Cole Bay, St. Maarten · 25-45 min transfer plus ferry timing from Anguilla
A named Cole Bay shoreline area, useful for coastal orientation but generally not a standard tourist swimming beach.
Location
Cole Bay, St. Maarten
Water type
Caribbean Sea — generally calm
Best time
Morning for calmer water; late afternoon for softer light
Ferry to here
25-45 min transfer plus ferry timing
Cole Bay Shore / Kool Bay typically offers sheltered, calm water suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Conditions vary by season — check locally before entering. No lifeguards on duty. Mostly a shoreline reference rather than a recommended swim beach.
Wind
Light trades, 10–18 kph
Snorkeling
Coral and reef fish present
Safety
No lifeguard — swim with caution
Parking
Street and lot parking nearby
Food
Beach bars and cafés within walking distance
Getting there
Taxi or rental car from Princess Juliana International Airport
Area
Cole Bay · St. Maarten
Treat this as a named shore area first and a swim spot only when conditions and access are clearly safe.
