Full Island Tour of St. Maarten with Guide

Overview

Explore the riches of St. Maarten on a 6-hour guided tour. This panoramic circuit takes you to discover historical sites, forts, museums, and the island's most iconic beaches, while visiting the capitals on both sides of the territory to observe the local way of life. The programme includes six main stops, including visits to monuments and relaxation time on the island's two most popular beaches. You will also enjoy shopping stops at duty-free stores for jewellery, Cuban cigars, rum, or local crafts. Bonus stops are scheduled for free cheese and rum tastings. Transport is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide. For your comfort, a cooler containing free drinks (water, sodas, beer, and rum punch) is available throughout the journey. A free round-trip transfer from your hotel is included to start the tour.

Itinerary

1. Cole Bay

   The number one photo stop on the Dutch side, "The Harold Jack look out point" on Cole Bay hill. Breathe taking sights and panoramic views at the top of the hill. Take pictures and selfies with an amazing background of the Simpson bay lagoon and other surrounding islands.

   · 5 min

2. Topper's Rhum Distillery

   get to sample Rhum , a chance to buy ice cream and hear the history behind the rhum

   · 15 min

3. Maho Beach

   This is the main attraction of the island, you may have seen it on the news channels and internet media now you can live it live. Be entertained at the most talked about beach in the world, “Maho beach”. Watch the planes land and take off while you sip on some rum punch or any other free beverage that you can choose from in our cooler. Browse the Maho village and take some more pictures so when you plan your vacation, you might want to stay in this area.

   · 45 min

4. Marigot

   WEE WEE, welcome to the capital of the French side, "Marigot" at this stop you will get to experience our duty free and tax free luxury while you shop for gifts, souvenirs, alcohol, organic coconuts, real Cuban cigars and try some of our local food and exquisite French bakeries that would have your mouth running water. After all that you can walk it off and choose to hike the 100 steps to our biggest fort then come back down and visit the French museum.

   · 30 min

5. Orient Bay Beach

   Beach time is the best time, Hoorayyyyyyyy. Feel the powder white sand under your feet as your explore this unique beach. Orient beach is most popular for having two sections at the beach, a nude section and a clothing section. We will bring you to the clothing section and for those who want to take a peak on the other side be prepare, you might not like what you see. On the entire beach there will be Beach bars, fine restaurants with beach chairs & umbrellas. You can choose to swim, rent jet skis, fly board, parasailing, snorkeling or any other water sport. Rest rooms, changing rooms, fresh water wash area will be available at most of the beach bars and restaurants.

   · 1 h 15 min

6. Orient Bay

   Get your cameras ready, "Paradise View" look out point. From the top of this hill you will be in awe with the magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean as the waves form in order to create Orient beach. Take pictures of St. Barths in your background and soak in this moment as it would be one to remember.

   · Non-stop passage

7. Let’s scream “Goedenmiddag” which means good day in Dutch as we cross the border and come back on the Dutch side. We will drive slowly across the border so we can take pictures of the flags and the border monument while the tour guide explains you about the date of the treaty that you will see there. We will now head on back to the cruise facility or you can choose to get drop off in down town Philipsburg so you can continue your shopping spree, for what you didn’t find in Marigot you will surely get here. Down town Philipsburg is the eye candy for shoppers, nowhere in the world will you find two back to back streets (Front Street and Back street) with a variety of fine jewelry with the best prices you won’t get anywhere else. You can also visit the Dutch side museum and another beach which is parallel of the shopping area or visit the home of our national liqueur, The Guava berry Emporium. Go inside and sample some flavors and see how we make our local Rum. If you choose to get drop off, you will have three ways on how to get back to the ship. A regular taxi, a water taxi or a 30 minute walk. Those who wants to go back to the ship please remain on the bus and the driver will bring you back to where the tour started at the cruise facility.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Amsterdam Cheese and Liquor Store

   Sample free cheese and a chance to buy local and international alcohol, gifts and souvenirs

   · 15 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

For Hotel guests please enter name of hotel by pick up location. For cruise ships guests, You can find us in the cruise facility EDC parking lot. Exit your ship, enter the cruise terminal,go to the information desk and ask for St. Maarten Presidential Tours. (STAY TO YOUR LEFT) , Keep walking for 5mins untill you reach the last shop, you will see a roundabout ( a traffic circle that cars should go around) in that circle there will be a sign saying, "Hope to see you soon again"after you pass that circle to your left there is a fence behind that fence there is the EDC parking lot. A big open area with white gravel sand. There you can ask any security guard to point out a white tent with check in counters and chairs.

How to use your ticket

Dear valued customer you will receive another confirmation voucher with a map or directions from St. Maarten presidential Tours.This map or directions will tell you where the meeting location will be. Please check your inbox one week before tour date or call their number if you need this information sooner. Thank you

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• Average physical condition is required.
• The itinerary may be modified due to traffic, weather, or other uncontrollable factors.
• This activity can accommodate up to 500 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• No refund is possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
• This activity may be cancelled if there are insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• English-speaking travellers (guide in English)
• Cruise ship passengers
• People with average physical condition

What makes it different

• Free round-trip transfer from the hotel
• Unlimited free drinks from the vehicle's cooler
• Free cheese and rum tastings included

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