36 tours · €44–€206 per person · ★ 4.8
Cruise excursions in St Maarten on this page are the tours that meet you at the Philipsburg pier and return before sailing: 36 of them, picked by hand after we read every listing and kept only operators rated 4.5★ or higher. The cheapest is a shared island tour from €44 per person; the most expensive are private sightseeing vans and ATV convoys built for the ship's schedule.
Philipsburg handles several ships a day, so the water taxi across the bay and the roads to Maho are busy at midday and the tours that leave the pier early get the beaches first. Independent excursions are cheaper than the ship's own but all-aboard is yours, so prefer listings with a stated return time. Boat trips that cross to the French side add a marine reserve fee, and anything to Anguilla is too long for most port calls. The best reviewed St Maarten cruise excursions come first below.
Experience The Best Of St Maarten in one day with just you and your family or group! Avoid the overcrowded tours with this Exclusive Private Tour Comb...
Our private tours are premium tours with connected and comfortable vehicles from a premium fleet. Our trips can be personalized to your liking, accord...
-All-Inclusive - we take care of every detail so you can simply relax and enjoy: 1. Hotel pick-up and drop-off 2. Private boat cross over - skip the l...
Our UTV/ ATV Tours are the best way to combine some of the best sights Sint Maarten has to offer, all in one memorable adventure. Enjoy the cool air ...
Our UTV/ ATV Tours are the best way to combine some of the best sights Sint Maarten has to offer, all in one memorable adventure. Enjoy the cool air ...
Are you ready to explore St. Maarten/St. Martin in the most amazing way? Get excited we’re here to help you create a truly unforgettable tour experien...
During this small group tour (6 guests maximum) your birding / bird watching tour guide will show you the best bird watching sites in St. Maarten. You...
Visit Tintamarre Island ,Creole Rock and Pinel Island on the same day. Snorkel with turtles and tropical fish, enjoy to sip rum punch on the beach and...
Go for half-day tour discovering and enjoying the most beautiful beaches and bays of the island including the Belmond La Samanna, a 5-star hotel where...
With this tour, you get to experience as many of the great things our Island has to offer within one day. From the coral reef to the iguana farm, beau...
Enjoys close up encounters with our colorful feathered inhabitants. Learn of their behavior. Feed the birds for a truly close-up encounter. Learn our ...
Visit historical landmarks and discover beautiful viewpoints on this guided and very informative 4-hour History Tour of St. Maarten and St Martin. See...
Explore St. Maarten on a guided ATV or UTV adventure to the world-famous Maho Beach. After a safety briefing and operating instructions, set off with ...
Join us for a 6 Hours sightseeing, sailing, and snorkeling experience. Your comfort and safety are our main concern. We will do an easy South side C...
When you are in St Maarten, spend your time exploring its top snorkel sites. Your 7-hour shore excursion takes you by speedboat on a sightseeing tour ...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 7, 2026 · Ranked by Listed duration, stated port transfers, activity requirements and exclusions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 36 St Maarten cruise excursions by duration and stated port transfers; confirm pickup and return times before booking.
For a port call, choose Adventure Island: 4h–4h 30m, €59 per person, beach time and ship dropoff; traffic may change the route.
Choose the one to two passenger private sightseeing option with port transfers: €327 per group/vehicle, 4.91 from 587 reviews; duration varies: 5h–7h.
Book the double ATV for two riders with a guide and beach chairs: €109 per group/vehicle, 3h 30m–3h 45m, 4.87 from 1,741 reviews; port shuttles cost extra.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Island Tour: Sint Maarten | Private beaches and markets | €172 per person | 4.92★ (243) | 3h–4h | Private tour priced per person |
| Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing | Included cruise port transfers | €327 per group/vehicle | 4.91★ (587) | 5h–7h | Variable duration: 5h–7h |
| Famous Beach Ride for Cruise Passengers | Guided ATV ride for two | €109 per group/vehicle | 4.87★ (1,741) | 3h 30m–3h 45m | Cruise terminal shuttles cost extra |
| Small Group History Tour | History with max six guests | €81 per person | 4.86★ (98) | 4h | Uphill steps to reach the Fort |
| Cruise Friendly Sailing Catamaran | Sailing, sandwiches and bar | €117 per person | 4.86★ (94) | 6h | Tour lasts 6h; transfers excluded |
| Cruise Guests: Pinel and Tintamarre | Cruise guests, Pinel and reef | €135 per person | 4.82★ (165) | 6h | Allow 6h; marine park and docking fees extra |
| Adventure Island Tour | Drive with ship drop-off | €59 per person | 4.65★ (138) | 4h–4h 30m | Route may change with weather or traffic |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.
-All-Inclusive - we take care of every detail so you can simply relax and enjoy: 1. Hotel pick-up and drop-off 2. Private boat cross over - skip the l...
Our private tours are premium tours with connected and comfortable vehicles from a premium fleet. Our trips can be personalized to your liking, accord...
Experience The Best Of St Maarten in one day with just you and your family or group! Avoid the overcrowded tours with this Exclusive Private Tour Comb...
Are you ready to explore St. Maarten/St. Martin in the most amazing way? Get excited we’re here to help you create a truly unforgettable tour experien...
Our UTV/ ATV Tours are the best way to combine some of the best sights Sint Maarten has to offer, all in one memorable adventure. Enjoy the cool air ...
Visit Tintamarre Island ,Creole Rock and Pinel Island on the same day. Snorkel with turtles and tropical fish, enjoy to sip rum punch on the beach and...
Go for half-day tour discovering and enjoying the most beautiful beaches and bays of the island including the Belmond La Samanna, a 5-star hotel where...
Enjoys close up encounters with our colorful feathered inhabitants. Learn of their behavior. Feed the birds for a truly close-up encounter. Learn our ...
When you are in St Maarten, spend your time exploring its top snorkel sites. Your 7-hour shore excursion takes you by speedboat on a sightseeing tour ...
Take to the water on a comprehensive speedboat tour of St Maarten, with several snorkeling stops included in your 6-hour excursion. Snorkel at Creole ...
For a short call, favour Private Island Tour: Sint Maarten; save the Private Full Day Cruise of St Martin and Anguilla for a full day ashore. Island sightseeing on this page has a median duration of 4 hours. For example, Private Island Tour: Sint Maarten is €172 per person, rated 4.92 from 243 reviews. Private Full Day Cruise of St Martin and Anguilla is €1,590 per boat, rated 4.83 from 53 reviews. Divide the boat price by your party size. Duration alone is not a ship return guarantee.
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If you want to split a single fare, choose a vehicle or boat price; Two Islands, Twice the Fun and St Maarten and St Martin Private Tour both charge per person. Per person medians are €78 shared and €87 private: a spread between different products, not a premium. The middle half of per person fares on this page is €66 to €128. For example, Two Islands, Twice the Fun costs €54 per person, rated 4.81 from 596 reviews. St Maarten and St Martin Private Tour costs €91 per person, rated 4.89 from 141 reviews. Divide a vehicle price by your party size.
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Choose Two Islands, Twice the Fun for a shared family outing; use the strollers and infants filter if you are bringing a baby or stroller. 22 of 36 excursions are marked as accepting strollers and infants, including 15 shared and 7 private tours. A shared family example is Two Islands, Twice the Fun at €54 per person, rated 4.81 from 596 reviews. A family description alone does not establish stroller acceptance, minimum ages or child fares.
Skip the Small Group History Tour if uphill steps are a barrier: reaching the Fort involves a climb. Use the accessibility filter to find operator-marked options. 6 of 36 excursions are operator-marked wheelchair accessible: 5 shared and 1 private. Filter first, then confirm with the operator that boarding and stops work for your needs. Small Group History Tour costs €81 per person, rated 4.86 from 98 reviews; its Fort visit involves uphill steps.
Allow for a separate terminal shuttle fare on Famous Beach Ride for Cruise Passengers; its cruise passenger label does not mean port transport is included. Pickup is listed on 19 of 36 excursions; that total does not establish pier pickup. Famous Beach Ride for Cruise Passengers is €109 per machine, rated 4.87 from 1,741 reviews; terminal shuttles cost extra. The listed option for Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing includes port transfers: €327 per group, rated 4.91 from 587 reviews.
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Figures in these answers come from the 36 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.