12 Metre Regatta St. Maarten

12 Metre Regatta St. Maarten

All visitors arriving on cruise ships should contact your cruise line Excursions Desk to book your tour.

Every day, we run authentic head-to-head races (called “regattas”) on an actual America's Cup Racing Yacht. The course is set in the beautiful Great Bay of Sint Maarten.

A 12 Metre Regatta race is for everyone ages 6 or older*, and no prior sailing experience is necessary! Our expert crew will provide you and your party with all the knowledge needed to safely enjoy this sailing adventure of a lifetime!
*6-8 year old guests may join the excursion with guardian consent.

Itinerary

All visitors arriving on cruise ships should contact your cruise line Excursions Desk to book your tour.

Prior to boarding the America’s Cup race yachts, guests form into teams and receive an introduction to these unique boats and the incredible racing event they are about to experience. Guests are then tendered out to the yachts anchored in the bay.

Guests have the option to actively participate – grinding winches, trimming sails, punching a stopwatch – or to sit back and enjoy the thrill ride! For guests who elect to participate, they are provided a task along with clear instructions from one of our professional Team. Guests have a chance to hone their skills while the boats sail down to the starting line for the race.

Under the watchful eyes of the 12 Metre Regatta crew, guests enjoy the adrenaline rush of sailing these fabulous thoroughbreds of the sea. These agile America’s Cup race boats slice through the clear blue waters of Sint Maarten at surprising speeds that have everyone grinning from ear to ear! It’s truly a dream come true for fans of the America’s Cup and the legendary 12 Metre Class yachts, as well as an exceptional thrill for seasoned sailors and novices alike.