St. Maarten Island Highlights Tour with Beaches, Views & Maho Beach
What your day looks like
Let's explore the best of St. Martin/St. Maarten! Your tour starts with a drive by the Great Salt Pond towards Coralita Bay - a natural reserve overlooking the French island of St. Barth. Throughout the tour, your driver will take you to beautiful scenic vistas to enjoy the breathtaking views of the neighboring islands. We will explore the French Quarter and stop at Paradise View for a Panoramic view of Orient Beach and some of the islets. Next, we head to one of the most serene and remarkable beaches, Orient Beach, where you can stroll along the pure white shore, swim or sunbathe, stretching out on the soft sand as you marvel at the turquoise water that sparkles in the tropical sunlight. Drive through Grand Case village. In the Caribbean's gourmet capital, you'll find a diverse selection of local cuisine and our traditional dishes, such as a scrumptious Johnny Cake - a fried cornmeal pancake. A beautiful,l quaint town lined with restaurants and views of the neighboring island of Anguilla. Then let's head to Marigot, the charming capital of St-Martin, and take in the French atmosphere where shops line the colonial streets and an open-air bazaar surrounds the central square for arts and crafts, ft and souvenir lovers. You can head to the French fort Fort Louis for a panoramic view, indulge in local dishes, or perhaps try some tasty pastries at Sarafinas. Then let's turn up the adventure with a stop at Maho Beach, where you can watch planes approach at a close distance as they land at the adjacent Princess Juliana International Airport. See why this beach is rated the #1 most exciting beach in the world. We will drive through Simpson Bay towards Philipsburg with a photo stop on Cole Bay hill. We can either drop you off in downtown Philipsburg or back at your cruise ship.
The experience, in brief
- Explore both the French and Dutch sides of the island
- Enjoy breathtaking views from scenic island lookout points
- Relax on Orient Beach’s soft, white sandy shores
- Discover Grand Case, the Caribbean’s famous gourmet dining capital
- Experience charming Marigot’s vibrant markets and colonial streets
- Watch thrilling lowflying planes land above Maho Beach
Your day, step by step
Philipsburg
Sightseeing at Great Salt Pond, Sint Maarten.
Philipsburg
Swimming at Orient Bay, Saint Martin.
Grand Case
Sightseeing.
Marigot
City/Town Tour at Fort Louis.
Philipsburg
Sightseeing at Maho Beach.
What to know before booking
Included
Transportation
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing/shoes Cash for personal expenses
Restrictions
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