 and 70 years of age. Guests must be at least 21 years old to consume alcohol. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Life jackets are required. All guests should consider their own physical health before booking this tour, as it is participatory in nature and involves a moderate level of activity. This tour is not wheelchair, scooter, or walker accessible.
- Food & beverages: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.