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Explore some of St Maarten's most famous spots on this island tour! Visit Oyster Bay for a picture stop, stop at Orient Bay for some fun in the sun, head to the French capital, Marigot, see airplanes land and take off at Maho Beach, pass through Simpson Bay and see the bridges. Lastly, stop at Cole Bay Hill. Beer, water, soda and rum punch will be included all day.
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✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓ Driver/guide
✓ Air-conditioned vehicle
✓ Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
✓ Beverages
✕ Lunch
✕ Gratuities
10 min
The first stop of the day is at Oyster Pond! Spend 5 minutes here before heading over to one of St. Martin's most popular beaches -
10 min
Take a stop to see the terrain and neighboring islands as well take a pictures on the balcony overlooking the beach.
40 min
Orient Bay Beach. Here you will stop for 1.5 hours of beach time more or less. Stop by the local restaurants for a drink or a beach chair and umbrella to pass the time. From Orient, the tour will continue over to the French capitol city of Marigot for about 40 minutes. Indulge in local fair, open air shopping, French pastries or higher end shopping in the West Indies Mall.
20 min
While in Marigot, climb the colorful steps and hike up to the fort to see the beautiful breathtaking view of the whole french side. Take some lovely pictures of the ancient artifacts before coming back down to the market area.
After stopping in Marigot, head over to the most popular area on the Dutch side. Spend one hour at Maho Beach, where you can watch the planes land and take off. After making your way from Maho Beach, you'll go through the Simpson Bay area, where the nightlife is very lively with multiple delicious restaurants to choose from as well as great nightlife.
5 min
Make one last picture stop on the Cole Bay Hill. See the island layout of the Simpson Bay Marina, airport area and the neighboring islands: St.Kitts, Statia and Saba. You can hike up to the large St. Maarten Flag and see a better 360 view. Upon arrival in Philipsburg area, you may choose to remain in Philipsburg to shop or sight see at your leisure. If you decide to walk back to the ship, it takes between 12 and 15 minutes, or a taxi may take you for approximately $3. For those who would like to return to the ship immediately, simply remain in the vehicle. It is recommended to bring swimwear, suntan lotion, a towel and a fun attitude! Beer, water, soda and rum punch are included all day.