---
title: Colorful Species Of Birds
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 108
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 11 of 36 (Cruise Ship Excursions)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-07
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/colorful-species-of-birds/
---

# Colorful Species Of Birds

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #11 of 36 in Cruise Ship Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Enjoys close up encounters with our colorful feathered inhabitants. Learn of their behavior. Feed the birds for a truly close-up encounter. Learn our island history and culture. Great photo stops. Feed the Iguanas. Sample Gouda cheese. cool off with an Ice cream. Choose to shop, dine or swim in Phillipsburg at the end of the tour or be taken back to the pickup point. Phillipsburg, a veritable shopping Meca is a 5-minute drive from the cruise port.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 10:15: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 108 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Twin Island Excursions
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:15
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.86 from 108 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 105 of 108.

- 5 stars: 98 (91%)
- 4 stars: 7 (6%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Round trip transfers, scenic drive, historical narration, iguana feeding, souvenir shop, limited cheese tasting, complimentary ice cream as long as supplies last.

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Discover our island’s culture & charm** (55m; admission included) - Enjoy personal encounters with some of our colorful feathered inhabitants. Depart the cruise port or hotel near Philipsburg in an air-conditioned minivan. Listen to informative commentary from your driver as you traverse the village roads and green hillsides on route to the...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:15
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Cruise Ship Excursions

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 36** | €44 | 2h 30m | 4.86 (108) | shared |
| [The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-best-of-st-maarten-private-sightseeing-tour/?format=md) | €327 per group | 5h | 4.91 (587) | private |
| [Private Island Tour - Sint Maarten](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-island-tour-sint-maarten/?format=md) | €172 | 3h | 4.92 (243) | private |
| [All-Inclusive Local Guided Pinel Island Tour](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/all-inclusive-local-guided-pinel-island-tour/?format=md) | €144 | 6h | 4.99 (104) | shared |

Ranked #11 of 36 in Cruise Ship Excursions by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €44 to €206, median €81; typical length 4h. 10 of 36 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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