St Maarten French And Dutch Sightseeing And Grand Case Beach Tour

5.0 (1 reviews)4 hSt. MaartenSightseeingFits 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

From the Philipsburg cruise port Meet your friendly guide. And board a comfortable, air-conditioned van for transport to take you to three amazing stop on the island. onboard, enjoy complimentary refreshments like water, beer, and soda and rum punch.

Private tour English, French

What's included

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Local guide
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Beverages

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

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    D & A Taxi Tours
    The first stop will be on Cole Bay Hill. This stop permits your group a panoramic view of Simpson Bay lagoon. Also visible in the background are the neighboring islands of Anguilla, Saba and St. Eustatius. The second stop will be at Marigot, the capital of the French side of the island, for shopping and Find amazing souvenirs at the free market. The final stop Grand Case Beach on the French side You can also relax on the white sand beach or swim in the crystal clear water or have lunch at the rain bow cafe Restaurant (own expense).
    4 hAdmission included

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. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18
  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Note: tour departure time is based on local island time, not cruise ship time
  • It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

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Operated by D AND A TAXI SERVICE AND TOURS. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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