First trip to Pinel was in January 1981. Just our family of 7 on the small boat "ferry" and on Pinel island. Rate was a "soft" $5/person.
We negotiated a settlement of $25 for our crew. No restaurants, just the beach and snorkeling. One of the most pleasant afternoons
I've ever spent on St. Martin.
Yes. That's the way I remember it too from a cruise ship day at Pinel.