St Maarten Two Islands Twice the Fun Day Trip from Philipsburg: Marigot & Marigot Beach
by Sunita Tours St Maarten
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This 4- to 6-hour bus tour starts in Philipsburg on the Dutch side of St Maarten and visits both Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin, covering two islands twice during the trip. The tour begins with views of Great Bay Beach and the Flying Dutchman zip line from the bus windows. The first stop is a 10-minute break at Cole Bay Lookout, which offers panoramic views between Cole Bay and Philipsburg. The bus then passes Little Bay Beach before making a brief stop at the Border Monument, marking the unguarded boundary between the French and Dutch sides. Next, there is a 30-minute stop at Maho Beach, where guests can watch planes land low overhead. On the French side, the tour includes a 45-minute visit to Marigot, allowing time to explore the waterfront market and try French pastries or coffee at local cafes. The route continues through Grand Case, known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean. Afterward, there is a 10-minute stop at Rotary Lookout Point with views of the Atlantic Ocean and barrier reefs, followed by a 5-minute pause at Oyster Pond marina. The final stop is Orient Bay Beach, where guests have one hour to relax on the white sand, rent chairs and umbrellas, or purchase food and drinks from nearby restaurants and beach bars. Bottled water is included. Meals, gratuities, beach chairs, and pickups on the French side are not included. The tour does not accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, or children under 8. The tour ends back in Philipsburg, where guests can finish near the cruise port or hotels; Philipsburg is about a 20-minute walk from the port, and water taxis are available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Philipsburg
The tour ends in Philipsburg, the capital of Dutch St. Maarten and a shopping center known as the Caribbean's duty-free capital. Front Street and Back Street have many shops, and Great Bay Beach and the Boardwalk offer restaurants and bars. It is about a 20-minute walk from the cruise port, with water taxi and walking options to return.
Great Bay Beach
This beach features a wide arc of golden sand contrasting with the deep blue and varying shades of turquoise water, seen from a nearby viewpoint.
Flying Dutchman Zip Line (Drive-by)
From the bus windows, guests see the Flying Dutchman, the world's steepest zip line at the Rainforest Adventures Rockland Estate eco-park.
Cole Bay Lookout
Also called Harold Jack Hill, this lookout is between Cole Bay and Philipsburg. It provides panoramic views of the island's landscape and is a popular spot for capturing the island's natural features. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Little Bay
Little Bay Beach offers a quieter, more peaceful atmosphere than Great Bay, with calm scenery suitable for photographs showing the island's natural beauty.
Border Monument (Saint Martin - Sint Maarten)
This simple monument marks the only unguarded border between two European nations, symbolizing over 350 years of peaceful coexistence between French and Dutch parts of the island, known as 'The Friendly Island.'
Maho Beach
A 30-minute stop focused on plane spotting where large commercial jets fly low overhead as they land, attracting aviation enthusiasts and photographers.
30 min
Marigot
Guests have 45 minutes to explore Marigot's waterfront open-air market, featuring vendors selling spices, crafts, and souvenirs. The area includes bakeries and cafes where visitors can try fresh croissants, pastries, or coffee.
45 min
Grand Case
A fishing village known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, offering a mix of French gastronomy and local flavors along its main street.
Rotary Lookout Point
This 10-minute stop provides views of the island's eastern side, including the Atlantic Ocean and distant barrier reefs.
10 min
Oyster Pond
A brief 5-minute stop at this marina offers views of a protected lagoon shared by both French and Dutch sides, with boats moored in calm waters.
5 min
Orient Bay Beach
The final stop is a one-hour visit to Orient Bay Beach, known as the 'French Riviera of the Caribbean.' Guests can relax on white sand, rent chairs and umbrellas, and find various restaurants and beach bars for food and drinks.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
St Maarten Two Islands Twice the Fun Day Trip from Philipsburg: Marigot & Marigot Beach
by Sunita Tours St Maarten
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
This 4- to 6-hour bus tour starts in Philipsburg on the Dutch side of St Maarten and visits both Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin, covering two islands twice during the trip. The tour begins with views of Great Bay Beach and the Flying Dutchman zip line from the bus windows. The first stop is a 10-minute break at Cole Bay Lookout, which offers panoramic views between Cole Bay and Philipsburg. The bus then passes Little Bay Beach before making a brief stop at the Border Monument, marking the unguarded boundary between the French and Dutch sides. Next, there is a 30-minute stop at Maho Beach, where guests can watch planes land low overhead. On the French side, the tour includes a 45-minute visit to Marigot, allowing time to explore the waterfront market and try French pastries or coffee at local cafes. The route continues through Grand Case, known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean. Afterward, there is a 10-minute stop at Rotary Lookout Point with views of the Atlantic Ocean and barrier reefs, followed by a 5-minute pause at Oyster Pond marina. The final stop is Orient Bay Beach, where guests have one hour to relax on the white sand, rent chairs and umbrellas, or purchase food and drinks from nearby restaurants and beach bars. Bottled water is included. Meals, gratuities, beach chairs, and pickups on the French side are not included. The tour does not accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, or children under 8. The tour ends back in Philipsburg, where guests can finish near the cruise port or hotels; Philipsburg is about a 20-minute walk from the port, and water taxis are available.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Philipsburg
The tour ends in Philipsburg, the capital of Dutch St. Maarten and a shopping center known as the Caribbean's duty-free capital. Front Street and Back Street have many shops, and Great Bay Beach and the Boardwalk offer restaurants and bars. It is about a 20-minute walk from the cruise port, with water taxi and walking options to return.
Great Bay Beach
This beach features a wide arc of golden sand contrasting with the deep blue and varying shades of turquoise water, seen from a nearby viewpoint.
Flying Dutchman Zip Line (Drive-by)
From the bus windows, guests see the Flying Dutchman, the world's steepest zip line at the Rainforest Adventures Rockland Estate eco-park.
Cole Bay Lookout
Also called Harold Jack Hill, this lookout is between Cole Bay and Philipsburg. It provides panoramic views of the island's landscape and is a popular spot for capturing the island's natural features. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Little Bay
Little Bay Beach offers a quieter, more peaceful atmosphere than Great Bay, with calm scenery suitable for photographs showing the island's natural beauty.
Border Monument (Saint Martin - Sint Maarten)
This simple monument marks the only unguarded border between two European nations, symbolizing over 350 years of peaceful coexistence between French and Dutch parts of the island, known as 'The Friendly Island.'
Maho Beach
A 30-minute stop focused on plane spotting where large commercial jets fly low overhead as they land, attracting aviation enthusiasts and photographers.
30 min
Marigot
Guests have 45 minutes to explore Marigot's waterfront open-air market, featuring vendors selling spices, crafts, and souvenirs. The area includes bakeries and cafes where visitors can try fresh croissants, pastries, or coffee.
45 min
Grand Case
A fishing village known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, offering a mix of French gastronomy and local flavors along its main street.
Rotary Lookout Point
This 10-minute stop provides views of the island's eastern side, including the Atlantic Ocean and distant barrier reefs.
10 min
Oyster Pond
A brief 5-minute stop at this marina offers views of a protected lagoon shared by both French and Dutch sides, with boats moored in calm waters.
5 min
Orient Bay Beach
The final stop is a one-hour visit to Orient Bay Beach, known as the 'French Riviera of the Caribbean.' Guests can relax on white sand, rent chairs and umbrellas, and find various restaurants and beach bars for food and drinks.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.