FOR TRAVEL PUBLISHERS & CREATORS
A local private charter partner for your St Maarten audience
If you publish content for travellers planning St Martin / Sint Maarten, EXPLR.SX can be the local private-charter specialist you point them to. We help your audience find the right local option, handle the enquiry and booking process, and pay you a standard 10% commission when a qualifying referred booking is completed.
Local charter expertise.
Guest booking handled.
10% publisher commission.
Who this is for
This partnership is most useful when your content reaches people with a real trip in mind — travellers deciding what to do, where to go and which experiences are worth booking before or during their stay.
You do not need to publish exclusively about St Maarten. The important part is that your audience includes travellers actively planning the destination and likely to value a private charter.
Destination guides
St Maarten and St Martin travel guides, Caribbean destination websites and independent local or regional travel publications helping visitors plan their stay.
Trip-planning content
Itinerary websites and family, couples, honeymoon or luxury travel publishers covering things to do, day trips and experiences.
Cruise & island-hopping content
Publishers covering St Maarten cruise calls, Anguilla day trips, St Barts, Caribbean island hopping and private shore experiences.
Creators & travel media
YouTube creators, independent travel writers and other publishers whose audiences use their content to make real travel decisions.
What matters is that your audience is actively planning a trip, rather than simply browsing for inspiration.
How EXPLR.SX helps your readers
Private charters have more moving parts than a standard tour listing.
The right option can depend on the date, group size, where the traveller is staying, destination, departure point, level of comfort, budget and current boat availability.
That means your role can stay simple: make the introduction.
Your reader tells EXPLR.SX what they have in mind, and we work through the appropriate local options with them.
What the traveller can tell us
- Preferred date
- Number of guests
- Where they are staying or which cruise they are arriving on
- Destination or type of boat day they have in mind
- Approximate budget, if known
- Children or any particular requirements
They do not need to know the name of a boat, captain or marina before getting in touch.
What EXPLR.SX works out
- Which local boats are appropriate
- The most practical departure point
- Current availability
- Current pricing and inclusions
- Guest communication
- Booking and payment arrangements
- Pre-charter coordination
You are not expected to compare vessels, contact captains, collect payment or become the customer-service point for the charter.
How referrals work
Publisher partnerships are managed directly with EXPLR.SX.
Before referrals begin, we agree a straightforward way to identify the travellers you send us. From there, we take care of the charter enquiry.
1. You refer the traveller
Recommend EXPLR.SX from relevant travel content or introduce the traveller directly when they are looking for a private charter.
2. The traveller contacts EXPLR.SX
They tell us their dates, group size and what they have in mind. We can ask any additional questions needed to understand the request properly.
3. We handle the charter enquiry
We check suitable local options and availability, make recommendations, communicate with the traveller and coordinate the booking and payment process.
4. The charter is completed
Once a qualifying referred charter has been completed, EXPLR.SX pays the publisher commission according to the agreed referral arrangement.
The publisher makes the recommendation. EXPLR.SX takes responsibility for the actual charter enquiry and booking process from there.
Useful guides for your readers
EXPLR.SX publishes practical comparison guides around the questions travellers commonly ask before booking — from budget and boat size to choosing between different destinations and types of charter.
If a guide is relevant to something you are publishing, it can also be a useful resource to point your readers towards.
→ See what changes in boat size, comfort and overall experience at different budgets.
→ Compare St Maarten’s most popular private boat day trips and the type of experience each suits best.
→ A practical guide to choosing the right boat size for your group, and why bigger isn’t always better.
→ How to choose the right private boat day when your time on the island is limited.
STANDARD PUBLISHER COMMISSION
10% publisher commission
Our standard referral commission for travel publishers and creators is 10% of the public charter price on qualifying bookings referred to EXPLR.SX.
Commission becomes payable after the guest’s charter has been successfully completed.
Before referrals begin, we agree how referred enquiries will be identified so the arrangement is clear on both sides.
Enquiries that do not become completed bookings do not generate commission.
What we can arrange
St Martin / St Maarten private charters
Half-day, full-day and sunset private charters for couples, families and groups, with departure options across the island.
Anguilla private charters
Private Anguilla charters for travellers looking for clear water, beaches, time ashore and a relaxed full-day island experience.
St Barts private charters
Full-day private charters for travellers interested in St Barts, including time on the water, Gustavia, restaurants and beach clubs.
Cruise visitors
We also arrange private boat excursions for cruise visitors arriving in Philipsburg, subject to their ship schedule and charter availability.
Private island transfers
Private boat transfers between St Martin / St Maarten, Anguilla and St Barts may also be available depending on the route and requirements.
Why refer to EXPLR.SX?
A recommendation reflects on the publisher making it.
Our job is to look after the traveller once they contact us — with local knowledge, clear communication and appropriate private-charter options rather than leaving them to work through the market alone.
Based locally
EXPLR.SX is based in St Martin / Sint Maarten, with first-hand knowledge of local departure points, destinations and charter logistics.
Private charters first
Private boat charters are a core part of what we do and where our local operator network is strongest.
A trusted local network
We work with a focused network of trusted local captains and charter operators rather than operating as an open boat marketplace.
Human guest support
Enquiries are handled personally. We remain available through the booking and pre-charter process and help coordinate practical changes when needed.
EXPLR.SX is operated by Digitîles SAS, a company registered in Saint-Martin.
What our guests say
Your audience is trusting your recommendation.
We think the best proof is how guests describe the booking and charter experience once they are in our hands.
“Our group of six booked a day trip to Anguilla through EXPLR.SX, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. Communication was excellent, the booking process was easy and seamless, and everything was well organised, stress-free and exactly as promised.”
Geoffrey & Jill Lentz
USA |
Private boat charter
February 2026
- Verified Guest
“EXPLR.SX suggested the perfect excursion for our family with two young children and matched us with an amazing crew who understood exactly what it’s like to travel with little ones. Every question was answered, everything was thoughtfully organised, and we went into the trip with complete confidence and peace of mind. We truly felt looked after from start to finish.”
Chelsey Burr
USA |
Private boat charter
March 2026
- Verified Guest
“EXPLR.SX is a must if you’re arranging any kind of excursion in Saint Maarten. Everything was professional, ethical and flexible. We had some bad weather, but another time was arranged for us without question. Both of our trips were well organised, affordable and amazing. We’d definitely recommend EXPLR.SX.”
Helene Corcoran
Canada |
Private boat charter
April 2026
- Verified Guest
Frequently asked questions
Who can become an EXPLR.SX publisher partner?
The partnership is intended for travel publishers and creators whose audiences include travellers planning St Martin / Sint Maarten.
That can include independent travel bloggers, destination websites, travel writers, YouTube creators, cruise publishers, family or luxury travel sites and other relevant travel media.
You do not need to be based in St Maarten.
Do I need to know which charter to recommend?
No.
In most cases, the most useful referral is simply to EXPLR.SX.
The traveller can tell us their date, group size, where they are staying and what they have in mind. We then check the local options and help them narrow the choice.
How are referrals tracked?
Before referrals begin, we agree a simple attribution method with each publisher so both sides understand how referred enquiries and completed bookings will be identified.
The partnership is managed directly with EXPLR.SX rather than through an automated affiliate dashboard.
What commission do publishers earn and when is it paid?
Our standard publisher referral commission is 10% of the public charter price on qualifying referred bookings.
Commission is paid following the successfully completed charter.
Enquiries that do not become bookings, or bookings that are cancelled rather than completed, do not generate commission.
Do I need to handle the guest booking?
No.
Once the traveller contacts us, EXPLR.SX can handle the private-charter enquiry, check suitable options and availability, communicate with the guest, coordinate the booking and payment process and manage the practical pre-charter details.
You make the referral; we handle the charter enquiry from there.
Can I continue using Viator or GetYourGuide for other experiences?
Yes.
A publisher partnership with EXPLR.SX does not need to replace the way you recommend every tour or activity.
It is particularly useful when your audience wants a private charter and would benefit from direct local help choosing the right option.
Which destinations does EXPLR.SX cover?
EXPLR.SX arranges private charters around St Martin / Sint Maarten and to Anguilla and St Barts.
We can also assist with selected private island transfers and private charter requests for cruise visitors.
Availability, routes and suitable boats depend on the date, group and conditions.
TRAVEL PUBLISHERS & CREATORS
Could EXPLR.SX work for your audience?
Send us your website, publication or channel and a little about the St Maarten or Caribbean travel content you publish.
We’ll take a look and, if the fit makes sense, discuss a simple referral arrangement directly with you.
Email: partner@explr.sx
Publisher partnerships are set up directly with EXPLR.SX. There is no automated signup process.
