St Maarten Private Tour: Both Sides, One Day, Your Schedule

See both sides of the island without building the day yourself

A private full-day sightseeing tour of St Maarten with a live English-speaking guide, air-conditioned van transport, and flexible routing across both the Dutch and French sides of the island. The guide contacts you after booking to plan the stops that matter to your group, and the itinerary stays flexible throughout the day. Beers, soft drinks, water and rhum punch are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore St Maarten island highlights

• Visit Beach Bars
• Explore Philipsburg capital and boardwalk
• Watch planes at Maho Beach
• Relax at Mullet Bay beach
• Visit Marigot town
• Stop at Bread and Butter bakery
• Discover Grand Case town and beach

The Experience

What makes this different from a fixed group tour is that the stops and the order are yours to shape. The guide will reach out after you book to talk through what you want—whether that's the plane-spotting bar at Maho Beach, the duty-free shops and beachfront of Philipsburg on the Dutch side, the restaurants and sandy stretch of Grand Case on the French side, or the bakery at Bread and Butter near Oyster Pond. You're not following a set schedule; you're building one that fits what your group actually wants to do.

The day unfolds in an air-conditioned van with an experienced guide who knows both sides of the island. You'll move between Philipsburg's Great Bay boardwalk and Front Street, cross into the French side to explore Marigot and Grand Case, and hit the stops that draw you—whether that's swimming and snorkeling at Mullet Bay, watching planes land low over the beach at Maho, or lingering over food and drinks at any of the beach bars along the way. The van carries WiFi, and drinks are included throughout: water, soft drinks, beer and rhum punch.

The tour runs between 6 and 10 hours depending on what you choose to do and how long you want to stay at each stop. Pickup is included, and the guide will coordinate the timing with you before the day starts.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned van transport.
• English-speaking guide.
• water, soft drinks, beer and rhum punch.
• WiFi on board.
• flexible routing and stops tailored to your group.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunita Tours St Maarten

Is this one for you?If your group wants to see both sides of St Maarten but doesn't want to rent a car or follow a fixed schedule, this tour removes the planning and the driving—the guide handles the route, the timing adjusts to what you want to do, and you move through the day without deciding what comes next.

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Top questions

What's actually at Maho Beach that makes it worth the stop?

Maho Beach sits directly under the flight path for the airport, so planes descend low enough over the sand that you can watch them land from the bar without leaving your seat. It's the kind of thing that looks unreal in videos, and seeing it in person is why most visitors add it to their day.

Can we skip stops or spend longer at places we like?

Yes—the itinerary is flexible by design. The guide will work with you before and during the day to adjust where you go and how long you stay, so the tour fits what your group actually wants instead of a fixed schedule.

Does the tour cover both the Dutch and French sides?

Yes. You'll see highlights on both sides: Philipsburg and Maho Beach on the Dutch side, and Marigot, Grand Case and other French-side stops depending on what you choose. The guide knows both and can route the day to include whichever you prioritize.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation in an air-conditioned van, an English-speaking guide, water, soft drinks, beer and rhum punch. Park entry fees and meals at restaurants are separate.

How does the guide contact me after I book?

The concierge service reaches out to discuss your interests and plan the stops that matter most to your group before the day starts, so the itinerary is set around what you want to see.