Best of St. Martin Private Sightseeing Tour
Your own vehicle and a local driver-guide for 5 to 6 hours across the Dutch and French sides. Linger at Maho, skip the shopping, add lunch in Grand Case. The island bends around you.
Private tour facts
- Price
- $450 for 1–4 passengers
- Extra passengers
- +$50 each, up to 15
- Duration
- 5–6 hours
- Vehicle
- Private, just your group
- Covers
- Dutch + French sides
- Pickup
- Hotel or villa · cruise guests meet us at the EDC parking lot
- Start times · 5 a day
- 9:00 AM · 10:00 AM · 11:00 AM · 12:00 PM · 1:00 PM
The island, edited for you
The Best of St. Martin Private Sightseeing Tour is our signature day. Coming off a cruise ship, you meet us at the EDC parking lot, a short walk from the pier; staying on the island, we collect you at your hotel or villa. Then we drive you around both the Dutch side (Sint Maarten) and the French side (Saint-Martin) of the island.
Because the vehicle is yours, so is the plan. Photographers stay longer at the lookouts. Families stop for ice cream. Foodies eat their way through Grand Case. Cruise guests get back to the ship with time to spare.
Private means private. No other passengers join your vehicle. Looking for the budget option? Our shared island tour is $50 per person on a bus with other travelers.
Private tour pricing
One price for up to four
$450 covers your private vehicle and driver-guide for 1 to 4 passengers. Each passenger after that adds $50, up to 15 passengers. Tap your group size to see the total and book it.
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Book at this priceSample route
Six stops, two countries
The loop most guests love. Your driver reorders it for traffic, weather and your ship's schedule, and you can swap any stop.
- Philipsburg & Front Street NLThe Dutch side's capital, the Great Bay boardwalk and duty-free shopping.
- Maho Beach NLStand on the sand as jets pass low overhead on their way to land at SXM.
- The Border Monument BorderThe line between two nations. Photos with one foot in each.
- Marigot & Fort Louis FRThe French side's capital: market, marina and harbor views from the old fort.
- Grand Case FRThe island's famous restaurant village. Ask your driver where to eat today.
- Orient Bay FRTurquoise water, beach bars and a long curve of white sand.
Included
- Private vehicle for your group only
- Local driver-guide who knows both sides
- Pickup and drop-off at the cruise port (EDC parking lot), your hotel or villa
- Stops you choose, at your own pace within your 5–6 hours
- On-time port return guarantee for cruise guests
Bring along
- Swimwear and a towel if you want a beach stop
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Some cash in US dollars for food and shopping
- Your ship card and photo ID
Who books it
For people who like their own pace
Couples, families and groups of up to 15 book the private tour.
Guest reviews · 4.9 / 5 from nearly 1,800 reviews
Families, groups and slower travelers love it
Good time!
“We had a really good time! We were traveling with my aunt and uncle who don't get around well and they were super great about accommodating them. Definitely worth the private tour.”
Kindness
“The best was the personal attention and support provided by [our] guide. During the day my wife needed a hospital and our guide quickly found a great one and stayed with us and my family. Class act.”
The Best Excursion for St. Maarten - Choose this One!!
“Raj was our tour guide and he was awesome. He was extremely accommodating and knowledgeable of all aspects of the island. We were a group of 7 with 1 being a toddler. Raj adjusted the itinerary to meet [our] requests and he even took us to stops he knew we would enjoy.”
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Private tour questions
Before you book
How much is the Best of St. Martin Private Sightseeing Tour?
The private tour is $450 for a group of up to four passengers. Each additional passenger adds $50, so 5 passengers is $500, 6 is $550, and 15 is $1,000.
Is the Best of St. Martin tour really private?
Yes. The vehicle and driver-guide are for your group only. No other passengers join you.
How long is the private tour?
Plan on 5 to 6 hours. Because it is private, you choose the stops and the pace, and we can finish early to suit your ship.
What time does the private tour start?
There are five start times every day: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM (noon) and 1:00 PM. Cruise guests meet their driver-guide at the EDC parking lot, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the pier, so pick the start time that fits your all-aboard time. Hotel and villa guests are picked up at the door.
Can we change the stops on a private tour?
Yes. Tell your driver what you love (beaches, food, shopping, history, photography) and the route bends around you.
Will we make it back to our cruise ship on time?
Yes. We plan the day backwards from your all-aboard time. On-time port return is guaranteed.
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