Adventure Tours in Sint Maarten

Prior to going on my Broadreach trip I was a little nervous going into it, not knowing what I was getting myself into and meeting bunch of “strangers.” Little did I know all the instructors and everyone else were so welcoming and kind spirited, I immediately felt a sense of relief and knew I was gonna have the best time. Learning to scuba dive was my favorite part, I always felt so safe and it was just such an exciting and fun thing to do. Also, living on a boat and learning to sail showed me a new side of myself and the world. It taught me to be so great full for the normal Luxuries like unlimited water and internet but also taught me that you don’t need fancy things to live your best life. Exploring all the islands was so cool, I was immersed so many new cultures I had never experienced, and I loved hiking and exploring. The bond I formed with the people around me, is a bond I will never forget, and by the end of the trip I didn’t wanna leave and was ready to come back as soon as I could.

This trip was really fun, but also a bit stressful. For starters, the living situation was rough. It was too hot to sleep in the cabins, so we had to sleep outside, but it rained every night, and it was difficult for all of us to fit under the covered area. My boat had seven people on it, but some had 12, which must have been really cramped! I loved learning to dive and meeting new people, but I felt a little bit unsupported sometimes. For instance, I got this rash (probably due to the fact that you're only allowed 10 seconds of fresh water to shower with), and I wasn't sure who to go to. I guess I could have gone to my counselors, but I would have rather spoken to someone from the support boat. It was kind of frustrating because, even though they were supposed to be there to support us, we never really had a chance to talk to them. I kind of just wanted to call my mom and ask her what to do. I know that all of our counselors and staff were adults and professionals, but I would have felt more comfortable talking to my mom and having her contact support boat for me. We weren't allowed to wash out hands, we could only use hand sanitizer, and we almost ran out before the trip was over. We washed our dishes in the ocean (although we rinsed them off at the end), and if someone used the bathroom while we were doing dishes, we had to wait for a while. Maybe I'm just not cut out for boat life, but I did have a pretty good time.

This voyage was insane! I had so much fun and new friends that I think I got more memories there than in all of my previous camps. If you will ever go on that trip, get some candy to share with your teammates and counselors (if you do that they might even take you on the unplanned night dive :). I had a lot of fun!!!

I had an amazing experience for 12 night aboard our boat seeing the Carribbean and snorkeling on all the islands. The food was great overall and I had fun cooking and preparing meals with friends and counselors. I loved sleeping outside on the boat and seeing the amazing stars and night skies. I loved being able to disconnect and just be with peers and the amazing counselors. I learned to sail and want to learn more next summer. Our hikes and our adventures on land were great! I highly recommend this trip and hope to return to Broadreach again soon!

This trip was amazing!! I loved it so much that I did it twice! Seeing all of the amazing life and islands was insane. Being able to learn how to dive in such a cool place was one of my favorite experiences ever.

The whole trip was so amazing, I loved every second! My favorite part was definitely learning to scuba dive and seeing all of the turtles. It was a little disappointing that we were unable to go to Saba because of a storm but we still had a lot of fun. In replacement for the Saba land day we went to st.Martin and all got Shawarma for lunch. We went scuba diving at least once a day and saw stingray, starfish, urchins, Sandollars, small fish, and even a shark! My favorite dive was one of our last, during this dive we didn’t wear our fins and we were blowing ring bubbles and doing back flips. Overall I though this trip was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend!

Working with Broadreach was a seamless process that clearly comes from experience. From the administration to the actual trip leaders, we always felt connected and that our child was safe. Our 13 year old came home with more confidence and an excitement for travel. Now that he has completed his level 1 scuba certification, he is ready to get his advanced diving so that he can use it to volunteer in the shark tank at the local aquarium. He made friends from around the world and saw parts of the Caribbean only known to the locals. Thank you Broadreach for taking such wonderful care of our child and opening his eyes to the world.

Broadreach responded to this reviewOctober 20, 2022

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! How amazing that your son is hoping to use his skills to volunteer in your community! We loved having him.

I went to broadreach during 2021, during a lot of COVID cases. I felt safe and healthy during the camp, and there were tests when we needed them. I also loved the sailing and scuba combination, and I enjoyed most of my time during the camp. I am going back a year later, and am so grateful for all the amazing experiences I had and friendships I'll have for a long time.

Broadreach responded to this reviewOctober 20, 2022

Thanks for your review, Lyla! We're glad you felt safe and enjoyed your time with us. Can't wait to see you again next summer!

She loved the sailing and learned a lot about scuba diving. It was also a good opportunity for her to be on her own without her parents making all the decisions. Things were well coordinated and ran on time.

Broadreach responded to this reviewOctober 20, 2022

Thank you so much for your review! We're so glad your daughter enjoyed her experience :)

I had such a fun time getting SCUBA certified and learning how to sail. I met people that had became my family for 21 days and that I will remember and talk to for a very long time. I had such a fun time and will never forget this life changing experience.

Diving has always been a huge part of my life, and I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to get into it on a professional level. This was my second Broadreach trip and it did not disappoint. The faculty and other students were amazing to work with and really helped push me through the fast track of both courses all while having boatloads of fun. Truly life-changing and very much prepared me for a career in diving.

All of us except the current skipper and Toyota (Taylor) were standing on the bow of our sailboat, Tara. Gliding across the water and doing flips in the air, a huge pod of dolphins were by our side for what felt like hours. I love sailing and I have never been to the Caribbean, so I wanted to experience a new place. It is also the longest, and that stuck out for me. The living conditions on the boat were nothing but fun. Most everyone slept on the bow every night, until the rain came. We always enjoyed dancing in the cabin while the cooks made our meals. While we cleaned, everyone danced, had soap fights, and ended up jumping in the water. Best home I've ever been to.

This Broadreach program left me absolutely speechless. I met people that will be my friends for the rest of my life, and the leaders were so enthusiastic about teaching and traveling with us. Living on a boat and exploring over twenty islands with best friends is an experience that is almost impossible to get anywhere else. To this day, I am still having withdrawls from this paradise. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I came back a different person with different point of views and a new sense of confidence. I don't have the words to express the incredible memories I hold inside of my heart. Nothing makes me happier.