5-Hour Private St. Maarten Island Tour with French and Dutch Sides

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore both the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten
• 02 Feed the iguanas at Iguana Park
• 03 Unwind at Orient Beach and Maho Beach
• 04 Get stunning views of Philipsburg and nearby islands from Cole Bay Hill

Uncover the magic of St. Maarten on this private 5-hour sightseeing tour, visiting some of the island's most famous locations, including Great Bay, Cole Bay Hill, Orient Beach, and Marigot. Explore both the French and Dutch sides of the island, or focus on one side, and feed the iguanas at Iguana Park.

Get panoramic views of Philipsburg, St. Maarten's Dutch capital, and the nearby islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, and Anguilla from Cole Bay Hill.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Philipsburg, Maho Beach

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Discover St. Maarten's French and Dutch Sides

• Meet your tour guide at the EDC Parking Lot cruise facility and begin your 5-hour tour.
• Visit Marigot, located on the west coast of the island of St. Martin. It extends from the coast westward along the Bay of Marigot, with the hills of the island's interior to the east. To the southwest, it is bounded by Simpson Bay.
• Explore Philipsburg, the Dutch-side capital of Sint Maarten. Beachfront bars line the boardwalk along Great Bay, while Voorstraat, or Front Street, is known for its duty-free shops and casinos.
• Go sightseeing in Oyster Pond and Marigot, the French-side capital.
• You can also climb the 80 steps of Fort Louis for a very scenic view of the Marigot waterfront.
• Feed iguanas at Iguana Park and revel at Maho Beach while spotting the planes.
• Get panoramic views of Philipsburg, St. Maarten's Dutch capital, and the nearby islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, and Anguilla from Cole Bay Hill.
• Revel at Orient Beach and enjoy different watersports.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Port pick-up and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Private tour
• Local guide
• Beverage
• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

• Food

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Camera
• Swimsuit

Know before you go

• Children should be accompanied by an adult.
• At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time.
• Please proceed to the Tourist Information Center after disembarking. Also, inquire about the EDC Parking Lot at the front desk. You will be directed to the EDC Parking Lot, where D & ATaxi Service & Tours will be waiting for you.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

EDC Parking Lot, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Tour start

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.