Pinel Island. Maarten s best kept secrets and a favorite snorkeling spot. A tropical paradise off french st martin charming pinel island or isle pinel or in french ilet pinel or ile de pinel is a tiny island on the north end of st.
Most of the taxi drivers know where the island is located. Driving there from the south side of st. Martin takes no more than 30 minutes depending of the traffic.
Martin takes no more than 30 minutes depending of the traffic.
Martin 5 minutes off the shores of french cul de sac and a few hundred yards off the northwestern end of orient bay. Great little island very close to anse marcel. Pinel island lies in orient bay access is via boats that run from cul de sac. There are calm waters for swimming or snorkeli.
