--- title: Fabulous Dutch and French Tour lang: en type: tour city: St Maarten country: Caribbean price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.54 reviews: 93 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [de, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: 4h on both sides rank_in_category: 21 of 22 (Island Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/fabulous-dutch-and-french-tour/ --- # Fabulous Dutch and French Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #21 of 22 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit St. Maarten/St. Martin best spots, full of history and magnificent views, on both the French and Dutch sides of the island. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The reception center is located behind… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food included: Free Drinks **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.54/5 from 93 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Bernards Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, Spanish - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.54 from 93 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 82 of 93. - 5 stars: 73 (78%) - 4 stars: 9 (10%) - 3 stars: 3 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (4%) - 1 star: 4 (4%) ## What's included - Professional guide - Transfer drop-off to cruise ship - Free Drinks ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Lunch - Beach chairs ## Itinerary 1. **Phillipsburg Sint Maarten** (pass by, no stop) - Visit The Great Salt Pond Drive around the Great Salt Pond where you see the Salt Pickers statue depicting how the salt was harvested in the olden days. 2. **St Martin / St Maarten** (pass by, no stop) - Drive Thru Fort Willem Next, we will drive through Fort Willem where you will get a great view of Philipsburg, Great Bay/ Little Bay and one of our historical forts “Fort Amsterdam” --The Fort was built by the Dutch in 1631 and is located on a peninsula that juts out between... 3. **Sint Maarten** (10m) - HAROLD JACK HILL From Harold Jack Hill lookout, enjoy vast views of Cole Bay, Simpson Bay, and the airport. The distant Caribbean islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, and Anguilla are also visible on clear days. For an even more expansive panoramic view, consider walking to the... 4. **Simpson Bay** (pass by, no stop) - hosts the yacht club, offering the perfect spot to enjoy a drink while marveling at the impressive Mega Yachts. In Simpson Bay you can also find the local fish market where fishermen sell their fresh catch and visit a row of first-class Caribbean eateries at the Simpson Bay... 5. **Sint Maarten** (10m) - French & Dutch Border Monument: St. Maarten/St. Martin is a dual nation island, with the French part in the north, and the Dutch part in the south. St. Maarten/St. Martin is the only location where France shares a border with the Netherlands! The border monument, also called... 6. **Marigot** (1h) - Marigot is the capital on the French side of the island, known for its waterfront, market, and bakeries. Marigot is overlooked by the ancient Fort Louis ruins. The fort welcomes the adventurous to visit if they're willing to climb the 99 steps to get to the fort The town... 7. **Grand Case** (pass by, no stop) - has a long sandy beach well known for its many cafés, bistros, bars, shops, and local restaurants. Situated behind Grand Case, the French airport is located where, from the beach, you might occasionally see small to medium planes making their landing. However, this spectacle... 8. **St Martin / St Maarten** (10m) - PARADISE VIEW This serene location offers nice views, making it a hidden gem for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. On the horizon, we can see Orient Bay, Tintamarre, and St. Barth. 9. **French Quartier We'll take you on a scenic drive through the French Quarter, ...** (pass by, no stop) - French Quartier We'll take you on a scenic drive through the French Quarter, "Quartier d'Orléans," which is known as the area where the French first settled and the largest district on the French side. We'll make a quick stop at the French/Dutch border for pictures. 10. **Philipsburg** (25m) - Return to the departure point We will ensure your return to the original departure point, or Philipsburg if you're in the mood for shopping. For cruise ship guests, we guarantee a prompt return to their ship, giving them peace of mind. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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. ## Meeting point The reception center is located behind the Claude Wathey statue. To the left is a walkway to the vending area and duty-free shops. Walk down the walkway and continue walking past the vending area until you reach the roundabout. We are under a white tent. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Itinerary subject to change due to weather and traffic ## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 22** | €50 | 4h | 4.54 (93) | shared | | [Boomerang's Best of St. Martin/Maarten: Swim with Turtles](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/boomerang-s-best-of-st-martin-maarten-swim-with-turtles/?format=md) | €144 | 7h | 4.94 (630) | 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 | Ranked #21 of 22 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €172, median €75; typical length 4h. 6 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/island-tours-st-maarten/?format=md ## More in St Maarten - All St Maarten tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/fabulous-dutch-and-french-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/?format=md