Kim Sha Beach, Sint Maarten

Come to the island of St. Maarten and visit the reefs and iguana farm. Explore beautiful beaches, including Orient Beach, Kim Sha Beach, and Maho Beach. Go on a duty-free shopping spree in Philipsburg and explore the museums, cigar lounges, and casinos. See Simpson Bay from Bell's Lookout. Start your island experience as your driver collects you from your cruise ship or hotel in the morning. Snap photos at the reef before admiring the reptiles at the iguana farm. Continue to Orient Beach on the French side of the island and then to Kim Sha Beach, famous for hosting parties. Pass by Board Point and visit Mullet Bay, known for palm trees and snorkeling. Finish your tour at the top of Bell's Lookout Point, where you can gaze at Simpson Bay. Relax as your driver takes you back to your accommodation or cruise ship.

Enjoy a leisurely kayak paddle out of Kim Sha Beach towards Pelican Keys, navigating through the anchored yachts in this quiet bay. As you approach Pelican Keys, you can admire the resting birds and scenic view of nearby islands. Next, head to the quiet beach of Pelican Cove where your snorkel experience begins. Your guide will instruct you on how to kayak and how to use your snorkelling equipment. While snorkelling, your guide will point out a wide variety of fish, such as the elegant angelfish, the Bermuda chub, as well as an array of colourful smaller reef species. You might also spot a stingray, a curious puffer fish, or even a shy eel. After 45 minutes of underwater exploration, you will head back to land for a deserved celebratory drink and a discussion on your discoveries.

Paddle across the largest saltwater lagoon in the Antilles on a guided kayak expedition. Your tour begins at Kim Sha Beach in Simpson Bay. Upon arrival, receive a kayaking lesson and safety orientation before setting off on your sit-on-top kayak. You will follow your guide at a leisurely pace across the largest saltwater lagoon in the Antilles. During your paddle your guide will point out sights of interest, including the imaginary water border between the Dutch and French sides of the island. A brief stop gives you a chance to rest your muscles as well as learn about the island’s vibrant history and the lagoon’s complex ecosystem, before paddling back to Kim Sha for a refreshing dip in the ocean and a well-deserved complimentary beverage.