St Maarten Jeep Tour: French & Dutch sides with guide

A Custom Jeep Wrangler crosses the border between two nations in one morning

A guided Jeep tour of St Maarten that covers both the French and Dutch sides of the island in 3.5 hours, with a live guide in English or Spanish, pickup included, and stops at Oyster Pond, Maho Bay, the border monument, and Marigot. The tour departs from Philipsburg at 9am or 1pm, and includes an air-conditioned Jeep, a knowledgeable guide, fuel, and beach chairs and an umbrella at Great Bay beach for after the tour ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jeep tour exploring St Maarten

• Depart from Philipsburg capital
• Travel over hilltop overlooking Little Bay
• Visit hilltop with island views
• Pass by airport PJIA and Maho
• Visit border monument to French Saint Martin
• Visit French Saint Martin capital for breaks
• Pass by Grand Case
• Pass by Orient Bay
• Pass by Coralita
• Visit Oyster Pond to view local animals

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Maho & Mullet Bay passing by
2. Oyster Pond 15m

What’s included

• A knowledgeable live guide in English or Spanish.
• a custom air-conditioned Jeep Wrangler with fuel.
• VHF radio communication.
• beach chairs and an umbrella at Great Bay beach after the tour.
• hotel or harbor pickup.

Times

• Every day 09:00 13:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 100 · max 5 per booking 1 private ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

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The experience

The tour leaves Philipsburg, the capital of Dutch St Maarten, and climbs the hill overlooking Little Bay. From the hilltop you get views of neighboring islands (Saba and Anguilla in the distance), and the famous low-landing approach into Maho airport, where planes touch down close enough to the beach that you can watch them descend. The Jeep then crosses into French Saint Martin at the border monument and continues to Marigot, the French capital, where you have time to stop for shopping, food or a restroom break.

The route passes through Grand Case and Orient Bay on the way to Oyster Pond, where you can spot local animals from the Jeep. Throughout the drive, the open-air Wrangler gives you 360-degree views and plenty of chances to photograph the island without a windshield in the way. An air-conditioned cabin is there when you need it. The guide communicates via VHF radio so you can hear over the engine and the road.

After the tour wraps, you get beach chairs and an umbrella set up at Great Bay beach to cool off. Check-in is at 8:30am for the 9am departure or 12:30pm for the 1pm departure. A valid driver's license is required to participate, and you must be 21 or older. If you want to eat during the tour, lunch happens after the Jeep portion ends.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What islands can I see from the hilltop on the St Maarten Jeep tour?

From the hilltop overlooking Little Bay, you can see Saba and Anguilla in the distance, plus views of Maho and Marigot. The vantage point also gives you a clear sight line to the airport approach where planes land low over Maho Bay.

Does the Jeep tour include time in Marigot, the French side?

Yes. The tour crosses into French Saint Martin at the border monument and stops in Marigot, where you have time for shopping, snacking or a restroom break before continuing to the other stops.

What's included after the Jeep tour ends?

Beach chairs and an umbrella are set up for you at Great Bay beach, so you can relax after the drive. Lunch is available if you want to eat, though it happens after the Jeep portion concludes.

Is the Jeep tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What time does the St Maarten Jeep tour depart?

The tour departs at 9am or 1pm. Check-in for the morning tour is at 8:30am, and check-in for the afternoon tour is at 12:30pm.