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title: Cruise Ship Excursions in St Maarten
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
tours: 36
price_from_eur: 44
reviews_total: 7756
as_of: 2026-10-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/
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# Cruise Ship Excursions in St Maarten

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of October 17, 2026.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 7, 2026)

We compared 36 St Maarten cruise excursions by duration and stated port transfers; confirm pickup and return times before booking.

- **Port call on land:** [Adventure Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/adventure-island-tour/?format=md). For a port call, choose Adventure Island: 4h–4h 30m, €59 per person, beach time and ship dropoff; traffic may change the route. Drinks included. Trade-off: Route may change with weather or traffic. — now €59 per person, 4.65 (138)
- **Port transfers?:** [Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-best-of-st-maarten-private-sightseeing-tour/?format=md). 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. Cruise port transfers included. Trade-off: Variable duration: 5h–7h. — now €327 per group/vehicle, 4.91 (587)
- **ATV for two?:** [Famous Beach Ride for Cruise Passengers](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/utv-atv-famous-beach-ride-for-cruise-passengers/?format=md). Book the double ATV for two riders with a guide and beach chairs: €109 per group/vehicle, 3h 30m–3h 45m, 4.87 from 1741 reviews; port shuttles cost extra. Drivers eighteen and over. Trade-off: Cruise terminal shuttles cost extra. — now €109 per group/vehicle, 4.87 (1741)

Also compared:

- [Private Island Tour: Sint Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-island-tour-sint-maarten/?format=md): Private beaches and markets. Trade-off: Private tour priced per person. — now €172 per person, 4.92 (243)
- [Small Group History Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-martin-st-maarten-small-group-history-tour/?format=md): History with max six guests. Trade-off: Uphill steps to reach the Fort. — now €81 per person, 4.86 (98)
- [Cruise Friendly Sailing Catamaran](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/best-sailing-catamaran-beach-and-snorkel-cruise-ship-friendly/?format=md): Sailing, sandwiches and bar. Trade-off: Tour lasts 6h; transfers excluded. — now €117 per person, 4.86 (94)
- [Cruise Guests: Pinel and Tintamarre](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/speed-boat-snorkeling-tour-pinel-tintamarre-islands-for-cruise-ship-guests/?format=md): Cruise guests, Pinel and reef. Trade-off: Allow 6h; marine park and docking fees extra. — now €135 per person, 4.82 (165)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 36 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-best-of-st-maarten-private-sightseeing-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €327 per group/vehicle | 4.91 (587) | 5h–7h | daily 09:00–12:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 2 | [Private Island Tour - Sint Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-island-tour-sint-maarten/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €172 per person | 4.92 (243) | 3h–4h | daily | private · up to 14 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 3 | [All-Inclusive Local Guided Pinel Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/all-inclusive-local-guided-pinel-island-tour/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours | €144 per person | 4.99 (104) | 6h | daily 09:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 4 | [UTV / ATV Famous Beach Ride (for Cruise Passengers)](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/utv-atv-famous-beach-ride-for-cruise-passengers/?format=md) | ATV & UTV Tours | €109 per group/vehicle | 4.87 (1741) | 3h 30m–3h 45m | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 5 | [UTV / ATV Famous Beach Ride (for Cruise Passengers)](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/utv-atv-famous-beach-ride-for-cruise-passengers-2/?format=md) | ATV & UTV Tours | €109 per group/vehicle | 4.98 (64) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 6 | [St.Maarten / St.Martin Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-st-martin-private-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €91 per person | 4.89 (141) | 3h–4h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 30 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 7 | [St.Martin-St.Maarten: Small Group, Birding / Bird Watching Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-martin-st-maarten-small-group-birding-bird-watching-tour/?format=md) |  | €117 per person | 5.0 (46) | 4h | daily 07:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 8 | [Billy Bones St.Maarten Getaway for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/billy-bones-st-maarten-getaway-for-cruise-ship-guests/?format=md) |  | €132 per person | 4.87 (179) | 6h | daily exc Sat 10:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 9 | [Half-Day Jet Ski Tour of St Martin](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/half-day-jet-ski-tour-of-st-martin/?format=md) | Jet Ski & Water Sports | €206 per person | 4.86 (233) | 3h–5h | daily 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 10 | [St.Maarten St.Martin Best Prime Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-st-martin-best-prime-tour/?format=md) |  | €68 per person | 4.88 (78) | 4h–5h | daily 09:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 11 | [Colorful Species Of Birds](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/colorful-species-of-birds/?format=md) |  | €44 per person | 4.86 (108) | 2h 30m | daily 10:15 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 12 | [St.Martin-St.Maarten: Small Group, History Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-martin-st-maarten-small-group-history-tour/?format=md) |  | €81 per person | 4.86 (98) | 4h | daily 08:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 13 | [ATV/UTV Guided Tour to Maho Beach – Cruise Passengers](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/atv-utv-guided-tour-to-maho-beach-cruise-passengers/?format=md) | ATV & UTV Tours | €109 per group/vehicle | 4.89 (57) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00–13:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 14 | [Best Sailing Catamaran, Beach and Snorkel - Cruise Ship Friendly](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/best-sailing-catamaran-beach-and-snorkel-cruise-ship-friendly/?format=md) | Catamaran Day Sails, Snorkeling Tours | €117 per person | 4.86 (94) | 6h | daily exc Sun 10:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant |
| 15 | [St Maarten Shore Excursion: Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-shore-excursion-snorkeling-and-speed-boat-tour/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours, Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours | €126 per person | 4.85 (103) | 6h | daily exc Sat 09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 16 | [Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/speed-boat-snorkeling-tour-pinel-tintamarre-islands-for-cruise-ship-guests/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours, Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours | €135 per person | 4.82 (165) | 6h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 09:30 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de |
| 17 | [Two Islands, Twice the Fun](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/two-islands-twice-the-fun/?format=md) |  | €54 per person | 4.81 (596) | 5h–6h | daily 09:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 18 | [ATV and Boogie Guided Tour in Sint Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/atv-and-boogie-guided-tour-in-sint-maarten/?format=md) | ATV & UTV Tours | €154 per group/vehicle | 4.84 (57) | 4h–6h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/es/fr |
| 19 | [Private Full-Day Cruise of St. Martin and Anguilla](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-full-day-cruise-of-st-martin-and-anguilla/?format=md) | Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours, Private Tours | €1590 per group/vehicle | 4.83 (53) | 8h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 20 | [Private St Maarten Island Sightseeing Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-st-maarten-island-sightseeing-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €545 per group/vehicle | 4.82 (34) | 5h | daily exc Sun 10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/fr |
| 21 | [St.Martin-St.Maarten: Small Group, Coastal Hike & Swim Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-martin-st-maarten-small-group-coastal-hike-swim-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €81 per person | 4.8 (41) | 4h | daily 08:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 22 | [Yacht YES DARLING - Private Boat St Martin, St Barth & Anguilla](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/yacht-yes-darling-private-boat-st-martin-st-barth-anguilla/?format=md) | Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours, Private Tours | €5400 per group/vehicle | 4.8 (40) | 4h–8h | daily | private · up to 12 · free cancel · instant |
| 23 | [Private V.I.P sightseeing, Shopping and Beach Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-v-i-p-sightseeing-shopping-and-beach-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €454 per group/vehicle | 4.79 (38) | 6h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de |
| 24 | [90 min St. Martin Jet ski Terre Basse tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/90-min-st-martin-jet-ski-terre-basse-tour/?format=md) | Jet Ski & Water Sports | €123 per group/vehicle | 4.77 (115) | 1h 30m | daily 07:30–15:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 25 | [Guided Jeep Tour Exploring French and Dutch St Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/guided-jeep-tour-exploring-french-and-dutch-st-maarten-2/?format=md) |  | €140 per person | 4.78 (511) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00–13:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 26 | [St Maarten and St Martin Megga Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-and-st-martin-megga-tour/?format=md) |  | €59 per person | 4.68 (34) | 1h–3h | daily 09:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 27 | [St. Maarten Pelican Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-pelican-private-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours, Private Tours | €71 per person | 4.76 (175) | 2h–5h | daily 08:00–09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 28 | [Guided Jeep Tour Exploring French and Dutch St Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/guided-jeep-tour-exploring-french-and-dutch-st-maarten/?format=md) |  | €75 per person | 4.73 (94) | 3h 30m | daily 09:00–13:00 | up to 5 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 29 | [All In One Island Tour of St. Martin \| St. Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/all-in-one-island-tour-of-st-martin-st-maarten/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €68 per person | 4.75 (207) | 5h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 30 | [St.Martin/St.Maarten Magical Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-martin-st-maarten-magical-tour/?format=md) |  | €68 per person | 4.65 (43) | 2h–5h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 31 | [Quads and Furious ATV Tours & Rentals](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/quads-and-furious-atv-tours-rentals/?format=md) | ATV & UTV Tours | €82 per person | 4.72 (148) | 4h–24h | daily 09:00–13:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de |
| 32 | [St. Maarten 4 Hour Sightseeing Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-4-hour-sightseeing-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €56 per person | 4.54 (41) | 4h | daily 09:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 33 | [ATV / Buggy / Jeep - island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/atv-buggy-jeep-island-tour/?format=md) | ATV & UTV Tours, Private Tours | €100 per group/vehicle | 4.63 (71) | 3h | daily 09:00–13:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup |
| 34 | [St Maarten Excursion: Island Sightseeing + Beach & Shopping.](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-excursion-island-sightseeing-beach-shopping/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €350 per group/vehicle | 4.53 (43) | 4h–5h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 35 | [Adventure Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/adventure-island-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €59 per person | 4.65 (138) | 4h–4h 30m | daily 09:30 | up to 23 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 36 | [St. Maarten Best Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-best-island-tour/?format=md) | Island Sightseeing Tours | €55 per person | 4.5 (1236) | 5h–6h | daily 09:00–10:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |

## Why each made the list

- **The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour** — Combine sightseeing, shopping and Mullet Bay or a beach of your choice on a private tour for your party. Hotel or cruise port transfers, air-conditioned transport and water are included; bring towels and dry clothes for swimming, and pricing is per group. 4.91 from 587 reviews at €327 per group/vehicle for 5h–7h.
- **Private Island Tour - Sint Maarten** — A private tour for your party lets you shape Sint Maarten sightseeing around beaches, markets and photo stops. Pickup, drop-off, a drink, towels and Wi-Fi are included; food is extra. 4.92 from 243 reviews at €172 per person for 3h–4h.
- **All-Inclusive Local Guided Pinel Island Tour** — Pair guided hiking on Pinel Island with snorkelling in a protected marine reserve. Land and sea transfers, snorkel gear, beach chairs, an umbrella, fruit and digital photos are included; lunch is included only with the lunch option. 4.99 from 104 reviews at €144 per person for 6h.
- **UTV / ATV Famous Beach Ride (for Cruise Passengers)** — Ride an ATV or UTV through the Dutch side's capital and on to Marigot for its markets and waterfront. Instruction, helmet, fuel and a Great Bay Beach chair and umbrella are included; cruise terminal shuttles cost extra, and pricing is per group. 4.87 from 1741 reviews at €109 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m–3h 45m.
- **UTV / ATV Famous Beach Ride (for Cruise Passengers)** — Ride an ATV or UTV through the Dutch side's capital to Marigot, with beach furniture on Great Bay Beach included. Equipment, fuel and a tutorial are provided; it is priced per group, and drivers must be at least eighteen with a physical driving licence. 4.98 from 64 reviews at €109 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m.
- **St.Maarten / St.Martin Private Tour** — Choose your own stops, such as Iguana Park or Bird Park, on a private tour for your party around St. Maarten/St. Martin. An air-conditioned vehicle and cold refreshments are included; optional activities such as Bird Park carry extra charges. 4.89 from 141 reviews at €91 per person for 3h–4h.
- **St.Martin-St.Maarten: Small Group, Birding / Bird Watching Tour** — Look for birds around fresh and salt water ponds, rocky shores and sandy coastlines in a small shared group of up to six guests. A local guide, lemongrass tea, water and banana bread are included; children must join with an adult. 5 from 46 reviews at €117 per person for 4h.
- **Billy Bones St.Maarten Getaway for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS** — Visit Tintamarre Island, Creole Rock and Pinel Island in one outing, with snorkeling and beach time. Lunch, an open bar, snorkeling gear and flotation aids are included; marine park and port fees are extra, and bookings require at least two people. 4.87 from 179 reviews at €132 per person for 6h.
- **Half-Day Jet Ski Tour of St Martin** — Explore St Martin's beaches and bays on a guided jet ski outing. Local taxes and the fuel surcharge are included; bookings require at least two people, and food, drinks and hotel transfers are excluded. 4.86 from 233 reviews at €206 per person for 3h–5h.
- **St.Maarten St.Martin Best Prime Tour** — Combine an iguana farm, Orient beach, shopping in Marigot and planespotting at Maho Beach on a circuit of both sides of the island. Air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included; the activity is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. 4.88 from 78 reviews at €68 per person for 4h–5h.
- **Colorful Species Of Birds** — Get close to birds, feed iguanas and finish with a choice of time in Phillipsburg or a return to the pickup point. Round-trip transfers, a scenic drive and a limited cheese tasting are included; complimentary ice cream is subject to supplies. 4.86 from 108 reviews at €44 per person for 2h 30m.
- **St.Martin-St.Maarten: Small Group, History Tour** — Explore historical landmarks and viewpoints on both sides of the island in a small shared group of up to six guests. Guiding, homemade lemongrass tea, water and banana bread are included; reaching the Fort involves an uphill walk on steps. 4.86 from 98 reviews at €81 per person for 4h.
- **ATV/UTV Guided Tour to Maho Beach – Cruise Passengers** — Ride an ATV or UTV along island roads to Maho Beach for plane watching. Instruction, fuel, helmets, beach chairs and umbrellas are included; priced per group, with drivers required to be at least eighteen and carry a valid licence. 4.89 from 57 reviews at €109 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m.
- **Best Sailing Catamaran, Beach and Snorkel - Cruise Ship Friendly** — Sail the Dutch side's southern coast by catamaran, with at least two stops for snorkeling and beach time. Sandwiches, an open bar, snorkeling equipment and instruction are included; stops may change with the weather, and transfers are excluded. 4.86 from 94 reviews at €117 per person for 6h.
- **St Maarten Shore Excursion: Snorkeling and Speed Boat Tour** — Travel by speedboat to snorkel at Creole Rock and Tintamarre Island, then visit Pinel Island to look for iguanas. Snorkelling equipment, floating devices and onboard drinks are included; lunch costs extra and at least six guests are needed to run. 4.85 from 103 reviews at €126 per person for 6h.
- **Speed Boat & Snorkeling Tour Pinel & Tintamarre Islands for CRUISE SHIP GUESTS** — Snorkel at Creole Rock, swim around Tintamarre and stop for a beachside lunch on Pinel Island. Snorkelling equipment, floating devices and unlimited beer, soda and water are included; marine park and docking fees are extra. 4.82 from 165 reviews at €135 per person for 6h.
- **Two Islands, Twice the Fun** — Explore Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin on one outing focused on local spots and island food. Bottled water is included, but meals and beach chairs cost extra; there is no French side pickup, and children under eight cannot join. 4.81 from 596 reviews at €54 per person for 5h–6h.
- **ATV and Boogie Guided Tour in Sint Maarten** — Explore Sint Maarten by ATV or buggy, with the buggy reserved for your own group and the option to request a guide to drive it. Vehicle use and transport from the cruise terminal are included; priced per group, with lunch extra. 4.84 from 57 reviews at €154 per group/vehicle for 4h–6h.
- **Private Full-Day Cruise of St. Martin and Anguilla** — Depart Anse-Marcel Marina to explore St. Martin or Anguilla by speed boat on a private tour for your party. Fuel, an open bar, snorkel gear and a floating mat are included; priced per group, with lunch and Anguilla tax extra. 4.83 from 53 reviews at €1590 per group/vehicle for 8h.
- **Private St Maarten Island Sightseeing Tour** — Great Bay, Cole Bay Hill, Orient Beach and Marigot form a customizable route on a private tour for your party. Guiding, air-conditioned transport and beverages are included; confirm hotel pickup with your chosen option, and pricing is per group. 4.82 from 34 reviews at €545 per group/vehicle for 5h.
- **St.Martin-St.Maarten: Small Group, Coastal Hike & Swim Tour** — Explore St Maarten and St Martin's coastline through three short hikes and swimming. A local guide, floating noodles, lemongrass tea, water and banana bread are included; moderate fitness is required and children must join with an adult. 4.8 from 41 reviews at €81 per person for 4h.
- **Yacht YES DARLING - Private Boat St Martin, St Barth & Anguilla** — An open yacht with shaded areas, sunbathing space and an interior cabin hosts a private tour for your party. Breakfast, fruit, soft drinks, snorkel gear and floating mattresses are included; pricing is per group. 4.8 from 40 reviews at €5400 per group/vehicle for 4h–8h.
- **Private V.I.P sightseeing, Shopping and Beach Tour** — Shape the island sightseeing, shopping and beach itinerary around your interests on a private tour for your party. An air-conditioned vehicle, guiding and a cooler of drinks are included; food is excluded and pricing is per group. 4.79 from 38 reviews at €454 per group/vehicle for 6h.
- **90 min St. Martin Jet ski Terre Basse tour** — Explore Terre Basse from the water by jet ski, with opportunities to swim and choose a gentler or faster pace. Life jackets and dry bags are included; priced per group, with pickup charged separately and payable in cash. 4.77 from 115 reviews at €123 per group/vehicle for 1h 30m.
- **Guided Jeep Tour Exploring French and Dutch St Maarten** — Drive a Jeep around the Dutch and French sides of Sint Maarten, ending with a swim at Philipsburg beach. Jeep hire, fuel and radio contact with the guide are included; vehicles hold up to five occupants, and drivers need a physical valid driver's license. 4.78 from 511 reviews at €140 per person for 3h 30m.
- **St Maarten and St Martin Megga Tour** — Combine Orient Bay, shopping in Marigot and plane spotting on Maho Beach, with a stop at ColeBay Hill. Air-conditioned transport and cold refreshments are included; the stated departure is from the cruise facility/Philipsburg. 4.68 from 34 reviews at €59 per person for 1h–3h.
- **St. Maarten Pelican Private Tour** — A private tour for your party combines St.Maarten island views and beaches with educational commentary. Sodas and alcoholic drinks are included; the outing is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. 4.76 from 175 reviews at €71 per person for 2h–5h.
- **Guided Jeep Tour Exploring French and Dutch St Maarten** — Explore the French and Dutch sides by Jeep, with beach chairs and an umbrella on Great Bay beach included. Fuel and a radio are provided, but drivers must be at least twenty-one and bring a physical driving licence. 4.73 from 94 reviews at €75 per person for 3h 30m.
- **All In One Island Tour of St. Martin | St. Maarten** — Circle St. Martin on a sightseeing drive combining monuments, beaches, shopping and commentary on island history. Sodas and bottled water are included; bring your own snacks and beach towel. 4.75 from 207 reviews at €68 per person for 5h.
- **St.Martin/St.Maarten Magical Tour** — Explore St.Maarten's island views and beaches with educational commentary along the way. Cold soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are included; the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. 4.65 from 43 reviews at €68 per person for 2h–5h.
- **Quads and Furious ATV Tours & Rentals** — Explore viewpoints and beaches on both sides of Sint Maarten on a private tour for your party, with ATV and UTV options. Helmet, insurance and fuel are included; drivers must be at least twenty and hold a valid driving licence. 4.72 from 148 reviews at €82 per person for 4h–24h.
- **St. Maarten 4 Hour Sightseeing Tour** — Make four sightseeing stops around the island on a route designed for brief beach visits. An air-conditioned vehicle, narrated tour and drinks including rum punch are included; traffic or weather may alter the itinerary. 4.54 from 41 reviews at €56 per person for 4h.
- **ATV / Buggy / Jeep - island Tour** — Choose an ATV, buggy or Jeep for a private tour for your party, starting with a shuttle from the Cruise Port Main Gate. Shared return transfers, taxes and rental insurance are included; fuel is extra, and the tour is priced per group. 4.63 from 71 reviews at €100 per group/vehicle for 3h.
- **St Maarten Excursion: Island Sightseeing + Beach & Shopping.** — Combine views over Oyster Bay and Locus Bay View Point with beach time at Orient Beach and shopping in Marigot. An air-conditioned van, commentary, welcome drink and port transfers are included; priced per group, with no hotel pickup. 4.53 from 43 reviews at €350 per group/vehicle for 4h–5h.
- **Adventure Island Tour** — Combine beach time at Orient Bay or Grandcase Beach with a market visit and plane watching at Princess Juliana Airport. Guiding, drinks and cruise ship drop-off are included; lunch and beach chairs cost extra, and the route may change with weather or traffic. 4.65 from 138 reviews at €59 per person for 4h–4h 30m.
- **St. Maarten Best Island Tour** — A circuit of both sides of the island combines six stops covering forts, beaches, museums and shopping. Hotel transfers, an air-conditioned vehicle, narration and drinks are included; food and beach furniture cost extra. 4.5 from 1236 reviews at €55 per person for 5h–6h.

## Other collections in St Maarten

- [Island Sightseeing Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 22 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/private-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 22 tours
- [Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/snorkeling-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 21 tours
- [Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/speed-boat-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 19 tours
- [Catamaran Day Sails](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/catamaran-day-sails-st-maarten/?format=md) — 16 tours
- [ATV & UTV Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/atv-utv-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Jet Ski & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/water-sports-st-maarten/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Sunset & Dinner Cruises](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/sunset-cruises-st-maarten/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Rum & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/rum-food-tours-st-maarten/?format=md) — 4 tours

## FAQ

**What type of St Maarten shore excursion should I choose for a short port call?**

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. Find shorter shore excursions: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?duration_max=3 · Explore island sightseeing: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/

**How much do shared and private St Maarten shore excursions cost?**

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. Find excursions within your budget: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?price_max=100 · Browse private shore excursions: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?tour_type=private

**Are St Maarten shore excursions suitable for children and strollers?**

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. Find stroller and infant options: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?kids=true

**Which St Maarten shore excursions suit someone who cannot manage steps?**

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. Find operator-marked accessible tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?wheelchair=true

**Does booking a St Maarten cruise excursion include transport from the terminal?**

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. Browse cruise excursion options: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/ · Explore ATV and UTV excursions: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/atv-utv-tours-st-maarten/


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
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| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?date=2026-10-31&departure=morning

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