Loterie Farm from the St. Maarten cruise port

Nature30-35 minutes by taxi3-4 hoursFits a typical call

A private nature reserve on the slopes of Pic Paradis with a spring-fed jungle pool, hiking trails and a restaurant. The Fly Zone zipline is currently listed as closed.

Getting there from the ship

From
Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility
Travel time
30-35 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Maarten taxi fares.
Time to allow
3-4 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h at Loterie Farm, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:55 am · At Loterie Farm
    30-35 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility.
  3. 3
    2:55 pm · Leave Loterie Farm by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for St. Maarten; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Check before you go: pool entry has reservation rules (pool bookings close at 10:00 on the day, cabanas 10:00-12:00), weekends are adults-only at the pool, and the zipline is closed.

St. Maarten cruise port: Loterie Farm FAQ

How far is Loterie Farm from the St. Maarten cruise port?

From Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility it is 30-35 minutes by taxi.

How much time do you need at Loterie Farm?

Allow 3-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h at Loterie Farm, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Loterie Farm on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 30-35 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility. Check before you go: pool entry has reservation rules (pool bookings close at 10:00 on the day, cabanas 10:00-12:00), weekends are adults-only at the pool, and the zipline is closed.

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Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Loterie Farm

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  • Grand Case · Food & drink · 30-45 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.6 km from Loterie Farm
  • Orient Bay · Beach · 25-35 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.1 km from Loterie Farm
  • Marigot · Town & walking · 25-40 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.4 km from Loterie Farm
  • Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill · Adventure · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.3 km from Loterie Farm