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title: Island Sightseeing Tours in St Maarten
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
tours: 22
price_from_eur: 36
reviews_total: 4586
as_of: 2026-10-16
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/
---

# Island Sightseeing Tours in St Maarten

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

We compared all 22 listed tours and focused these picks on land sightseeing across St Maarten's Dutch and French sides, with private trips and beach time.

- **Both sides?:** [All In One Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/all-in-one-island-tour-of-st-martin-st-maarten/?format=md). Choose the shared All In One option for both sides via Philipsburg, Orient Bay, Marigot and Maho at €68 per person for 5h; minimum booking of two. Water and sodas included. Trade-off: Minimum booking of two people. — now €68 per person, 4.75 (207)
- **Private for four?:** [St Maarten Pelican Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-pelican-private-tour/?format=md). For four, choose Pelican's private drive with pickup and drinks: €71 per person, 2h–5h; English only. Free cancellation. Trade-off: English only. — now €71 per person, 4.76 (175)
- **Beach time?:** [Adventure Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/adventure-island-tour/?format=md). Choose Adventure Island Tour for beach time at Orient Bay or Grand Case: €59 per person for 4h–4h 30m, with lunch and beach chairs extra. Cruise ship drop-off included. Trade-off: Lunch and beach chairs cost extra. — now €59 per person, 4.65 (138)

Also compared:

- [Private Island Tour, Sint Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-island-tour-sint-maarten/?format=md): Private route with pickup. Trade-off: Food costs extra. — now €172 per person, 4.92 (243)
- [St. Maarten / St. Martin Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-st-martin-private-tour/?format=md): Choose your own stops. Trade-off: Optional activities cost extra. — now €91 per person, 4.89 (141)
- [St. Maarten Six Pack Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-6-pack-island-tour/?format=md): Shared tour, max ten guests. Trade-off: Minimum six people. — now €56 per person, 4.76 (84)
- [Fabulous Dutch and French Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/fabulous-dutch-and-french-tour/?format=md): 4h on both sides. Trade-off: No hotel pickup or drop-off. — now €50 per person, 4.54 (93)
- [St. Maarten Best Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-best-island-tour/?format=md): Cruise ship guests. Trade-off: Food and beach furniture cost extra. — now €55 per person, 4.5 (1236)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 22 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Boomerang's Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/boomerang-s-best-of-st-martin-maarten-swim-with-turtles/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours | €144 per person | 4.94 (630) | 7h | daily 10:00 | up to 28 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [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) | Cruise Ship Excursions, 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 |
| 3 | [Private Island Tour - Sint Maarten](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-island-tour-sint-maarten/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions, Private Tours | €172 per person | 4.92 (243) | 3h–4h | daily | private · up to 14 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 4 | [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, Cruise Ship Excursions | €144 per person | 4.99 (104) | 6h | daily 09:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 5 | [St.Maarten / St.Martin Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-st-martin-private-tour/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions, Private Tours | €91 per person | 4.89 (141) | 3h–4h | daily 09:00 | private · up to 30 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 6 | [Gem of The Island Tour with E-Bike (Class 1 E-Bikes)](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/gem-of-the-island-tour-with-e-bike-class-1-e-bikes/?format=md) |  | €79 per person | 4.89 (47) | 4h | daily 09:00–10:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 7 | [St Maarten Sightseeing Tour by E-Bike (Class 1 E-Bikes)](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-sightseeing-tour-by-e-bike-class-1-e-bikes/?format=md) |  | €79 per person | 4.85 (72) | 4h | daily 09:00–10:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 8 | [Boomerang’s Best of Anguilla: Swim with Turtles Adventure](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/boomerang-s-best-of-anguilla-swim-with-turtles-adventure/?format=md) | Snorkeling Tours, Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours | €153 per person | 4.8 (463) | 7h | daily 09:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 9 | [Guana Bay Coastal Hike](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/guana-bay-coastal-hike/?format=md) |  | €36 per person | 4.84 (58) | 2h 30m | daily 09:00–11:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 10 | [Anguilla Explorer Land and Sea Excursion](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/anguilla-explorer-land-and-sea-excursion/?format=md) | Speed Boat & Island Boat Tours | €144 per person | 4.84 (56) | 7h | Mon Wed Fri 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 11 | [Private St Maarten Island Sightseeing Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-st-maarten-island-sightseeing-tour/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions, 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 |
| 12 | [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) | Cruise Ship Excursions | €81 per person | 4.8 (41) | 4h | daily 08:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 13 | [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) | Cruise Ship Excursions, 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 |
| 14 | [St. Maarten 6 Pack Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-6-pack-island-tour/?format=md) |  | €56 per person | 4.76 (84) | 5h | daily 09:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 15 | [Amazing Adventure Race Walking Tour of Philipsburg](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/amazing-adventure-race-walking-tour-of-philipsburg/?format=md) |  | €70 per person | 4.75 (55) | 3h | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 16 | [St. Maarten Pelican Private Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-pelican-private-tour/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions, Private Tours | €71 per person | 4.76 (175) | 2h–5h | daily 08:00–09:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 17 | [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) | Cruise Ship Excursions | €68 per person | 4.75 (207) | 5h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 18 | [St. Maarten 4 Hour Sightseeing Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-4-hour-sightseeing-tour/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions | €56 per person | 4.54 (41) | 4h | daily 09:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 19 | [St Maarten Excursion: Island Sightseeing + Beach & Shopping.](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-excursion-island-sightseeing-beach-shopping/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions | €350 per group/vehicle | 4.53 (43) | 4h–5h | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 20 | [Adventure Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/adventure-island-tour/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions | €59 per person | 4.65 (138) | 4h–4h 30m | daily 09:30 | up to 23 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr |
| 21 | [Fabulous Dutch and French Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/fabulous-dutch-and-french-tour/?format=md) |  | €50 per person | 4.54 (93) | 4h | daily 10:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/de |
| 22 | [St. Maarten Best Island Tour](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-best-island-tour/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Excursions | €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

- **Boomerang's Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles** — This snorkeling outing pairs time in the water with a BBQ lunch cooked aboard and indoor and outdoor seating. Snorkeling equipment, flotation vests, a floating mat, fruit and an open bar are included; the Marine Park fee costs extra. 4.94 from 630 reviews at €144 per person for 7h.
- **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.
- **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.
- **Gem of The Island Tour with E-Bike (Class 1 E-Bikes)** — Pedal an electric-assist bike from Philipsburg, climbing before descending to Oyster Pond Bay on a route through coastal and inland areas. Bike, helmet, guide, water and a drink are included; transport to the start is extra. 4.89 from 47 reviews at €79 per person for 4h.
- **St Maarten Sightseeing Tour by E-Bike (Class 1 E-Bikes)** — Cycle both sides of St Maarten by e-bike via Philipsburg, Cay Bay Hill and The Causeway, with photo stops along the way. Bike, helmet, water and a drink are included; the route is hilly, requires good fitness and has a minimum booking of two people. 4.85 from 72 reviews at €79 per person for 4h.
- **Boomerang’s Best of Anguilla: Swim with Turtles Adventure** — Explore Anguilla by catamaran with three stops chosen according to weather and sea conditions. BBQ lunch, an open bar, paddle boards and snorkeling gear are included; bring a passport and budget for the separate port and immigration fee. 4.8 from 463 reviews at €153 per person for 7h.
- **Guana Bay Coastal Hike** — Follow Guana Bay's rugged eastern coastline on natural trails, looking for rock formations and island wildlife. A guide, water, hip pack and a drink are included; moderate fitness and closed hiking or walking shoes are required. 4.84 from 58 reviews at €36 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Anguilla Explorer Land and Sea Excursion** — Combine a boat crossing from St. Maarten with a sightseeing bus tour and shopping stops on Anguilla. Island transport, a sandwich lunch, drinks and snorkel gear are included; the immigration fee is extra. 4.84 from 56 reviews at €144 per person for 7h.
- **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.
- **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.
- **St. Maarten 6 Pack Island Tour** — Watch planes at Maho Beach and explore the island in a small shared group capped at ten people. Air-conditioned transport, commentary and cold drinks are included; the tour requires at least six people, and food and beach furniture cost extra. 4.76 from 84 reviews at €56 per person for 5h.
- **Amazing Adventure Race Walking Tour of Philipsburg** — Explore Philipsburg through a walking race, solving clues and completing challenges as your team competes with others. A race map, clues, drinks and help from a group leader are included; moderate fitness is needed. 4.75 from 55 reviews at €70 per person for 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.
- **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. 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.
- **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.
- **Fabulous Dutch and French Tour** — Visit both the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten/St. Martin on a sightseeing circuit with commentary. Drinks and a transfer back to the cruise ship are included, but hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded and stops may change with weather or traffic. 4.54 from 93 reviews at €50 per person for 4h.
- **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

- [Cruise Ship Excursions](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/?format=md) — 36 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

**When is a private St Maarten island tour worth booking for a group?**

For control of the stops, choose private, as on St. Maarten / St. Martin Private Tour. To split one fare, use a vehicle-priced option such as The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour. For example, St. Maarten / St. Martin Private Tour costs €91 per person, rated 4.89 from 141 reviews. The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour costs €327 per group, rated 4.91 from 587 reviews. 3 of 6 private tours are priced per vehicle: divide the vehicle price by your party size. Browse private island tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/?tour_type=private

**How much does a St Maarten island tour cost, and how long should I allow?**

Give a typical island tour half a day and snorkelling its own day. This mixed land and water listing has a median duration of 4 hours and a per-person price median of €75. This page covers 22 tours, including drives, hikes, e-bikes and Anguilla boat excursions. The middle half of per-person prices is €57 to €131. The snorkelling options have a median duration of 7 hours. For example, St. Maarten Sightseeing Tour by E-Bike costs €79 per person, rated 4.85 from 72 reviews. Find shorter island tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/?duration_max=3 · Filter island tours by price: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/?price_max=100

**Can I join an island tour from my hotel or cruise ship?**

For a hotel departure, start with private tours: 6 of 6 list hotel pickup. For a cruise visit, use the cruise-excursion selection. Hotel pickup is listed on 10 of 22 tours; 13 of 22 are also listed as cruise excursions. For example, Private Island Tour, Sint Maarten includes pickup and costs €172 per person, rated 4.92 from 243 reviews. The cruise label does not establish a pier meeting point or a return tailored to your ship. Find tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/?pickup=hotel · Browse cruise excursions: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/cruise-excursions-st-maarten/

**Can I book a St Maarten island tour with swimming?**

For a day built around swimming, choose a water outing such as Boomerang's Best of St Martin/Maarten; allow a full day for it. For example, the shared swimming trip Boomerang's Best of St Martin/Maarten costs €144 per person, rated 4.94 from 630 reviews. Across this page, 3 of 22 tours also appear under snorkelling, with a median duration of 7 hours. Turtle sightings are not guaranteed. Browse snorkelling trips: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/snorkeling-tours-st-maarten/

**Are food and activities included in a private St Maarten island tour?**

Allow for food separately on Private Island Tour, Sint Maarten; on St. Maarten / St. Martin Private Tour, optional activities cost extra. For example, Private Island Tour, Sint Maarten costs €172 per person, rated 4.92 from 243 reviews; pickup is included and food costs extra. St. Maarten / St. Martin Private Tour costs €91 per person, rated 4.89 from 141 reviews; you choose the stops, and optional activities cost extra. Browse private island tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/?tour_type=private


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