3-Hour Guided Jeep Tour Island Highlights and 1-Hour Relax by Beach

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Enjoy a full-circle itinerary on both the Dutch & French Side of Sint Maarten, while experiencing the major highlights & beaches !  This is a guided excursion at a "sightseeing pace", mainly on-road, with a portion off-road.  All drivers must present a valid driver's license.  All Jeeps have radio communication with the tour guide's Jeep.  Includes 2 beverages per person (bottled water & soda's).  Cool off at the end of the Jeep ride, with a refreshing swim at the beautiful Philipsburg beach.

For the "shared Jeep" option, we allow a maximum of 4 occupants per vehicle. You may share the Jeep with other vacationers or with the tour leader/guide.

For the "Jeep-buyout" option, we allow a maximum of 5 occupants per vehicle. So : 5 people join for the price of 4 !

LARGE GROUPS order per Jeep buy-out. If the # of participants is not a multiple of 5, you may reserve the remaining spaces per person. Please mention your group arrangement in the "special requirements" section of the order.

What's Included

Local guide
Use of Jeep + fuel
In each vehicle : communication opportunity with the guide
Lunch. For a smooth running of the tour, lunch opportunity is only upon concluding the Jeep portion.
Water activities
Lounge chairs & umbrellas
Shuttle Philipsburg harbor/Little Bay/Belair = US$ 10 per person ROUNDTRIP.
Shuttle from Oyster Bay/Dawn Beach = US$ 15 p.p. ROUNDTRIP.
Shuttle from Simpson Bay/Airport/Dutch border area = US$ 15-20 p.p. ROUNDTRIP.
Shuttle from Anse Marcel on French Side = US$ 25 p.p. ROUNDTRIP (min. 2 passengers).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please e-mail us for SHUTTLE RESERVATIONS, at least 1 full day before your activity date. All shuttle fees are payable - cash only, please - directly to the Blue Bubbles driver who has your name on the passenger list. FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS : At the Philipsburg Cruise Terminal please head over to the Tourist Info Center at 8:30AM or 12PM LOCAL ST. MAARTEN TIME (behind the Claude Wathey statue on the harbor plaza), and ask for Bobbi of Blue Bubbles. The attendant will direct you to the shuttle driver's on-premises location. FOR ON-ISLAND PARTICIPANTS : check-in is at 9AM or 12:30PM directly at #54, C.A. Cannegieter Street, Philipsburg (right next door to Pollos Hermanos Restaurant). Actual tour departure is at 9:30AM or 1PM.

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Meeting point
54 C.A. Cannegieter St

FOR ON-ISLAND PARTICIPANTS : check-in is at 9AM or 12:30PM directly at #54, C.A. Cannegieter Street, Philipsburg (right next door to Pollos Hermanos Restaurant).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Maho Beach

    A "MUST SEE & EXPERIENCE" : the spectacular overhead jet landings at popular Airport Beach !

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Marigot Market

    Marigot's waterfront is host to a colorful souvenir market. Browse through the items on sale at this cluster of stands : local art & jewelry, spices, hot sauces, rum, beach wear & accessories, gift ideas, and much more. The remains of historic Fort St. Louis are located on the adjacent hill top.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rotary Lookout Point

    Enjoy the peaceful scenery at this section of French St. Martin's extensive Nature Reserve. The shallow Lucas Bay/Coralita waters are perfect to cool off your traveling feet. This is not a venue for swimming.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Oyster Pond (Pass by)

    This community is located on your route from the Lucas Bay/Coralita area back to Philipsburg. This part French/part Dutch territory is mainly a residential area, with a few smaller guest accommodations, and a marina. From the hill side you're overlooking 2 beach front resorts : one along the Oyster Bay coast and one in neighboring Dawn Beach. A simple sign on the side of the road is the only border marker. No border formalities !

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Great Bay Beach

    The 3 hours of touring the island by Jeep is followed by a full hour of beach time in beautiful Great Bay, within view of your ship. 3/4 of this 2-mile-long beach is lined with the Boardwalk. This section of the beach tends to be livelier, with a multitude of beach bars, restaurants and boutiques. The other (unpaved) stretch is quiet and practically undeveloped. Awesome shopping opportunities are nearby, in Front Street, Back Street, and Old Street. You'll also find many great photo ops within walking distance, e.g. the authentic Creole homes with their typical Gingerbread trims.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT NOTE #1 : All individuals interested in steering the Jeep must present a valid driver's license at our Jeep Headquarters.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE #2 : When booking, please provide ship's name or or-island accommodation.
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Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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