The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour
Cutting it close: back about 4:00 pm, inside your 1 h safety margin. Only book a departure that starts by 8:10 am.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 8:40 amEarliest tour startTour runs 5 h–7 h; we plan for 7 h. Latest sensible start: 8:10 am.
- 3:40 pmTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 4:00 pmBack at the gangway30 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll 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.
About this tour
Experience The Best Of St Maarten in one day with just you and your family or group! Avoid the overcrowded tours with this Exclusive Private Tour Combination. Get to do a Sightseeing tour, a historic tour, get your pictures taken with the gorgeous island views in the background with your camera, do some fabulous duty free shopping, eat lunch at a delicious local restaurant, then swim/relax at Mullet Bay, one of the best beaches in St Maarten or any beach of your choice! Do whatever your heart desires and stay as long as you like on any points of interest!
***Must bring towels and changing clothes if you plan on spending time in the water.
***No Drinking, wet clothing or eating is allowed our Vehicles
Private tour English
What's included
- My service as a certified sightseeing and historic tour guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Cruise Port Pickup and Drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Your pictures taken with your cameras including the views in the background
Itinerary
- 1Philipsburg CourthousePhilipsburg is the busiest shopping area on the islaland and capital city of the Dutch part of St.Martin or, as we Dutch side, Sint Maarten.
- 2Rotary Lookout PointThis is a place where you can see for miles of the scenic shoreline. Absolutely gorgeous!
- 3Orient BayOrient Beach is a beautiful beach tucked away. The beach has a nude section but it’s optional.
- 4Grand CaseNestled in a northern crook on the French side of Saint Martin, Grand Case is beloved by tourists and locals for its gourmet cuisine. Indulging in a decadent French meal after a long day in the sun is one of Grand Case’s greatest pleasures.
- 5Marigot MarketThe capital of French St-Martin, the port town of Marigot is dominated by a colonial-era stone fort high up on the hill.Down by the ferry dock vendors set up a colorful market in the mornings.
- 6MahoAs soon as you get you off the bus just get drinks and take pictures. This is a famous place in the world for a reason!
- 7Mullet BaySunset Central! Just beautiful this may well be the best beach to visit on St Maartin - pristine sand, beautiful water and amazing BBQ
- 8Great Bay BeachBeautiful beache, has Great views and is convenient to Front Street.
- 9Little Bay BeachGreat views!
- 10Maho BeachCrystal clear water, perfect place for spotting planes while enjoying St Maarten!
- 11BoardwalkAt the heart of Downtown Philipsburg
- 12Orient Bay BeachOrient is the most beautiful beach on this island. Nice soft sand, beautiful water and scenery. There is a lot to do with every water activity you can think of and a number of bars and restaurants right on the beach.
- 13Fort LouisFort Louis provides some exceptional views to take photos, and also to learn about the history of the Fort. It makes for a pleasant, really small hike up some stairs and then a paved street way
- 14Grand Case BeachSuper nice beach, where there are a lot of possibilities to get some food for lunch or dinner. We had an amazing time and were able to speak to some locals which was quite fun! Nice and clear water and a beautiful horizon.
- 15Baie RougeBeautiful hidden beach at the French side of St Maarten. Amazing scenery with clear shallow waters. Unique rocky shore gives a beautiful accent to this spot.
- 16Sunset Bar & GrillWould famous Beach bar
- 17Drive-byPrivate island tour
- 18Drive-byPrivate Sightseeing Tour
- 19Drive-byPrivate island tour
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ***Must bring towels and changeing clothes if you plan on spending time in the water***(No Exceptions)
- **No wet clothing, no drinking and no eating inside of tour bus** (No Exceptions)
- ***Kids must be well behaved, no hitting, fighting or throwing of any objects inside of the tour bus**
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Operated by Sunita Tours St Maarten. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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