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Spend a private day moving from Philipsburg’s colorful waterfront to the island’s best beaches and hilltop forts. This customizable tour blends history, food, and beach time—perfect if you want a single, expertly guided introduction to St Maarten.
Spend a private day moving from Philipsburg’s colorful waterfront to the island’s best beaches and hilltop forts. This customizable tour blends history, food, and beach time—perfect if you want a single, expertly guided introduction to St Maarten.
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Operated by Sunita Tours St Maarten · Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
The morning wind off Great Bay smells of salt and diesel as the van peels away from the cruise terminal. Windows down, the island opens in a sequence of bright fragments: low-rise Dutch storefronts framed by concrete piers, a ribbon of white sand that draws nearer, and a patchwork of reef-blue bays that dare you to dive in. On a private Best of St Maarten tour, that drive is curated—every stop chosen to compress the island’s split personality into one long, readable day.
easy.
5–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short walks and a few stairs at forts and viewpoints.
Yes—pickup and drop-off from most hotels, resorts, cruise port meeting points, and private villas are included; confirm exact pickup location when booking.
Absolutely—the tour is private and flexible; let your guide know which beaches or towns you prefer and they will adjust the itinerary where possible.
Bottled water and guide services are included; meals, restaurant tabs, and optional activity fees are typically not included unless specified.
Yes—infants and small children can join, but they must sit on laps where applicable and be supervised on beaches and in the vehicle.
Bring towels, swimwear, cash or card for food and rentals, and reef-safe sunscreen; wet clothing is not allowed on the vehicle afterward.
The tour can be canceled for a full refund if weather prevents safe operation; rescheduling may be offered depending on availability.
The island is split between the Dutch and French; its strategic harbor locations led to the construction of colonial forts that still punctuate the coastline.
Visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid anchoring on coral; support local businesses and avoid single-use plastics to reduce impact.
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