Colorful Species Of Birds
Back at the ship by about 11:30 am, 5 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 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 pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 8:40 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 12:40 pm.
- 11:10 amTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 11:30 amBack at the gangway5 h 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
Enjoys close up encounters with our colorful feathered inhabitants. Learn of their behavior. Feed the birds for a truly close-up encounter. Learn our island history and culture. Great photo stops. Feed the Iguanas. Sample Gouda cheese. cool off with an Ice cream. Choose to shop, dine or swim in Phillipsburg at the end of the tour or be taken back to the pickup point. Phillipsburg, a veritable shopping Meca is a 5-minute drive from the cruise port.
Max 20 per group English
What's included
- Round trip transfers, scenic drive, historical narration, iguana feeding, souvenir shop, limited cheese tasting, complimentary ice cream as long as supplies last.
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Stop 1Discover our island’s culture & charm. Enjoy personal encounters with some of our colorful feathered inhabitants. Depart the cruise port or hotel near Philipsburg in an air-conditioned minivan. Listen to informative commentary from your driver as you traverse the village roads and green hillsides on route to the bird park. On arrival explore the garden habitat of exotic and colorful species of birds. Staff will disseminate information on the species of birds at the park. Wander leisurely amidst species such as black headed caique, brown throated conure, ring neck parakeet, sun conure and others. Feeding the birds is fascinating & unique, a truly up-close encounter. See plants and vegetation, some of which are medicinal & nutrition for the birds. On return, stop for ice cream, and an opportunity to sample or purchase a variety of Dutch Gouda cheese, one of the most popular cheeses worldwide. Then back to port or stay in town to shop, dine or swim and return to port at your leisure.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Twin Island Excursions. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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