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Swaliga Charters, Philipsburg

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Swaliga Charters

Bobby's Marina, Philipsburg, St Maarten-St Martin
+599 542 0022
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Swaliga II - perfect boat for the trip
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Ranked #11 of 29 activities in Philipsburg
5.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: Swaliga Charters offers activities including water sports, scuba diving, snorkel/beach tours, private charters, inter island excursions to St. Barts... more » Owner description: Swaliga Charters offers activities including water sports, scuba diving, snorkel/beach tours, private charters, inter island excursions to St. Barts and Anguilla, with the famous Swaliga 2 Catamaran. Land and water based activities. We offer activities to ship passengers on a private level. Our website is under construction and will be available soon. Please contact me, Alan Bishop for excursion details and we look forward to making your day or vacation in St. Martin the best day of your vacation. « less
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Largo, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Excellent People and Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

My fiance and I took a trip to St Maarten and booked an excursion on July 7th, through our cruise line Royal Caribbean. While we had snorkeled in the Caribbean before, we had never done snuba. My fiance has panic attacks easy and this seemed like an good compromise to scuba diving. Unfortunately we didn't have the greatest weather with... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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21 reviews 21 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“First rate fun with Capt. Bob and Swaliga!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011

From our initial inquiry emails all the way through to our return to dock Capt. Bob provided first rate service and the best time we had on St. Martin during our week long stay. My wife and I have traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean and the Swaliga Charter was by far the most professional and well run tour we have... More

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Eagle, Idaho
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58 reviews 58 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Excellent Communication and beautiful boat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2011

Thanks for a great trip. Lots of fun, beautiful island and great communication. Very memorable trip.

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Granger, Indiana
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Captain Bob & Swaliga Charters Provided the Perfect Excursion!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2011

Based on the glowing reviews and rating that I observed here on Trip Advisor I chartered with Captain Bob & Swaliga in early December. This day was the highlight of our entire trip! We had a party of 6, my wife and I along with our 2 adult sons and their significant others. I can not offer enough kind words... More

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Iowa
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51 reviews 51 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Excellent Day in SXM”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011

We went out with Swaliga Charters for a fabulous day during our cruise. Captain Bob was knowledgeable and made sure that everyone in our group (including 2 kids) had a fabulous time. If you go to SXM and want to have a nice day out on the water then you simply need to connect with Bob.

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Ransomville, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Can't wait to go on the Swaliga 2 again!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2011

I am so happy that the earlier post saying that the Swaliga 2 is out of business is totally not true!!! I just spoke to Capt. Bob and booked it again for this April when we are returning to St Maarten. We took this excursion back in April of 2008 ansd absolutely loved it!!! I have been travelling to the... More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
1 review
“great experience and still operating.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2011

After seeing the post that this excursion was not operating anymore, I was disappointed because we have gone out with Capt. Bob 3 years in a row. I emailed him and found out that they are still working as usual. We had a great time and will be back every year like clockwork, We never get tired of Capt. Bob,... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“this tour is not available anymore”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2010

Had my heart set on this tour for our trip, the swaliga has changed owners and the boat is not operational at this time, i wish i would have known this before i got there, highly disappointed that no where on their website or anywhere else does is say this.

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bcass1, Manager at Swaliga Charters, responded to this review
3 January 2011

This review is false. Swaliga is still operating under the same owner and captain for the past 3 years. Please contact us for current information at: bcass1@aol.com Thank you for all of the good reviews and we look forward to hearing from old and new customers in the new year. Capt. Bob More

Salem, Oregon
1 review
“Amazing!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2010

We went on the swaliga in June, we had so much fun! I recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see literal paradise. Captain Bob takes you to a place called prickly pear where the water is transparent and the beach is white sand. Just looking at the pictures takes my breath away even 6 months later. We went... More

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“Good times with good hosts.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2010

Captain Bob's the best. Charismatic and accomodating. Thanks for the memorable day.

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