---
title: "St.Martin-St.Maarten: Small Group, Birding / Bird Watching Tour"
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Maarten
country: Caribbean
price: 117
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 46
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 7 of 36 (Cruise Ship Excursions)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/st-martin-st-maarten-small-group-birding-bird-watching-tour/
---

# St.Martin-St.Maarten: Small Group, Birding / Bird Watching Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Look for birds around fresh and salt water ponds, rocky shores and sandy coastlines in a small shared group of up to six guests. A local guide, lemongrass tea, water and banana bread are included; children must join with an adult. 5 from 46 reviews at €117 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #7 of 36 in Cruise Ship Excursions, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

During this small group tour (6 guests maximum) your birding / bird watching tour guide will show you the best bird watching sites in St. Maarten. You'll see both fresh and salt water ponds, and rocky and sandy coastlines ideal for viewing shore and wading birds. Also land birds endemic to the Lesser Antilles will be seen in trees, shrubs and urban areas. There are migratory birds from Autumn through to Spring.

## Before you book

- Max 6 people: small group
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- 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 €117 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Seagrape Tours
- Group: Shared, up to 6 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

5.0 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46.

- 5 stars: 46 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Home made iced-lemongrass tea
- Water cooler
- Home made banana bread

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Souveniers
- Personal expenses
- Dock Maarten: Parking is available for the first hour at USD $2.00, each additional hour USD $1.00

## Itinerary

1. **Sint Maarten** (4h) - During this 4 hour ( and possibly plus) tour we’ll visit at least one salt pond, one fresh pond, a bushy area and sandy shore. Birdwatching is best done during the early hours of the day.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:30
- 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult

## Compared with other Cruise Ship Excursions

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 36** | €117 | 4h | 5.0 (46) | shared, max 6 |
| [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 #7 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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