Tour the French and Dutch side of St. Maarten and discover why it is called the “Friendly Island.” Enjoy time on the beach at Grand Case, shop for souvenirs in Marigot, and experience the famous “Airport Beach” of Maho.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
Experience
Highlights
- Take a scenic circular drive around the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten/St. Martin
- Swim in the turquoise Caribbean waters off Grand Case Beach
- Find local dishes to sample over lunch in your own time
- Get breathtaking wilderness views of Corilita Natural Reserve
- Experience the thrill of commercial planes coming into land low over Maho Beach
- Shop in the French colonial capital of Marigot
Full description
Enjoy a 4.5-hour circular tour of the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten (St.Martin), and experience a true Caribbean welcome. You will drive northeast to Dawn Beach and Oyster Bay, crossing one of the symbolic borders before stopping at Corilita Natural Reserve for breathtaking views of the tropical wilderness.
Continue to the viewpoint overlooking Orient Beach. Then, relax on one of the most serene beaches at Grand Case. Stroll along a pure white shore, or swim in the turquoise waters. Grand Case is the Caribbean’s gourmet capital, and you’ll find a diverse selection of local cuisine for lunch. Try some scrumptious Johnny Cake - a fried cornmeal pancake - or other traditional dishes.
Now it’s time to shop in Marigot, the charming capital of St. Martin, where a lovely French atmosphere unfurls along colonial streets and the open-air bazaar. Next, explore the upscale area of Lowland, crossing another border back to the Dutch side to reach Maho Beach. Watch as the jumbo jets fly low over the sand to land at Princess Juliana International Airport.
Your tour ends with a drive past Simpson Bay, stopping at Cole Bay Hill for one last picturesque view. If you wish, you can be dropped off in Philipsburg to explore on your own, instead of returning to the port.
Includes
- Transportation
- Guide
- 1 drink (water, sodas, beer, rum punc, or guavaberry liqueur)
- Meals
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Meet your guide at the Information Center of the cruise terminal building
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Know before you go
- Please bring towels and sun lotion
- There is a minimum of 8 guests required for the tour to take place
- Please call the phone number listed on your voucher to reconfirm your reservation at least 72 ours before the tour.