About
Great Bay Express is a ferry service operating high-speed crossings between Philipsburg in Sint Maarten and Gustavia in St. Barths. The journey takes about 45 minutes on comfortable mono-hull vessels like Shantiwa and Big B, with the largest accommodating up to 250 passengers. They offer one-way, round-trip, and day trip options with child and resident discounts, no hidden fees or extra charges for luggage/baggage. Departures are from Bobby's Marina in Philipsburg, with multiple daily sailings (typically 3 or more, varying by day, no service on Sundays in some schedules). The service emphasizes convenience, speed, and reliability for travel between the islands, with passport required and advance booking recommended.
