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Extreme Plane-Spotting at Maho Beach
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Turn up your Caribbean vacation at the most famous beach on St Maarten, Maho Beach. This attraction is unmatched as jet planes literally fly a few feet above beach-goers—a thrill worth experiencing. As we head out from your Philipsburg port westward into the welcoming sunshine to relax and enjoy the tantalizing turquoise blue Caribbean waters, complemented with the smooth white powder sand of Maho Beach, you will meet other patrons of the famous Sunset Beach Bar, who are plane enthusiasts like yourself, sipping cocktails (own expense) while actually feeling the vibrations of incoming and outgoing planes. Crank up your adrenaline rush as you focus your camera to score some incredible pics. It’s beaching combined with extreme plane spotting!!! This round-trip transfer takes you from St. Maarten cruise port with a drive along the Great Salt Pond. You will enjoy the best aerial views on the island with a stop on Cole Bay hill that will take your breath away. The views of the nearby islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, and Anguilla, as well as the cosmopolitan village of Simpson Bay, are picture-perfect. When you arrive at Maho Beach, the Sunset Beach Bar & Grill has the flight arrivals listed on a surfboard for plane enthusiast not to miss a landing while they are having a bite to eat (own expense), and to top it off, a live feed is aired of the communication between the tower and the arriving planes. Get to lounge in the shadow of jet planes, from small to extremely large, such as Air France's A330 and KLM’s 747, directly from Europe. Heard about "fence surfing"? Well, booking this tour will definitely introduce you to a new, unique activity.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Famous Maho Beach thrilling lowflying jet experiences
- Relax beside turquoise waters and powdery white sands
- Feel powerful jet vibrations from Sunset Beach Bar
- Capture incredible closeup plane landing photography moments
- Enjoy breathtaking island views from Cole Bay hill
- Experience a unique “fence surfing” Caribbean adrenaline adventure
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Philipsburg
Sightseeing at Saint Martin.
Continued
Philipsburg
Leisure at Maho Beach.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Pick up (Let us know the details when booking) Port pick-up and drop-off Transportation by air-conditioned coach or van Local guide
Not Included
Gratuity No lifeguards on duty Food/additional drinks
What to Bring
Swimwear under casual clothing and eye protection are the most essential items for a safe, comfortable visit. You will need money to grab food, drinks, or use the restrooms at local spots like the Sunset Beach Bar or Sand Bar. Ziploc bags: To protect phones and cameras from the intense, swirling sand kicked up by airplane jet blasts at Maho. Small USD cash bills: For quick payments to beach vendors, chair rentals, and taxi drivers without waiting for card machines. Water shoes: The entry into the water at Maho Beach can sometimes be rocky or drop off steeply depending on recent wave action. A fully charged power bank: Taking videos of incoming planes and beach landscapes will drain phone batteries rapidly.
Restrictions
When visiting the beaches in St. Maarten/St. Martin, please be aware that lifeguards are generally not present, nor official flag warning system to indicate daily water conditions on the island's beaches. Visitors should always exercise caution and understand that they swim at their own risk. At Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), hanging onto the perimeter fence—a practice often called "fence surfing"—is strictly prohibited and extremely dangerous due to the jet blast from departing aircraft. Infants (0-2) are free of charge.
Meeting & Pickup
Cruise-ship guests' tour departs from the EDC Parking (Sand bank) located at the North exit of the cruise port. Please check in 15 minutes before the excursion departure time. Hotel/Stayover guests will be picked up from their hotel or place of stay 15 to 30 minutes before tour time. Please note that pickup is done from selected hotels, and you will need to confirm upon booking.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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