Shore Excursion: Philipsburg to Marigot Sightseeing Tour

4.3 (11 reviews)3 h–4 hSt. MaartenCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h–4 h; we plan for 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical St. Maarten call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs up to 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility (Port St. Maarten), Harbour Point Village.

Among the 400 St. Maarten shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 77% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical St. Maarten call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Enjoy this wonderful 3 to 4 hour guided sightseeing tour which takes you from the Dutch side of the island to the French side. Start in Philipsburg, St Maarten and explore the local sights and then cross the border into Marigot, St Martin. Your native and local guide will lead the way. thank you.

Max 100 per group English

What's included

  • Educational tour
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Local experienced, professional guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

  1. 1
    St Martin / St Maarten
    Group rates start from 6 person upwards, below will be personalized. Email us, call or best WhatsApp us 17215534319 to join the group! Island Sightseeing & History from Natives of the Island (No beach) Passing through Philipsburg to – The Hill – Overlooking Indigo bay – Simpson Bay – Cole Bay Hill – Maho (Sunset) beach – West Indies Shopping Mall – Marigot for shopping - Philipsburg for shopping - back to the ship.
    4 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
The Meeting Place is the EDC Parking Lot which is all the way left (do not go right) going out of the Port until you come to a green Fence with the EDC Sign overheard and has a white tent inside. If not coming from the Port please notify us to make arrangements accordingly.
The Meeting Place is the EDC Parking Lot which is all the way left (do not go right) going out of the Port until you come to a green Fence with the EDC Sign overheard and has a white tent inside. If not coming from the Port please notify us to make arrangements accordingly.
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Infant seats are available for rent if needed
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Participants are solely responsible for their medical conditions (or conditions they are in) and choice of choosing this tour (or conditions and expenses resulting from being on this tour) or any of our services provided. please use wisdom according to your situation (medical condition or condition you are in) as you best know what you can or cannot do.

Traveler reviews

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