Half-Day Cocktails Mixology in Philipsburg and Orient Bay Tour

4 hSt. MaartenCulture & historyFood & drinkFits 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 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 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

Irresistible, multicultural experience, second to none, uniquely designed to highlight an authentic adult journey into a paradise of exotic flavors and picturesque beach.

Join us on a duo-nation, one island experience, for a cocktail making mixology workshop into the magical world of Caribbean Cocktails and French Side Orient Beach exploration.

Max 22 per group English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tapas made from 100 percent local ingredients fresh on the spot including and assortment of Tostones topped with a mango salsa guacamole , fried dusted coconut shrimps, small bite spicy sa
  • learn the science of mixtures on an interactive Caribbean Mixology workshop.

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Philipsburg
    On your first stop in the heart of the Dutch side Capital Philipsburg, learn the science of mixtures on an interactive Caribbean Mixology workshop. Guided by known professional Chef and Bartender, learn and explore the flavors, depths and deep cultural ties of all carefully chosen ingredients, flaunting their authentic tropical expressions. Craft your personalized whole coconut cocktail based on your tastes, as you shake, muddle and stir traditional island ingredients and rums. Finally, enjoy your exotic cocktail delicacy, where the lavish tastes explode on your palate, accompanied by perfected paired Tapas made from 100 percent local ingredients fresh on the spot including and assortment of Tostones topped with a mango salsa guacamole, fried dusted coconut shrimps, small bite spicy salmon cream cheese sushi and famous butter chicken skewers.
    1 h 30 min
  2. 2
    Orient Bay
    Thereafter, on to Orient Beach on French St. Maarten, delivering a pristine crystallized beaches with white sands and spectacular views. During your hour of free time, feel free to explore the beautiful oceans treasures and or simply experience the oasis relaxing in the paradise’s tranquilities at the beach enjoying a refreshing drink.
    45 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
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.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total duration of the tour is 3 hours and the remaining is for travel time.

Operated by Tours.sx (INFINITE ISLAND TOURS NV). Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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