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Adventure Island Sightseeing Tour with Maho Beach Plane Spotting
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From $65.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
This tour will take you on an adventure to places such as Oyster Pond, Grand Case (or Orient Beach), Marigot—the French capital—and, of course, Maho Beach for extreme plane spotting.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Iguanas and their natural habitat
- Brief stop at Oyster Pond
- Grand Case or Orient Beach
- Marigot open market
- Border Monument
- Maho Beach plane spotting
- Drive through Simpson Bay
- Harold Jack Hill
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Our tours depart from the "EDC Parking Lot" by the Philipsburg cruiseship terminal. Iguanas and their natural habitat, 10 – 20 minutes. Discover the iguanas in their natural habitat. You'll have the opportunity to feed, touch and take pictures with St. Maarten's iguanas. Brief stop at Oyster Pond, 5-10 minutes. At Oyster Bay, you get a chance to see the island of St. Barts in the distance. Grand Case or Orient Beach, 90-120 minutes. Our favored destination is Grand Case Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the island. Depending on participants, traffic, and weather conditions, we might switch to Orient Bay, which is equally fun and popular! Marigot open market, 45 minutes Explore a wide variety of merchandise, savor traditional dishes, and discover handcrafted souvenirs, all while experiencing the local culture and culinary heritage of St. Martin. Border Monument, 5-10 minutes The border monument marks the division between the French and Dutch territories on the island. Maho Beach plane spotting, 45 minutes Maho Beach is renowned as Sint Maarten's most famous beach, uniquely situated right at the start of the SXM international airport's landing strip. Drive through Simpson Bay In Simpson Bay Marina, the scenic beauty of million-dollar yachts set against the majestic Sint Maarten mountains offers a breathtaking view. Harold Jack Hill, 20-30 minutes Enjoy amazing panoramic views of Dutch St. Maarten from the top of Harold Jack Hill lookout point between Cole Bay and Philipsburg. Return to the departure point We will ensure your return to the original departure point, or to Philipsburg if you're in the mood for shopping. For cruise ship guests, we guarantee a prompt return to your ship, giving you peace of mind to enjoy your day.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Philipsburg
Local Flavor.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
— Tour guide — Beach stop — Bathrooms & changing rooms available at the beach — Bottled water, Rum punch and sodas — Air-conditioned transportation
Not Included
— Food/Beverages at lunch (available at local beach restaurants) — Beach chairs and beds (these items are available for rental at the beach) — Tour guide gratuity/tip
What to Bring
— Comfortable clothing & shoes — Hat — Bathing suit & beach towel — Sunscreen — Tip for your tour guide
Restrictions
— Children requiring a car/booster seat pay the full price. — The minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years. — The itinerary is subject to change. Due to the constantly changing weather and traffic conditions on the island, alterations to the itinerary may sometimes be necessary.
Meeting & Pickup
All tours depart from EDC parking lot to the far left of the cruise port. If you have a different pickup location please let us know. If you are staying in the Philipsburg or Colebay area we do provide pick up (Only for private tour). For the other areas, you must take a taxi to the port. Departures are available at 9:30 AM, and 1 pm(late ship only) , St. Maarten local time. Cruise ship passengers: if your ship docks before 9 AM (St. Maarten local time), we recommend choosing the 9:30 AM departure.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-04-02
5.00 / 5
Our tour guide - Mailman - was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about all things St Maarten & humorous too! Definitely recommend this tour!
2026-03-27
4.00 / 5
It was a nice tour of both parts of the island. Multiple stops for photos. I was able to check out two beaches and had enough time to get a snack.
2026-01-28
5.00 / 5
Very nice tour. The guide was very helpful and his commentary was excellent. The van was quite comfortable . Highly recommend this tour.
2026-01-24
5.00 / 5
We absolutely loved the tour guide and the tour. He was very knowledgeable about everything we needed to know. All the stops that were made gave us time to reflect. He was never in a rush or just drive by spots. The beach was crowded (Mahó) but its an attraction. He also had the best “punch”! Thank you. Next time will do more of the tour.
2025-11-03
5.00 / 5
Enjoyed our tour.
2025-07-01
5.00 / 5
What a great way to view all the high points of the island! Our driver/guide "Sexy" was very informative and fun. The air conditioned van and drinks were a nice touch as well. If you are looking for a way to see as much as you can during a port stop, this is the tour for you!
2025-04-08
3.00 / 5
Great driver and transportation. Some stops felt unnecessary. Needed more time on the beach and to shop.
2025-03-16
5.00 / 5
Bernard's always does a great job. Truly for the small price, a great way to see St Maarten. We have done this tour twice in the past 10 years.
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