Half-day Tours in St Maarten

Swim and lounge at Orient Beach and Maho Beach on this half-day excursion from St Maarten. Jet ski, paraglide or sail at Orient Beach, then grab a snack at one of the many bars and restaurants there. Travel to Maho beach and watch jumbo jets fly overhead to land at the nearby airport. A guide, complimentary refreshments and round-trip transportation from your St Maarten hotel are included on this excursion.

Discover the French and Dutch sides of this Caribbean island during a 4.5-hour guided sightseeing outing. Enjoy the sun and sea on Grand Case Beach or Orient Beach, experience the food-loving ambiance in Grand Case, and stroll around the charming village of Marigot. Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding tropical scenery while you learn about the history of the Lesser Antilles.

Take a break from your typical beach vacation and experience this one-of-a-kind Maho Beach tour. Sip cocktail (own expense) while viewing low-flying planes land at the nearby Princess Juliana International Airport. Listen to a live feed of communication between the arriving aircraft and the control tower or go "fence surfing." Along with convenient departure/drop-off points and air-conditioned coach, a driver-guide makes for a more personalized tour.

Visit the island's highest peak, take a nature walk and go snorkeling on this 4-hour nature tour from Philipsburg. With your expert nature guide, head to the top of Pic Paradis, the tallest peak on the island, for views of the landscape and the sea beyond. At a saltwater pond, get glimpses of local wildlife like lizards, birds and iguanas. Then dive in to a calm bay to explore the underwater world on a snorkeling adventure. Along the way, stop for coffee, tea and cake. Round-trip transportation from select hotels is included.

See the sights on both the French and Dutch sides of the St Maarten during this 5-hour tour led by a local guide. After a historical overview of Philipsburg, enjoy beautiful views of the island and its shorelines at several lookout points, including Simpson Bay and Cole Bay Hill. Head to the legendary Maho Beach and Orient Beach. Feed the iguanas in Coralita Bay, a nature reserve overlooking St Barths. Spend some time walking and shopping in the town of Marigot, and explore the restaurant-lined streets of Grand Case. Refreshments and round-trip transportation from St Maarten hotels are included.

Combine visits to Orient Beach and Maho Beach, with transportation in between, on this 5-hour tour in St Maarten. Spend two hours at each beach relaxing, watching the jet liners land, or participating in water activities (own expense).