Island Sightseeing Tours in St Maarten: 8 on the Shortlist

1.For hotel guests: Guided ATV Tour Dutch/French St. Maarten – Highlights & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,766 reviews Our pick

Ride a single or double ATV from Philipsburg across both Dutch and French St. Maarten. Guides such as Danny, Kevin, Anthony, Prez, and Boss P lead a mostly road-based route with beach stops, viewpoints, iguana encounters, and a memorable shallow-water walk. Bring a physical driver’s license, water shoes, swimwear, and a towel.

“I got there 25 minutes ahead of time which was to leave at 1 pm the guide came out said we will leave in a few just waiting on a few more people. They showed up after 1 pm buy the time we left it was 1:45 we were back at 4:30 far from a 4 hour trip as they advertise it was fun just a heads up.”

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2.St. Maarten Best Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,021 reviews · from $60

This 5 to 6 hour island tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle to connect Cole Bay, Maho Beach, Marigot, Orient Bay, viewpoints, and tasting stops. Guides such as Cutty, Jamal, Eddie, and Dwayne are known for lively commentary and careful timing. Hotel pickup is available, and free water, soda, beer, and rum punch keep the day comfortable.

“It was such a thorough tour. Went by quickly. Very engaging tour guide- Mr. Cutty. We saw beaches, history and had shopping and eating time.”

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3.Boomerang’s Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 532 reviews · from $169

Spend about seven hours aboard Boomerang’s power catamaran from Simpson Bay. You’ll visit Creole Rock, Pinel Island, Tintamarre, and Mullet Bay, with snorkeling gear, paddleboards, float mats, a barbecue lunch, and an open premium bar. Crew names may include Toby, Angelo, Deanna, Stefan, Merit, Dionne, Oscar, or Nikita, but staffing can change.

“This snorkel cruise is so awesome we've done it twice, including once on our honeymoon! The staff was so nice on both trips and the stops are all fantastic. We saw a sea turtle, stingrays and lots of fish. The food is great and so is the open bar. Pinel Island also has a lot of great and unique souvenirs.”

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4.Pinel Island Adventure: Tandem Kayak Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews

Rent a tandem kayak from Caribbean Paddling and paddle from Cul-de-Sac to Little Key and Pinel Island. You get the kayak, paddle, life jacket, park fees, and local directions, then set your own pace. Stop for a short hike, swim, snorkel, or beach time before returning to the launch point.

“ONce we got going we had a great experience .One person at the booth and she was very laid back. Two parties in front of us. One had problems wanted their money back. It probably took 30 minutes before she got to us. Pinel island was beautiful. For the money it was definitely worth it”

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5.The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews

Explore both sides of St Maarten in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Raj, Cindy, Lloyd, and Mama Gucci. Build your day around beaches, shopping, viewpoints, local food, Fort Louis, Marigot, and the famous planes at Maho Beach. The tour lasts about 5 to 7 hours and includes bottled water.

“My family and I enjoyed our tour of the entire island. Our driver was very courteous and accommodating to our preferences. The vehicle was very clean and comfortable.”

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6.St-Martin and St Maarten: Sightseeing Tour of the French and Dutch Sides of the Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 411 reviews · from $56Best value

See French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten in about 4.5 hours with a local guide, beach stops, Marigot Market, Maho Beach, and drinks including guavaberry rum punch. Guides such as Wellington, Kenneth, Don, and Captain K are praised for island history, humor, and keeping the tour moving.

“Captain K was a great guide. He provided lots of information about both sides of St. Martin in a very engaging manner.”

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7.3-Hour Guided Jeep Tour Island Highlights and 1-Hour Relax by Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 402 reviews · from $76

Spend four hours touring Dutch and French St Maarten in an automatic Jeep Wrangler. Guides such as Andre, Chris, Alvin, and Eto lead you to Maho Beach, Marigot Market, Lucas Bay, and Great Bay Beach. Choose a shared Jeep for up to four or buy out one for up to five, with drinks, fuel, and guide communication included.

“Beautiful island tour! It was great to be in our own jeep but have the trip guided for us! Great stops at the airport, French market/bakery and the most amazing beach with amazing blue water!!”

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8.FUN DAY St.Maarten Island Sightseeing Tour with Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · from $60

This five to six hour shared tour from Philipsburg covers Dutch and French St. Maarten, with stops at Oyster Pond, Orient Bay, Marigot, Fort Louis, Maho Beach, and Cole Bay Hill. Guides such as Ricardo, George, Freddy, and Kel provide island commentary, while beer, wine, soft drinks, water, and rum punch are included. Beach time and traffic can vary.

“This is a great way to see the island Both Dutch and French sides Ricardo was an excellent tour guide pleasant and knowledgeable”

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