See the Planes Adventure on Orient Beach

4.6 (8 reviews)5 hSt. MaartenSightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:36 pm, 2 h 54 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 54 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. 8:28 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:22 am.
  4. 1:28 pm
    Tour ends8 min back to the pier
  5. 1:36 pm
    Back at the gangway2 h 54 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 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:28 am and be back at the gangway around 1:36 pm — 1 h 54 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 2:36 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The meeting point is at the cruise pier or a short walk from it — the operator's own directions are written from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility (Port St. Maarten), Harbour Point Village. We allow 8 min to walk off and find them; usually no taxi and no transfer eating into your day.

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 quality beach time at the famous Orient Beach for two hours. Water sports and lounge chairs are available, at your own expense. Then, board your van or coach for a drive over to the most talked about beach in the Caribbean to see the planes. Get ready for another two hours at the Maho Beach.

Max 30 per group English

What's included

  • Refreshments

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Orient Bay Beach
    One of the most popular beaches on the island located on the French Side. Guest can take part in water sports activities or lounge on the beach chairs. Or hang out at the local beach bars and try the island's local mixed rums.
    2 h
  2. 2
    Maho Beach
    Maho Beach is located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. It is famous for being adjacent to the Princess Juliana International Airport making it at attraction to visitors and locals alike and for plane-watchers enthusiast
    2 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Under the white tent at the EDC-lot located at the North exit of the cruise port.
Under the white tent at the EDC-lot located at the North exit of the cruise port.
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
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Guest should walk with towel, change of clothes, sun screen.

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Amigo Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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