Begin your adventure with a pickup from the Philipsburg cruise terminal or your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. From that point forward, every aspect of the tour is tailored around your group's pace, interests, and energy.
As you settle in and the island scenery unfolds outside your window, your guide will share the story of St. Maarten in a way that feels personal and engaging. Discover how this remarkable island, just 37 square miles in total, has been peacefully divided between the Netherlands and France since 1648, creating a destination where two nations, two languages, and two entirely different cultural identities coexist on the same stretch of land with no border formalities between them.
Your first stop is the legendary Maho Beach, one of the most thrillingly unique beaches on earth. Sitting directly beneath the approach path of Princess Juliana International Airport, this is where aviation and paradise collide in dramatic fashion. As you stand on the soft sand with a drink in hand, full-sized commercial aircraft descend just meters above your head before touching down on the runway at the very edge of the shoreline.
From Maho Beach, your private vehicle carries you across into the French side and into Marigot, the sophisticated capital of Saint-Martin. The shift in atmosphere is immediate: pastel-colored colonial buildings line the streets, the waterfront buzzes with Caribbean energy, and the open-air market overflows with local crafts, spices, handcrafted jewelry, and souvenirs found nowhere else. Because this is a private tour, your time here is genuinely yours. Linger over a crepe at a sidewalk café, stroll the marina, or ask your guide to reveal a hidden local gem most tourists never find.
Your final stop is the breathtaking Orient Beach, the crown jewel of St. Maarten's coastline. A sweeping stretch of powdery white sand meets warm, crystal-clear turquoise water glittering in the Caribbean sun. Swim, walk barefoot along the shore, or simply settle into the beauty of the moment. There is no rush and no group schedule just you, your group, and one of the most stunning natural settings the Caribbean has to offer.
Throughout your 3-hour journey, complimentary refreshments are on board including chilled water, soft drinks, cold beer, and the beloved Guavaberry Rum Punch a sweet, fruity spirit crafted on the island for generations and considered by many to be the true taste of St. Maarten.
