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Ilet Pinel

Address: Ilet Pinel, 97150

Category: Beaches
Location: St. Martin and St. Maarten

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.8/5

Fodor's Review:

A protected nature reserve, this kid-friendly island is a five-minute ferry ride from French Cul de Sac ($6 per person round-trip). The water is clear and shallow, and the shore is sheltered. If you like snorkeling, don your gear and paddle along both sides of the coasts of this pencil-shape speck in the ocean. Off the pier you'll see live lobsters just waiting to become someone's lunch at the isle's two restaurants. A small boutique sells wraps, hats, and T-shirts. Because of its popularity, Ilet Pinel is often crowded.

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by mesnorkle from near Chicago on 12/6/08
It looks tempting, but it's not worth the time.
People feed the fish, so there are plenty of barracuda, and few other larger fish. Snorkeling was poor.

You must pay for ALL ammenities once you reach the island. Chairs, umbrellas, and food are EXPENSIVE.

Stay on the Main Island. St. Martin has much better beaches to offer.

Member Rating: 2.6
Ratings details: Experience: 3.0 Ease: 3.0 Value: 2.0 Don't Miss: 2.0

Reviewed by bfecowycz from warren, oh on 12/4/08
5 minute ferry ride from french cul de sac well worth it. beautiful beach, great snorkeling. great food.