Private Island Tour Sint Maarten: Both Sides in One Afternoon
See Both Sides of Sint Maarten Without Planning the Route
A private island tour of Sint Maarten covers both the Dutch and French sides in a single afternoon with pickup and drop-off included. Your guide adapts the stops to your interests (beaches, local markets, photo spots, places with stories and shops), and speaks English, Spanish or French. Fresh drinks, towels and WiFi are included. The tour runs 3 to 4 hours.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore both Dutch and French sides
- Travel in premium connected vehicles
- Visit beautiful pictorial spots
- Stop at stunning beaches
- Explore places with historical stories
- Shop at local open-air markets
- Visit best stores with great prices
- See internationally known mythical places
- Enjoy personalized flexible tour
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
- fresh drinks.
- towels.
- WiFi throughout the tour.
- a guide who speaks English, Spanish or French and adapts the route to your interests.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
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The experience
The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or accommodation, then moves through Sint Maarten in a comfortable, connected vehicle. Because the island is split between Dutch and French territory, a single afternoon can cover two distinct cultures, landscapes and coastlines. Something most visitors miss if they navigate alone. Your guide chooses the route based on what interests you: the most photographed beaches, open-air markets where locals shop, stores with prices that undercut the tourist strips, or places with stories tied to the island's past.
Stops are built around what makes the day memorable rather than what fits a checklist. That might mean standing at a viewpoint that frames both sides of the island, wading into a beach that appears in travel photography, or walking through a market where the rhythm and language shift block by block. The guide stays flexible. If a stop isn't working or you want to linger somewhere, the itinerary adjusts. Fresh drinks come along, towels are provided, and WiFi stays live throughout, so you can share photos or stay connected without hunting for a café.
The 3- to 4-hour window is tight enough to fit around other plans but long enough to move past the obvious spots. You'll leave with the kind of photos and stories that come from being driven by someone who knows where the light hits at what hour and which corners hold surprises.
Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own group and the guide tailors stops to what you want to see. Choose it if you prefer flexibility over a fixed itinerary, or if your group has specific interests the standard routes don't cover. The 3- to 4-hour length fits a half-day without eating into the rest of your plans.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 19).
What's the difference between the Dutch and French sides of Sint Maarten?
Sint Maarten is split between Dutch territory (the southern and western portions) and the French collectivity of Saint-Martin (the northern section). The Dutch side has a different pace, currency and governance, while the French side carries French architecture, language and food culture. A single tour covers both, so you see the contrast without separate trips.
Can the guide change the stops if I want to see something different?
Yes. The tour is built to adapt to your preferences. If you want to skip a beach to spend more time at a market, or add a specific viewpoint, the guide adjusts the route on the day.
Is lunch included in this tour?
Lunch is not included, though the tour stops at local markets and shops where you can buy food. Fresh drinks are provided throughout.
How long is the tour and what time does it start?
The tour runs 3 to 4 hours. Pickup happens from your hotel or accommodation, and the start time is arranged when you book.
Are there stops where I can take photos?
Yes. The tour includes stops at the most photographed spots on the island (viewpoints, beaches and landmarks) chosen specifically for pictures and memorable moments.
Private Island Tour Sint Maarten: Both Sides in One Afternoon
3h–4h · EN · ES · FR · at your hotel
from US$ 189 per person
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