St. Maarten Pelican Private Tour
Back at the ship by about 1:40 pm, 2 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 50 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:30 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h–5 h; we plan for 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:20 am.
- 1:30 pmTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 1:40 pmBack at the gangway2 h 50 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.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical St. Maarten call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs up to 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 1:40 pm — 1 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 2:40 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 100 St. Maarten shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 80% 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
Our Tours are one of a kind. our goal is to give you the best experience tour you have ever gotten in your entire life. we focus on Fun, Education and more Fun.
what makes us different then the rest tour companies is we make sure you leave St.Maarten with a big smile on your face. Our tours are educational and exploring the most amazing Island views and Beaches that St.Maarten has to offer. Our tour comes with free cold beverages throughout the entire tour.
Private tour English
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
- 1Oyster PondCoral Reef photoshoot Coral Reef is known for its beautiful Atlantic Ocean view, perfect for photo taking. The reef waves can be up to 3 to 4 feet high depends on the weather. On days when the sky is clear you can see St.Barts, an Island just outside St.Maarten.
- 2Maho BeachMaho Beach Bar Maho Beach Bar is known for its live entertainment and of curse the main attraction, the Planes taking off. thousands of people from all over the world come to gain this amazing experience. If your are looking for lots of fun and beer drinking, then this is the place to be. just imagine being blown away from a plane, the blast of the plane taking off is what tourist are dying to experience and enjoying the beach.
- 3MarigotMarigot is famous for French culture, shopping area, French Croissants and Fort Luis with everything within walking distance. Shopping malls, markets, an Restaurant all is 5 minutes apart.
- 4Simpson BayThe Border Point Photo shoot is the spot where the French and Dutch meet to divide St.Maarten/St.Martin. This historical site indicated where The French and Dutch started their journey on divided both side of the Island.
- 5Orient BayOrient Bay Beach is famous for its quite relaxing environment. this beach is divided in two sections, part clothed and the other nude, with several Bars and Restaurants. they also do Jet skies and Para Sailing. Orient Bay Beach is the Oldest beach on the French side on St.Martin with am historical background knowledgeable for tourist.
- 6Simpson BayKimsha Beach is one of the new and upcoming beach with lots food attraction and Janskies. Kimsha beach is and already an tourist attraction with over 10 new Restaurants and our local own Beer factory. Tourist can get the opportunity to see how our local beer is made.
- 7Cole BayMr. Bells photo shoot is one of St.Maarten most famous photo shoot on the Island with the national flag in the background making the view more beautiful for tourist attraction, with a view overlooking the entire Cole Bay and Simpson Bay area.
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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by St.Maarten / St.Martin Pelican Island Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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