Private St Maarten Island Tour: Both Sides, Your Schedule
A private guide and vehicle let you see both the French and Dutch sides, or focus on one.
A private 5-hour sightseeing tour of St Maarten with a local guide and roundtrip transportation from your hotel, airport or cruise port. You choose which stops matter most: Great Bay overlooking Phillipsburg, Cole Bay Hill above Simpson Bay, Orient Beach, Marigot's open market, or sights toward St. Barths, and the itinerary shifts to fit your interests. The guide speaks English or French and returns you to your starting point at the end of the day.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Private St Maarten Island sightseeing tour
- Meet guide at cruise port
- Travel by private vehicle
- Visit Great Bay and Phillipsburg Harbor
- Stop at Oyster Pond
- See Orient Beach and Cole Bay Hill
- Enjoy photo opportunities island-wide
- Visit Marigot Market and shop
- Watch planes at Sunset Beach
- Return to cruise port
The experience
The tour runs five hours with a private vehicle and guide, so the pace is yours to set. You pick the attractions that draw you: some travelers focus on the viewpoints (Great Bay, Cole Bay Hill, the overlook toward St. Barths), others want time at Marigot Market in the French capital or a stop at Orient Beach. The guide knows the island and can steer you toward what matters, but the route bends to what you actually want to see instead of a fixed schedule everyone follows.
Roundtrip transportation is included from your hotel, the airport or the cruise port, with a meet-and-greet at arrivals if you're landing that day. If you're sailing in, the guide will have your booking name and return you to the ship in time for departure. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the guide speaks English or French, so the logistics are settled before you arrive.
You can visit both the French and Dutch sides of the island or stay on one. The choice is yours to make on the day. There are photo stops along the way (Sunset Beach is one spot where planes pass overhead as they land), and the market in Marigot is open for shopping if that's on your list.
What’s included
- Private vehicle and local guide.
- hotel, airport or cruise port pickup and drop-off.
- air-conditioned transportation.
- beverages.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 9 days ago
Operated by D AND A TAXI SERVICE AND TOURS
Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you're arriving by cruise ship and need to coordinate timing with your departure, or if you want to customize your stops instead of following a fixed route.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What are the main stops on a St Maarten private tour?
Great Bay overlooks Phillipsburg and the harbor; Cole Bay Hill sits above Simpson Bay and the marina; Orient Beach and Oyster Pond are also on the route, along with views toward St. Barths. Marigot Market in the French capital is included if you want to shop, and Sunset Beach offers a vantage point where planes land overhead.
Can I customize the itinerary on this St Maarten tour?
Yes. The tour is built around your preferences, so you choose which attractions to visit and how long to spend at each one. You can see both the French and Dutch sides or focus on just one, and the guide will adjust the route to match your interests.
Where does the St Maarten tour pick me up?
Pickup is included from your hotel, the airport or the cruise port. If you're arriving by plane, the guide will meet you at arrivals with your booking name. If you're sailing in, the guide will return you to the ship in time for re-boarding.
How long is the private St Maarten tour?
The tour runs five hours with a private guide and vehicle. The pace is flexible since the itinerary is customized to your schedule and interests.
Private St Maarten Island Tour: Both Sides, Your Schedule
5h · EN · FR · at your hotel
from US$ 600 per group
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