5 St Maarten Shore Excursions You Can Do Before All-Aboard

1.Guided ATV Tour of Dutch & French St. Maarten

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

Ride an ATV across Dutch and French St. Maarten with guides such as Anthony, Prez, Boss, Dani, and Sasha. Expect mostly paved roads, brief off-road riding, photo stops, beach time, iguana feeding when scheduled, and a final beach stop. A physical driver’s license is required.

“Had a great time. Both tour guides were incredible and very personable, even joking with my daughter about her “driving skills”. Took the morning tour so ending at the beach to swim was a bonus after a hot day. Definitely recommend this excursion.”

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2.Orient and Maho Beach Half-Day Tour

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

Spend about two hours at Orient Bay, then visit Maho Beach near Princess Juliana Airport for close plane views. Air-conditioned transport, port pickup, a local guide, and drinks during the ride are included. Guides such as Captain K, Daniel, and Wellington have made the island drive lively and informative.

“Beautiful beaches. A little pricey for chairs for 1.5 hrs. Food was amazing at the sand bar! Captain K was so fun and interactive. We had a wonderful time”

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3.Billy Bones St.Maarten Getaway for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS

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

Spend about six hours on a small-group speedboat from Bobby’s Marina, stopping at Creole Rock, Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Grand Case, Baie Longue, and Maho Beach. You’ll get snorkeling gear, drinks, lunch, and a crew that keeps an eye on your ship’s return time.

“I will always remember the kind and helpful captain, snorkeling near Creole Rock, watching the planes land at Maho Beach while in the boat, the super delicious lunch of barbecue ribs, chicken or fish at a popular restaurant and the friendly people on board.”

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4.Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS

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

Join Captain Flint Boat Charters for a six-hour small-group speedboat trip from Philipsburg. You’ll snorkel with turtles at Tintamarre, see fish at Creole Rock, eat lunch on Pinel Island, cruise past French and Dutch St Maarten, and watch planes land near Maho Beach.

“This was by far the best trip on our entire cruise. The boat rider around the entire island stopping at several locations to snorkel was perfect. We were able to see turtles, tropical fish, and stop at a delicious restaurant for lunch. Our tour guides were excellent and made the day super fun. Junior was an excellent boat driver and navigated the waves perfectly. I would recommend this trip to anyone who goes to visit Saint Martin.”

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5.Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $129

Join Captain Flint Boat Charters for a six-hour speedboat day around Dutch and French St Maarten. You may snorkel at Creole Rock, swim near Tintamarre’s turtles, relax at Pinel, eat in Grand Case, and watch planes at Maho Beach. Captains such as Nick, Anthony, and Miguel have earned praise for friendly, informative service.

“Very recommended tour. The captain of the speed boat was the best we could have!”

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