Shore Excursions in St Maarten Compared: The Top 4

1.For cruise passengers: Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,552 reviews Our pick

Ride an ATV across both Dutch and French St. Maarten with guides such as Anthony, Prez, Sasha, Kevon, and Boss B. Expect mostly paved main roads, a short off-road section, photo stops, the French Nature Reserve, beach time, and a final beach stop. ATVs, helmets, fuel, and guide service are included. Cruise-port shuttle service costs $10 per person round trip.

“The whole ride was so much fun with plenty stops with views and all! The last spot was perfect beach area with the best food truck, chairs with umbrellas and things to do with family or just relax. We will definitely do this again next trip! Everyone was so friendly and helpful!”

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2.St Maarten Shore Excursion: Orient and Maho Beach Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 486 reviews · from $55Best value

Spend about two hours at Orient Beach, then visit Maho Beach for close-up plane watching. Amigo Tours provides port pickup, an air-conditioned van, local commentary, and water, soda, beer, or guavaberry rum punch while you ride. Guides such as Captain K, Daniel, Wellington, and King David have helped make this outing lively and informative.

“This tour is one of the best to take. It's only about 5 hours and you get to see almost all of the island. We stayed at a hotel and was picked up and dropped there on time. The two stops we made was plenty enough time to enjoy and not be rushed. Our driver was the best!”

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3.Billy Bones St.Maarten Getaway for Cruise Ship Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $139

Set out from Bobby’s Marina at 10:00 a.m. for a six-hour boat tour around St. Maarten. You’ll snorkel at Creole Rock, look for turtles near Tintamarre, visit Pinel Island, eat lunch in Grand Case, and watch planes at Maho Beach. A local crew, open bar, flotation gear, and cruise-safe timing are included.

“Captain Sam is the best!! He made our adventure fun and exciting. He made you feel like you were is long time friend and not just a paying customer. He has awesome knowledge of the places we went to. The local food we had for lunch was delicious. If I get the chance to come back to St Marteen we are definitely looking Captain Sam up again!!”

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4.Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for Cruise Ship Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · from $139

You’ll spend about six hours with a small group of up to 16, cruising from Philipsburg to Tintamarre, Creole Rock, Pinel Island, and Maho Beach. Captains such as Nico, Sammy, Frankie, and Junior combine island stories with snorkeling, lunch, floating gear, and unlimited beer, soda, and water. Bring a towel, swimsuit, and cash for the $10 marine fee.

“Ensure your tour operator knows what boat you are on as ship time and local time were different for us - our cruise gangway down was 8:30am which was 9:30 local time and same time of our departure. They confirmed they would wait. Read more”

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