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title: St. Maarten Best Island Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
price: 55
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.5
reviews: 1236
duration_minutes: 300
duration_max_minutes: 360
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Cruise ship guests
rank_in_category: 22 of 22 (Island Sightseeing Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-maarten-best-island-tour/
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# St. Maarten Best Island Tour

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #22 of 22 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Sights, Monuments, Forts, Museums, Shopping, Beaches, Art,Culture & History. We have won the award for best island tour on the island for 2023 with Viator. Book now to create memories that will last forever. A complete tour around the island with breath-taking sights and wonderful stops. Panoramic views and a professional narration of the island’s complete history. Browse the capital of both sides of the island and be around the locals to see how they live and what they eat then hike our biggest Fort or just walk around and take pictures of some of our monuments. Spend time at the two most popular beaches on the island, explore our duty free, and tax-free shopping which is great for jewelry, alcohol, real Cuban cigars, local handy craft, souvenirs, rum, spices, etc. There are 6 stops on this tour plus bonus stops to sample free cheese and Rhum, all stops are 25mins apart. Sip on some free beverages from our cooler and relax. This will truly be a day in paradise. Book now to experience.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 09:00, 10:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €55 per person for the Cruise ship guests option; other options up to €56
- Duration: 5h–6h
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 1236 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: St. Maarten Presidential Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.5 from 1236 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1071 of 1236.

- 5 stars: 936 (76%)
- 4 stars: 135 (11%)
- 3 stars: 72 (6%)
- 2 stars: 35 (3%)
- 1 star: 58 (5%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise ship guests | €54 / person | English | start time.: If the cruise ship docking time wont permit you to do the 9am tour then we will create a 10am starting time for the tour. |
| St. Maarten Best Island Tour | €56 / person | English | - |

## What's included

- Free round trip transfer from Hotel to start the tour
- 6 stops in 5hrs of fun fun and more fun (Sights, Forts, Beaches, Museums and Shopping)
- A cooler with ice cold drinks (water,sodas,beer and rum punch), all free just for you.
- A professional tour guide to narrate the tour
- A fully air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- The tour does not include food, beach chairs or umbrellas.You can purchase and rent at the beach bar

## Itinerary

1. **Cole Bay** (5m) - The number one photo stop on the Dutch side, "The Harold Jack look out point" on Cole Bay hill. Breathe taking sights and panoramic views at the top of the hill. Take pictures and selfies with an amazing background of the Simpson bay lagoon and other surrounding islands.
2. **Topper's Rhum Distillery** (15m) - get to sample Rhum , a chance to buy ice cream and hear the history behind the rhum
3. **Maho Beach** (45m) - This is the main attraction of the island, you may have seen it on the news channels and internet media now you can live it live. Be entertained at the most talked about beach in the world, “Maho beach”. Watch the planes land and take off while you sip on some rum punch or...
4. **Marigot** (30m) - WEE WEE, welcome to the capital of the French side, "Marigot" at this stop you will get to experience our duty free and tax free luxury while you shop for gifts, souvenirs, alcohol, organic coconuts, real Cuban cigars and try some of our local food and exquisite French...
5. **Orient Bay Beach** (1h 15m) - Beach time is the best time, Hoorayyyyyyyy. Feel the powder white sand under your feet as your explore this unique beach. Orient beach is most popular for having two sections at the beach, a nude section and a clothing section. We will bring you to the clothing section and...
6. **Orient Bay** (pass by, no stop) - Get your cameras ready, "Paradise View" look out point. From the top of this hill you will be in awe with the magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean as the waves form in order to create Orient beach. Take pictures of St. Barths in your background and soak in this moment as it...
7. **Let’s scream “Goedenmiddag” which means good day in Dutch as we cross the bor...** (pass by, no stop) - Let’s scream “Goedenmiddag” which means good day in Dutch as we cross the border and come back on the Dutch side. We will drive slowly across the border so we can take pictures of the flags and the border monument while the tour guide explains you about the date of the treaty...
8. **Amsterdam Cheese and Liquor Store** (15m) - Sample free cheese and a chance to buy local and international alcohol, gifts and souvenirs

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 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

Enter the cruise facility, go to the information desk, located up the first set of stairs. ask for directions to the EDC parking Lot . We will be in the EDC parking lot by the check in counter. Ask for St. Maarten Presidential Tours or call our local number via WhatsApp or regular.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Disclaimer/policy: Itinerary can be change due to traffic, weather and other uncontrollable forces. In that event we will try our best that all stops will be made.

## Compared with other Island Sightseeing Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #22 of 22** | €55 | 5h–6h | 4.5 (1236) | 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 #22 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.

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