22 tours · €71–€818 per person · ★ 4.9
Private tours in St Maarten split into vans and boats: a driver guide for both sides of the island priced per vehicle, or a catamaran and speed boat charter priced per hull with crew, food and drinks. The 22 listings here were picked by hand after we read every listing and kept only operators rated 4.5★ or higher. The cheapest is a tandem kayak to Pinel Island from €71 for the boat; the most expensive are full day luxury catamaran charters for up to a dozen guests.
Compare private tours by the total for your group: a van for eight at one price is cheaper than four seats on a shared island tour. Boat charters include fuel and crew, while marine reserve fees on the French side and the crew gratuity are extra, and crossings to Anguilla add a departure tax. Private vans pick up at the pier or any hotel on either side, and lunch stops are paid on the spot. The best reviewed private tours in St Maarten come first below.
Kayaking to Pinel Island is a remarkable experience. It offers easy accessibility, allowing you to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Caribbean waters a...
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Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 7, 2026 · Ranked by Party pricing, cruise pickup, inclusions and booking constraints. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 22 private St Maarten tours by party pricing, cruise pickup and inclusions, from island sightseeing to boat charters and tandem kayaks.
For four, choose Pelican for island sights, pickup and drinks at €71 per person for 2h–5h; not advised with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
For a cruise call, choose the one to two passengers option: port transfers and island stops at €327 per group/vehicle, 5h–7h; English only.
Choose Private Full-Day Saint-Martin: €1590 per group/vehicle includes fuel, driver/guide, open bar and snorkel gear; lunch extra. 4.83 from 53 reviews, 8h.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Maarten Pelican Private Tour | Family island sightseeing | €71 per person | 4.76★ (175) | 2h–5h | Not advised: spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health |
| Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing | Cruise port pickup and return | €327 per group/vehicle | 4.91★ (587) | 5h–7h | English only; allow 5h–7h |
| Private Full Day Cruise of St Martin | Fuel, guide and open bar | €1590 per group/vehicle | 4.83★ (53) | 8h | Lunch is extra |
| Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran | Small Group, meals included | €1590 per group/vehicle | 4.99★ (499) | 6h | Service charge extra |
| Private Speed Boat & Nature Reserve | Cruise Ship Friendly Half Day | €326 per person | 4.95★ (96) | 3h–7h | Per person, minimum two; lunch and marine park fee extra |
| Pinel Island Tandem Kayak | Paddling to Pinel in pairs | €69 per group/vehicle | 4.86★ (523) | 3h–7h | No transport; children must be accompanied by an adult |
| Luxury Catamaran Private Charter | Fuel, crew and bar included | €544 per person | 5★ (52) | 7h 30m | Per person, minimum four; hotel transfers excluded |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
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For a couple wanting island stops and port transfers, choose Best of St Maarten; choose Private Speed Boat & Nature Reserve for a half day on the water, with lunch and the marine park fee extra. For example, Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing is €327 per group for a solo traveller or couple, rated 4.91 from 587 reviews. Private Speed Boat & Nature Reserve is €326 per person, rated 4.95 from 96 reviews. Its cruise-friendly description does not establish a return deadline.
Budget Pinel Island Tandem Kayak per group and Private Speed Boat & Nature Reserve per person. Once the group quote covers your party, divide the vehicle price by your party size. The per-person median is €263. Of the 22 listings, 14 use vehicle or group pricing, with a median of €1,090. For example, Pinel Island Tandem Kayak: €69 per group, rated 4.86 from 523 reviews. Private Speed Boat & Nature Reserve: €326 per person, rated 4.95 from 96 reviews.
Keep half a day for island sightseeing, such as Best of St Maarten; give a day to a sailing charter such as Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran. On this page, the medians are 4 hours for island tours and 7 hours for catamaran sails. For example, Best of St Maarten: €327 per group for a couple, 4.91 from 587 reviews. Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran: €1,590 per boat, 4.99 from 499 reviews.
2 of 22 tours are operator-marked accessible: start with that filter for limited mobility. Children on Pinel Island Tandem Kayak need an accompanying adult. Filter first, then confirm with the operator that boarding and the route meet your needs. The family filter means strollers and infants accepted: 14 of 22 tours meet that condition. Pinel Island Tandem Kayak is €69 per group, rated 4.86 from 523 reviews; children must be accompanied by an adult.
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For meals on board, choose Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran and budget for its extra service charge; Luxury Catamaran Private Charter includes fuel, crew and bar, with hotel transfers excluded. For example, Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran: €1,590 per boat, rated 4.99 from 499 reviews. Luxury Catamaran Private Charter: €544 per person, rated 5 from 52 reviews. A minimum party applies to the per-person charter.
For a French-speaking party, use the French filter; Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing is English only, so choose another listed option for French guiding. French is among this page's listed languages. Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing, €327 per group for a solo traveller or couple, is rated 4.91 from 587 reviews and is English only. Filter by language, then confirm French guiding for your chosen date.
Figures in these answers come from the 22 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.