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title: Guided Jeep Tour Exploring French and Dutch St Maarten
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
price: 140
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.78
reviews: 511
duration_minutes: 210
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 25 of 36 (Cruise Ship Excursions)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-07
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/guided-jeep-tour-exploring-french-and-dutch-st-maarten-2/
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# Guided Jeep Tour Exploring French and Dutch St Maarten

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #25 of 36 in Cruise Ship Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Enjoy a loop on both Dutch & French Side of Sint Maarten, while experiencing the major highlights ! This is a guided excursion at a "sightseeing pace". All drivers must present a physical valid driver's license (not a picture of it on a phone). All Jeeps have radio communication with the tour guide's Jeep. Cool off at the end of the Jeep ride, with a refreshing swim at the beautiful Philipsburg beach.

We allow a maximum of 5 occupants per vehicle.

## Before you book

- Max 5 people: small group
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00, 13:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: Lunch. For a smooth running of the tour,…
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €140 per person
- Duration: 3h 30m
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 511 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Blue Bubbles
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared, up to 5 travellers
- Guide languages: English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00, 13:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.78 from 511 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 479 of 511.

- 5 stars: 461 (90%)
- 4 stars: 18 (4%)
- 3 stars: 14 (3%)
- 2 stars: 6 (1%)
- 1 star: 12 (2%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Use of Jeep + fuel
- In each vehicle : communication opportunity with the guide

## Not included

- Lunch. For a smooth running of the tour, lunch opportunity is only upon concluding the Jeep portion.
- Water activities
- Lounge chairs & umbrellas
- Shuttle Philipsburg harbor/Little Bay/Belair = US$ 10 per person ROUNDTRIP.
- Shuttle from Oyster Bay/Dawn Beach = US$ 15 p.p. ROUNDTRIP.
- Shuttle from Simpson Bay/Airport/Dutch border area = US$ 15-20 p.p. ROUNDTRIP.

## Itinerary

1. **Maho Beach** (20m) - A "MUST SEE & EXPERIENCE" : the spectacular overhead jet landings at popular Airport Beach !
2. **Rotary Lookout Point** (20m) - Enjoy the peaceful scenery at this section of French St. Martin's extensive Nature Reserve. The shallow Lucas Bay/Coralita waters are perfect to cool off your traveling feet. This is not a venue for swimming.
3. **Oyster Pond** (pass by, no stop) - This community is located on your route from the Lucas Bay/Coralita area back to Philipsburg. This part French/part Dutch territory is mainly a residential area, with a few smaller guest accommodations, and a marina. From the hill side you're overlooking 2 beach front resorts...
4. **Great Bay Beach** (1h) - The touring the island by Jeep is followed by beach time in beautiful Great Bay, within view of your ship. 3/4 of this 2-mile-long beach is lined with the Boardwalk. This section of the beach tends to be livelier, with a multitude of beach bars, restaurants and boutiques. The...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 13:00
- 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

We're located in the immediate vicinity of Pollos Hermanos Restaurant (Philipsburg branch). The office is in the yard with the Jeeps/ATVs/UTVs.
Check-in is at 8:30AM for the morning tour or 12:30PM for the afternoon tour.
The tour WILL NOT be held back for late arrivals.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT NOTE #1 : All individuals interested in steering the Jeep must present a PHYSICAL valid driver's license (not a picture of the license) at our Jeep Headquarters.
- Guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate.

## Compared with other Cruise Ship Excursions

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #25 of 36** | €140 | 3h 30m | 4.78 (511) | shared, max 5 |
| [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 #25 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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