About Us
Eagle Tours is a charter company located on the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.

Catering primarily to the cruise ship industry, the tours are also available for any visitors to the island.

With great facilities and fantastic crew on all the vessels, the tours are a fun and enjoyable way to see a side of the island that most visitors would miss.

It is also possible to charter any of our vessels for private tours, dinner parties, weddings, corporate events and more.

 

Chefs at the beach barbeque, Steve, Mark & Jonathan.

Meet the Team

Petro Jonker  Managing Director.


Sophie Jonker  Financial Director


Debbie Koppens Marketing Manager


Peter Venter
Vessel Operations Manager


Melody and Diane Hostesses


Steve Simmons
1st mate


Attila 1st mate training a new hostess


Joel,  champagne anyone?

Company History
Eagle tours is a family owned and operated sailing tour and charter company started in Jan 2002 on St. Maarten by Petro and Sophie Jonker.

Sailing onboard there Schooner rigged yacht "Southern Comfort", from Cape Town in May 1999 the family arrived in St Maarten a month prior to a hurricane called "Lenny".

Petro joined the Company "Outisland Charters" prior operators of the "Golden Eagles" & "Explorer". 

As Sophie is French and Petro is from a Dutch background, the transition to living on a French/Dutch island was an easy one.

During 2001 an agreement was made with the owners and founders of Out Island charters, John and Judy Reeve, to take over the operations of the vessels and a new company was formed Eagle Tours N.V.

Mainly operating with the cruise ship industry the company has expanded and started the "Friday farewell" tour so that residents and visitors could enjoy the five star service and quality time offered in the beautiful sailing waters of St Maarten/St Martin aboard the Golden Eagle sailing catamarans.

Recently the 51 Beneteau "Veronese" was added to the day charter fleet for those preferring small group traditional sailing.

New arriving end 2007 is a small group fast sailing catamaran which will be available during the coming season for private charter.

Guest's Comments
"The tour was absolutely fantastic... the crew were so friendly and helpful and there was a great atmosphere on board"

"We loved every minute of our trip on the Golden Eagle. Everything was so relaxed and laid-back. We can't wait for our next St. Maarten vacation so we can do it all again!"

"I just want to say a huge thank you to all the crew from the Golden Eagle. Thanks to you our stop in St. Maarten was the most memorable part of our cruise."

"What a fantastic end to a really special vacation. The trip out to Tintamarre was so much fun, and you all took such good care of us. Our kids loved the snorkeling and we loved the rum punch!"

F.A.Q.s
Do you provide snorkel gear?
Yes, we have men's, women's and children’s snorkel gear in all sizes.

How long does it take to reach our destination?
It usually takes about one hour to an hour and a half (depending on your chosen tour).

How big is St. Maarten?
Sint Maarten is 37 square miles . The Dutch side is 16 square miles and the French side is 21 square miles.

How many people live on the island?
The estimated population is about 75,000 people.

How long are the tours?
The Golden eagle sail, the explorer grand island tour, the Ultimate beach and kayak tour & the Ultimate snorkel and kayak tour are all four hours long.The reason why these tours are four hours long is to leave those of you who are here just for the day another half a day to let you see the rest of the island, go shopping or simply go to the beach before departing on your cruise ship. Our Friday farewell which departs on Tuesdays and Fridays lasts all day because the people going on this tour are tourists visiting the island for a week or a longer period.

Are drinks and snacks served on the tours?
All tours have an open bar serving sodas, juices , rum punch and beers. The golden eagle serves freshly made ham and cheese (only cheese for vegetarians) light sandwiches .The Explorer does not serve snacks but it is possible to purchase some food in Marigot, which is the shopping stop during the tour.

Are there restrooms on the vessels and vehicles?
Yes, restrooms are available on every tour except the bus tour part of the explorer grand island tour.

Are the tours suitable for children?
Yes, children do find the tours fun the Golden Eagle sail is the most exciting one for them. Parents enjoy the rum punch while the children stay safe and entertained under the watchful eye of our friendly crews.

Do we have to book in advance?
Our boats can only hold a certain amount of people so it is essential to book to avoid any disappointments.

If I am a senior citizen can I still take the tours?
Yes, our tours are very relaxed and our crew will accommodate all your needs.

Do your tours cater for people with physical or mental disabilities?
Yes, our crew are very helpful and our vessels have comfortable/safe seating areas. It is vital that the disabled individual is accompanied by a care provider.