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St. Maarten two-island tour: Dutch and French sides
St. Maarten two-island tour: Dutch and French sides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (593)5h–6hA guided tour of both the Dutch and French sides of St. Maarten departing from Philipsburg, covering 5 to 6 hours with stops at Orient Bay Beach, Oyster Pond, Maho & Mullet Bay for plane spotting, and the Marigot market. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, bottled water, and pickup from your hotel or the cruise port. Children are welcome from age 10.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both sides of the island in a single day without arranging transportation between them—the guide handles the route, the border crossing, and the timing, so you move between Dutch and French territories without stopping to navigate or plan.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 60View ›
St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour: Beaches & Duty-Free Shopping
St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour: Beaches & Duty-Free Shopping★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (583)5h–7hYou get picked up from your hotel or cruise port and spend the day in a private vehicle with your group, stopping at beaches (Orient Bay, Mullet Bay, or Baie Rouge), historic sites like Fort St. Louis, the Marigot market, and duty-free shopping on Front Street. Lunch at a local restaurant is included, along with a certified guide, bottled water, and photos taken with your own camera. You choose how long to stay at each stop and which beaches to visit—the schedule is yours, not the tour's.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with family or a small group and want to see multiple beaches and historic sites without the pace or crowds of a group tour—the private vehicle and flexible schedule mean you stop where you want, stay as long as you like, and skip what doesn't interest you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 450View ›
St Maarten Airport Transfer: Local Driver & Name Sign Pickup
St Maarten Airport Transfer: Local Driver & Name Sign Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (262)10m–45mYou get picked up at the airport with your name on a sign, driven to your destination in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, and luggage help included. The driver is a local who knows the island and can answer questions. You confirm your flight details when booking, and the team contacts you via WhatsApp if needed. No waiting, no negotiating—just reliable arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing with luggage or family and want someone waiting at arrivals instead of arranging a ride from the curb—the name sign and WhatsApp confirmation remove the guesswork from airport pickup.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −53%fromUS$ 50View ›
St Maarten: Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit Hologram Tour & Star Wars Props
St Maarten: Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit Hologram Tour & Star Wars Props★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (244)1hYou’ll wander through St Maarten’s Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit at your own pace, hearing stories straight from Nick Maley—the man behind Yoda—while exploring rare Star Wars props and lifecasts from legends like Michael Jackson and Beethoven. With entry included and narration by hologram or DVD, you’ll feel close to movie magic in a way that sticks with you long after.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 25View ›
St. Martin Island Tour: Beaches, Markets & Maho Beach
St. Martin Island Tour: Beaches, Markets & Maho Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (195)5hThis is a shared island tour of St. Martin covering the capital cities, beaches and landmarks in five hours with a live English-speaking guide. The route moves through Philipsburg's duty-free shops, the French side's Marigot waterfront, Orient Bay's water sports scene, and ends at Maho Beach where planes land at the runway's edge. Complimentary water, soda and rum punch are included; pickup is arranged from your hotel or cruise ship.Is it for me?Book this shared tour if you want to see the whole island in one morning without renting a car or planning stops yourself—the guide handles the route, timing and commentary, and refreshments are built in so you're not hunting for drinks between beaches.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 70View ›
St. Maarten Private Tour: Planes, Reefs & Island Beaches
St. Maarten Private Tour: Planes, Reefs & Island Beaches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (172)2h–5hA private tour of St. Maarten with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup, visiting Maho Beach (where planes land overhead), Oyster Pond's coral reef, the French-Dutch border at Simpson Bay, and beaches on both the Dutch and French sides of the island. The tour runs 2 to 5 hours depending on which stops you choose, and includes cold beverages throughout. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the guide adjusts the pace to suit your group.Is it for me?Pick this if you're staying without a car—we handle pickup from your hotel and drop-off after, so you move between island sights as a group rather than driving yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −48%fromUS$ 65View ›
Sint Maarten: ATV Island Tour & Beach Stops with Guide
Sint Maarten: ATV Island Tour & Beach Stops with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (141)4h–1dYou’ll ride an ATV across both sides of Sint Maarten with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect salty air, quick stops at hidden beaches, fresh lunch at a local spot, and small moments you’ll remember long after your helmet’s off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 90View ›
St Maarten: Bird Park Tour, Iguana Feeding & Cheese Tasting
St Maarten: Bird Park Tour, Iguana Feeding & Cheese Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (108)2h 30mYou’ll walk through a lively bird park near Philipsburg, let exotic birds perch right on your hand, feed lazy iguanas under the sun, sample Dutch Gouda cheese and cool off with ice cream before deciding if you want to shop or swim in town—or simply ride back with everyone else. It’s a day full of small surprises and real moments.Free cancellationKids −57%fromUS$ 49View ›
Great Bay Beach Day in Philipsburg: Reserved Chairs & Drinks
Great Bay Beach Day in Philipsburg: Reserved Chairs & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (74)5hBig Bastard's Beach Bar reserves you a pair of chairs and an umbrella on Great Bay Beach in Philipsburg for a full day, with complimentary drinks and access to food, washrooms and beach games. Your space is held all day even if you walk into town to shop or explore; you return to the same spot. The venue sits a one-minute walk from the central courthouse, easily reached by water taxi or local transport.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at the cruise port and want a guaranteed beach spot without renting a car or negotiating with vendors—your chairs stay reserved all day, so you can explore Philipsburg and come back whenever you want. The front row option works if you prefer to be closer to the water and don't mind paying more for the upgrade.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 69View ›
St Maarten: ATV Rental or Guided Island Tour with Pickup
St Maarten: ATV Rental or Guided Island Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (71)3hYou’ll ride an ATV through St Maarten’s lively streets and quiet corners, with stops at beaches like Mullet Bay or Grand Case. Get picked up from your cruise ship or hotel, chat with locals or join a guide for stories only residents know. Whether you follow their map or take a guided tour, expect sun on your skin and salt in your hair — it sticks with you.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 110View ›
St. Maarten 4-Hour Sightseeing Tour: Maho Beach Highlights
St. Maarten 4-Hour Sightseeing Tour: Maho Beach Highlights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (40)4hA 4-hour sightseeing tour of St. Maarten with a guide, air-conditioned vehicle and free beverages covers Oyster Pond, Orient Bay Beach, Marigot, and Maho Beach. The tour includes pickup and a professional guide narrating the island's history. Itinerary may shift due to traffic or weather, though the operator aims to reach all four stops.Is it for me?This tour works best for travelers on a short visit who want to see the island's main attractions without renting a car or planning multiple stops—the guide handles the route and timing, and you move through four distinct beaches and viewpoints in a single morning. If you're staying just a day or two and Maho Beach is on your list, the fixed schedule gets you there without the logistics.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 62View ›
Saint Maarten Private Transport: Airport & Hotel Transfers
Saint Maarten Private Transport: Airport & Hotel Transfers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (12)1hYou get picked up from any location on the island and dropped at your destination in a modern, air-conditioned car with WiFi and complimentary water. The price is fixed before you book, the service runs 24 hours, and the driver handles the route so you don't have to think about traffic or directions. Ideal if you're landing at the airport, changing hotels, or need reliable transport to restaurants, beaches or tour meeting points without arranging it on arrival.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip arranging taxis on arrival and prefer a fixed price and a driver who knows the island — the 24-hour availability is what makes it work for early flights, late dinners, and the unpredictable timing of a beach holiday.Free cancellationfromUS$ 181View ›
Maho Beach Jet Blast: Planes Land Over Your Head
Maho Beach Jet Blast: Planes Land Over Your Head★★★★★★★★★★ 2.70 (10)5hYou ride to Maho Beach in a shared group with hotel or port pickup included, stop at Cole Bay hill for views and local history, then spend free time at the beach watching jets land overhead at Princess Juliana Airport. Your guide calls out arrivals and handles the drive in an AC vehicle; you bring sunscreen, swimwear, and cash for any food or drinks you want on the beach.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Philipsburg or arriving by cruise ship who want to see something genuinely unusual without arranging their own transport. Expect a shared group and free time at the beach rather than a structured itinerary—that's what makes the plane-spotting experience possible.Free cancellationfromUS$ 35View ›
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