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St Martin & St Maarten: Small Group History Tour, Fort Louis & Banana Bread
St Martin & St Maarten: Small Group History Tour, Fort Louis & Banana Bread★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (98)4hYou’ll join a small group for a history tour of St Martin & St Maarten with a local guide—expect real stories at Fort Louis, homemade banana bread with iced tea overlooking Great Bay, and time to wander through The Old House museum. It’s not just facts; it’s laughter, sea breezes, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −22%fromUS$ 89View ›
St Maarten Speed Boat Charter: Snorkel & Islands Tour
St Maarten Speed Boat Charter: Snorkel & Islands Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (96)3h–7hA private speed boat charter in St Maarten lets you customize a half-day or full-day route with a professional captain and included snorkel equipment. Choose between uninhabited islands (Pinel and Tintamarre), the St Martin nature reserve at Creole Rock, Simpson Bay's billionaire yachts, the hidden beach at Baie Longue, or Maho Beach to watch large planes land at close range. Water, soft drinks, beer, rosé wine and rum punch are onboard; snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish is possible at multiple stops.Is it for me?Book the half-day charter if you're a cruise ship passenger with limited time or want a shorter outing; the full-day option works for anyone who wants to hit multiple snorkeling spots and spend time at the islands without rushing back to port.Free cancellationfromUS$ 399View ›
St Maarten: Kayak Lagoon Tour & Mega Yacht Sights
St Maarten: Kayak Lagoon Tour & Mega Yacht Sights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (94)2h 30mYou’ll paddle from Kim Sha Beach across St Maarten’s big saltwater lagoon with a local guide leading the way. Spot mega yachts up close, pause at the imaginary border between Dutch and French sides, learn quirky bits of island history, then cool off with a swim and complimentary drink before heading back salty and smiling.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 50View ›
Snorkeling in Sint Maarten: Catamaran with lunch and open bar
Snorkeling in Sint Maarten: Catamaran with lunch and open bar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (92)6hA 6-hour snorkeling catamaran tour in Sint Maarten departs from Philipsburg and includes two or more reef stops with snorkeling instruction and gear, plus island-style barbecue lunch and an open bar throughout the day. The boat sails the calm Dutch side coast, with stops at Simpson Bay or Maho Beach depending on weather, and returns past the famous airport where planes land overhead. Weight limit is 125 kg (275 lbs); not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.Is it for me?The crew speaks English and delivers instruction in a straightforward way, so snorkelers of any language background can follow along. If you've never snorkeled before or prefer to move at your own pace without a guide directing you underwater, this tour gives you the gear, the instruction and the reef access without the structure of a guided group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −26%fromUS$ 129View ›
St Maarten & St Martin: Dutch & French Island Day Tour
St Maarten & St Martin: Dutch & French Island Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (91)4hYou’ll ride through both Dutch St Maarten and French St Martin, hearing real stories from your guide while tasting pastries in Marigot’s market, catching sea breezes at Harold Jack Hill, and watching daily life unfold in Grand Case. Expect laughter, new flavors, local color—and maybe a moment or two that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 55View ›
St Maarten: Jeep Island Tour with Local Guide & Border Stops
St Maarten: Jeep Island Tour with Local Guide & Border Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (91)3h 30mYou’ll cross from Dutch to French St Maarten by Jeep with a local guide leading the way, spot planes at Maho Bay, snack in Marigot’s markets, and meet animals at Oyster Pond. Expect salty breezes, friendly faces, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left.Free cancellationfromUS$ 83View ›
St Maarten & Saint-Martin: Private Catamaran Charter with Gourmet Lunch
St Maarten & Saint-Martin: Private Catamaran Charter with Gourmet Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (90)7h–9hYou’ll start your private catamaran charter in St Maarten with fresh pastries and coffee as you sail toward Tintamarre Island for snorkeling among turtles and stingrays. Enjoy a gourmet lunch onboard, relax with an open bar, and try paddle boarding or just soak up the views—all with a local crew who make it feel easygoing from start to finish.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −58%fromUS$ 900View ›
ATV Riding in St. Maarten: Island Tour with Wildlife Encounters
ATV Riding in St. Maarten: Island Tour with Wildlife Encounters★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (89)4h 15mA guided ATV and UTV tour of St. Maarten where you ride brand-new 2024 models across Orient Bay, Marigot City, and secluded Happy Bay, with stops to feed wildlife and explore a nature reserve. The tour runs about four hours with a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Dutch, and you pick your vehicle — a single-seat ATV, a two-seat ATV, or a UTV buggy for up to four passengers — at checkout.Is it for me?You're arriving with a free afternoon or a first visit to the island and want to cover multiple beaches and landmarks without navigating on your own — the guide handles the route and the narration, and you control the pace of the ride. If you're traveling with others, the UTV buggy lets all of you ride together instead of splitting into separate vehicles.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 125View ›
Philipsburg Island Tour: 6-Pack Small Group with Maho Beach
Philipsburg Island Tour: 6-Pack Small Group with Maho Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (83)5hA 6-pack island tour of Philipsburg covers both the Dutch and French sides in five hours with a professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and a cooler of complimentary drinks. The group stays between six and ten people for comfort. Food, beach chairs and umbrellas are available for purchase at the beach bars, not included. Children must be at least 12 years old.Is it for me?Five hours leaves room for a ship departure or evening plans without cutting the main stops short. The small group size and included drinks mean you're not managing logistics or a crowd while watching planes at Maho or browsing the French and Dutch shopping districts.Free cancellationfromUS$ 62View ›
Sunset Champagne Cruise St Maarten: 90 Minutes on the Water
Sunset Champagne Cruise St Maarten: 90 Minutes on the Water★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (82)1h 30mA 90-minute sunset cruise on a luxury catamaran in St Maarten includes unlimited champagne and snacks as you sail along the coast and watch the sun set over the water. The boat departs from Bobby's Marina with a live English-speaking guide. A weight restriction of 125 kg (275 lbs) applies for safety reasons.Is it for me?Book this if you want a sunset experience that fits a single evening—the boat departs from a fixed dock and returns before nightfall, leaving your day otherwise free.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 55View ›
St. Maarten & St. Martin tour: Both islands in one day
St. Maarten & St. Martin tour: Both islands in one day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (78)4h–5hA full-day tour of St. Maarten and St. Martin covering both the Dutch and French sides, with stops at Orient Beach, the iguana farm, Marigot's capital shops, Fort St. Louis overlooking Anguilla, and Maho Beach for plane-spotting. The tour runs about six hours with a live English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water included, and hotel or ship dropoff at the end.Is it for me?The two-hour block at Maho Beach is the centerpiece—if you want plane-spotting photos and time to actually watch the landings instead of rushing through, this tour builds the day around it. The pace is steady but not rushed, with an hour at Orient Beach and a half-hour in Marigot, so you're not sprinting between stops.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 75View ›
St. Maarten: Private Catamaran Cruise & Homemade Lunch
St. Maarten: Private Catamaran Cruise & Homemade Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (75)7hYou’ll board a private catamaran in St. Maarten for a laid-back day shaped by your pace—swimming over reefs, eating homemade BBQ lunch on deck, listening to Captain Robert’s sea tales, maybe even steering yourself for a stretch. With snorkeling gear provided and chilled drinks always nearby, expect an easy rhythm that leaves you smiling long after you’ve dried off.from · per groupUS$ 1,830View ›
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 ›
Saint Martin Jet Ski Tour: Maho Beach & Coastline
Saint Martin Jet Ski Tour: Maho Beach & Coastline★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (74)2hA 2-hour private jet ski tour in Saint Martin where you pilot your own machine past five named beaches and coastal landmarks, with a professional French-speaking guide who adapts the pace to your comfort. One free passenger rides along; children from age 16 are welcome. The tour runs only in good weather and includes fuel and guide services.Is it for me?You pilot your own jet ski, which means you control the speed and decide when to stop—ideal if you want the adrenaline of riding rather than watching someone else drive, or if you prefer to move at your own pace through the bays. The guide stays with you the whole time, so you're not navigating alone.Free cancellationfromUS$ 234View ›
St Maarten: E-Bike Island Tour Dutch & French Sides
St Maarten: E-Bike Island Tour Dutch & French Sides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (72)4hYou’ll pedal both Dutch and French sides of St Maarten on an e-bike tour that mixes city streets with island hills. Expect local stories from your guide, fresh market flavors in Marigot, and panoramic views from Fort Louis—plus all gear included and easy cruise port pickup. You might even pick up a bit of island lingo along the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 87View ›
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 ›
ATV riding in St Maarten: Maho Beach & coastal tour
ATV riding in St Maarten: Maho Beach & coastal tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (64)3h 30mA 3.5-hour ATV or UTV tour in St Maarten where you operate the vehicle yourself, riding from Philipsburg through Simpson Bay and Cole Bay to Marigot on the French side, then to Maho Beach to watch planes land low over the runway. The tour includes a professional guide in English or Spanish, a tutorial on operating the ATV or UTV, helmet and fuel, and ends with beach chair and umbrella access at Great Bay Beach.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive yourself across both sides of the island and have a specific reason to be back at the ship by mid-afternoon—the fixed 3.5-hour window and the cruise-port timing mean you're not negotiating your return or watching the clock. If you've never ridden an ATV, the tutorial and guide-led pace mean you're not figuring it out alone on unfamiliar roads.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 120View ›
ATV riding in Sint Maarten: Maho Beach & Pic Paradis
ATV riding in Sint Maarten: Maho Beach & Pic Paradis★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (57)4h–6hA 6-hour ATV and buggy tour in Sint Maarten where you operate your own vehicle through Maho Beach, Cupecoy, Baie Rouge, and up to Pic Paradis, the island's highest point. You can request the guide to drive instead if you prefer. Pickup from the cruise terminal is included; lunch is on your own.Is it for me?Choose the single-rider ATV if you want full control of the vehicle and the pace; pick the double-rider buggy if you'd rather share the ride, or request the guide to drive so you can focus on the views and the stops without operating the equipment yourself.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 170View ›
St Maarten E-Bike Tour: Oyster Pond & Orient Beach Ride
St Maarten E-Bike Tour: Oyster Pond & Orient Beach Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (47)4hYou ride a Class 1 e-bike from Philipsburg across the Dutch and French sides of St Maarten, passing Oyster Pond and Le Galion Beach before stopping at Orient Beach for a swim and complimentary drink. The guide handles navigation and timing; you handle the pedaling and the views. Helmets, water, and the bike are all included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both sides of St Maarten's coastline without renting a car or arranging your own transport—the e-bike and guide handle the logistics, and the electric assist means the hills don't stop you from getting there.Free cancellationfromUS$ 87View ›
St Maarten Coastal Hike & Swim: Small Group Nature Tour
St Maarten Coastal Hike & Swim: Small Group Nature Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (41)4hIf you want to see St Martin beyond the usual crowds, this tour is for you. You’ll hike easy trails with a local guide who knows every shortcut and secret plant, reach the island’s highest point for real views, and swim at a beach most visitors never find. Plus, there’s homemade tea and banana bread waiting when you need a break.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −22%fromUS$ 89View ›
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