St. Maarten and St. Martin Best of Island Highlights Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your St. Maarten cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• English-speaking certified guides!
• Enjoy both sides of the island - French and Dutch!
  
• Complimentary refreshments - water and soft drinks!
• Stop at Maho Beach for plane spotting!
  
• Option to a drop-off in downtown for shopping afterward!

You will drive by the French Quarter, the first village settled by the French in 1629, and stop at Paradise View for a panoramic view of the ever-popular Orient Beach and some of the islets just off-shore.

You will then head to Marigot, the charming capital town of St. Martin on the French side of the island, and take in the atmosphere where shops line the colonial streets and an open-air bazaar surrounds the central square for arts, crafts, and souvenir lovers. Maybe grab a bite to eat (at your own expense). Fort Louis is a superbly-restored fort built at the end of the 18th century. If you wish, a climb up the steps is well worth the effort for panoramic views of Anguilla and the entire French capital. Guests will have approximately 45 minutes of free time in Marigot.

The fun continues with a stop at Maho Beach, where you can watch planes approach just meters above the beach as they land at the adjacent Princess Juliana International Airport. See why this beach is rated the most exciting beach in the world! Hold on to your hat and don't forget your camera. Guests will spend approximately 45 minutes at Maho Beach.

As the shore excursion continues back towards Philipsburg, you will pass through Simpson Bay with a photo stop on Cole Bay Hill. Guests have the option to be dropped off in Philipsburg and return to the ship at their leisure and cost (downtown is about a15 minute walk back to the pier or a 4-minute water taxi, p/p USD 7.00 not included).

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your cruise ship terminal.
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation.
• Bilingual certified local excursion guides, narrated.
  
• Refreshments (water, soft drinks, beer, and Guavaberry liqueur).
  
• Coralita Bay (Overlooking St. Barth).
• Paradise View (Overlooking Orient Beach).
• Marigot (approx 30 minutes).
• Maho Beach (approx 45 minutes).
• Cole Bay hill (Overlooking Simpson Bay).
• Return to cruise port (with optional drop-off in Philipsburg or Marigot, downtown is about a 15-minute walk back to the pier or 4-minute water taxi, p/p $7.00usd not included).
• Drivers and guides are trained in first aid.

Excursion Notes

• Bring along sun protection, swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, camera, and cash for souvenirs, drinks, snacks, shopping, etc.
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For the St. Maarten and St. Martin Best of Island Excursion, you will meet right at your St. Maarten Cruise Terminal (Philipsburg) or the St. Martin Cruise Terminal (Marigot). All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• There are no motorized wheelchairs or mobility scooter-accessible vehicles available.
  

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.