Cruiseship friendly

Adventure Island Tour

$65/person$32.50/child (less than 5 years)
Approx. 5 hours
This tour will take you on an adventure to places such as Oyster Pond, Grand Case (or Orient Beach), Marigot—the French capital—and, of course, Maho Beach for extreme plane spotting.

Reservations

Departure

Departures are available at 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM, St. Maarten local time.
Cruise ship passengers: if your ship docks before 9 AM (St. Maarten local time), we recommend choosing the 9:30 AM departure.

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Iguanas and their natural habitat

10 – 20 minutes.
Iguanas and their natural habitat previewFeed, touch and take pictures with the iguanas!
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Brief stop at Oyster Pond

5 - 10 minutes
Brief stop at Oyster Pond previewA beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean from the hill, with the iconic Oyster Bay resort.
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Grand Case or Orient Beach

90 - 120 minutes
Grand Case or Orient Beach previewOur favored destination is Grand Case Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the island. Depending on participants, traffic, and weather conditions, we might switch to Orient Bay, which is equally fun and popular!
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Marigot open market

45 minutes
Marigot open market previewExplore a wide variety of merchandise, savor traditional dishes, and discover handcrafted souvenirs, all while experiencing the local culture and culinary heritage of St. Martin.
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Border Monument

5 - 10 minutes
Border Monument previewThe border monument marks the division between the French and Dutch territories on the island.
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Maho Beach plane spotting

45 minutes
Maho Beach plane spotting previewMaho Beach is renowned as Sint Maarten's most famous beach, uniquely situated right at the start of the SXM international airport's landing strip.
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Drive through Simpson Bay

Drive through Simpson Bay previewIn Simpson Bay Marina, the scenic beauty of million-dollar yachts set against the majestic Sint Maarten mountains offers a breathtaking view.
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Harold Jack Hill

20 - 30 minutes
Harold Jack Hill previewEnjoy amazing panoramic views of Dutch St. Maarten from the top of Harold Jack Hill lookout point between Cole Bay and Philipsburg.
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Return to the departure point

We will ensure your return to the original departure point, or to Philipsburg if you're in the mood for shopping. For cruise ship guests, we guarantee a prompt return to your ship, giving you peace of mind to enjoy your day.

What to bring?

  • — Comfortable clothing & shoes
  • — Hat
  • — Bathing suit & beach towel
  • — Sunscreen
  • — Tip for your tour guide

What's included?

  • — Tour guide
  • — Beach stop
  • — Bathrooms & changing rooms available at the beach
  • — Bottled water, Rum punch and sodas
  • — Air-conditioned transportation

What's not included?

  • — Food/Beverages at lunch (available at local beach restaurants)
  • — Beach chairs and beds (these items are available for rental at the beach)
  • — Tour guide gratuity/tip

Restrictions

  • — Children requiring a car/booster seat pay the full price.
  • — The minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years.
  • — The itinerary is subject to change. Due to the constantly changing weather and traffic conditions on the island, alterations to the itinerary may sometimes be necessary.
  • — Please consult our cancellation policy for more details on cancellations and refunds.

Cruiseship passengers

Our tours are cruiseship friendly!
— Never late to re-embark
— Get the most of your day on St. Maarten/St. Martin
— Easy pick-up location

Island lodgers

Coming from a hotel or a local accommodation?
— Benefit from our local knowledge
— Discover new places in St. Maarten/St. Martin
— Pick-up from your location may be organized: please contact us in advance to discuss details.
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