Great Bay Beach in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, is a popular, easily accessible, two-mile stretch of white sand known for its calm, clear turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and relaxing, especially for cruise ship visitors due to its proximity to the port, offering beach chairs, umbrellas, bars, restaurants, and water taxis for a quintessential Caribbean beach day.
Parotte Ville Bird Sanctuary in St. Maarten is a small, interactive bird park where visitors feed and mingle with free-roaming, colorful tropical birds like parrots and macaws, which often land on heads and shoulders for seeds, offering a unique, up-close, family-friendly nature experience with friendly staff and a peaceful, educational atmosphere away from typical beach crowds.
Topper's Rhum Distillery in Cole Bay, Sint Maarten, is a popular spot known for its handcrafted, small-batch artisanal rhums, offering tours, tastings of unique flavors like coconut and banana, and a fun, educational experience about Caribbean rhum-making, complete with a boutique and sometimes breakfast/entertainment.
Kayak around Little Key and Pinel Island on this full-day activity from St Martin. With this independent kayak rental, you control the pace and direction of your tour. Explore both Little Key and Pinel Island by water and on foot; beach your kayak on each island's shore to get a look around with a short hike.
Each adventure begins in this restored plantation house originally built in the 1700s. The Museum tells the powerful story of Trace Wilson who was born into slavery on the property in 1818 and her direct descendant Emilio Wilson. You will see depictions of what life was like on a plantation and learn about the customs, traditions, lifestyle, and stories that earned Sint Maarten the nickname ‘The Friendly Island.’
Discover the best of Dutch and French Saint Maarten on this half-day guided ATV tour. Enjoy coastal and in-land sightseeing, brief off-road adventures, and stops at top highlights like the French Nature Reserve and scenic beaches. Ride with ease on main roads, with built-in stops for photos.
Experience the fun of adventure of catamaran sailing with this group tour from St Maarten. You and a group of passengers (capped at 30 in total) will head out to sea, making two stops on the way for sunbathing, swimming, and stand-up paddle boarding. You can even launch yourself into the waters via the boat's own "Tarzan swing."
Explore both the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten by bike on a half-day tour from Philipsburg. Ride over the highest point of the island and soak in the views, and head to Marigot and Fort Louis. Stop regularly along the way for photo ops and rest breaks, and hear live commentary from your guide on a small-group tour that is personalized to suit the participants.
If you love feeling the wind on your face while cycling but also want to take it easy, an e-bike tour of St. Martin is for you. You’ll cover a lot of ground and see many beautiful sights without getting too tired. Ride along the coastline of this multicultural island, stopping at beaches where you can refresh with a swim. Even the uphill sections won’t be too hard.
