Top St Maarten Nature and Wildlife Tours

Explore the waters around St. Maarten on a 6-hour speedboat tour. Avoid the cruise ship crowds and visit both the Dutch and French sides of the island in a family friendly, small group setting, which includes five stops to see different aspects of the marine environment. You’ll swim and snorkel in a sea turtle habitat, sting rays and tropical fish on uninhabited islands. Sunbathing on some of the finest white sand beaches the Caribbean has to offer while feeling the rush of commercial jets landing directly over your head at the famous airport. Along the way, your captain will share entertaining and engaging commentary and you’ll sip drinks and indulge in unlimited snacks, all included in the price.

Discover the French and Dutch sides of this Caribbean island during a 4.5-hour guided sightseeing outing. Enjoy the sun and sea on Grand Case Beach or Orient Beach, experience the food-loving ambiance in Grand Case, and stroll around the charming village of Marigot. Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding tropical scenery while you learn about the history of the Lesser Antilles.

Cruise around St Maarten with stops at Tintamarre, Creole Rock and Grand Case on this full-day sailing excursion. Explore the lovely natural beauty of Tintamarre, then head to Creole Rock for some of the island's best snorkeling. Go ashore in Grand Case, the St Maarten's culinary capital, for a gourmet lunch including wine. Cruise down the coast after lunch past Marigot Bay and Sunset Beach while enjoying an open bar.

Step away from it all and stretch your legs on this scenic coastal hike through Guana Bay. Upon arrival, you will receive a bottle of water and a snack bar from your friendly guide. After a safety briefing, you will follow quiet, natural trails along the rugged eastern coastline where your guide will tell you about some of the island’s history and point out natural rock formations and unique flora and fauna. Enjoy the spectacular views of neighboring islands and listen to the waves at Geneve Bay’s pebble beach, where you can relax before your hike back. Make sure you bring your camera; the views are spectacular

Explore the coast of St. Maarten and its many attractions aboard a power catamaran on this full-day cruise. You’ll have access to a host of equipment and activities—paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and fun floatation devices—so you can splash around and get to know the marine world. Sidle up to the bar for premium signature cocktails and enjoy a barbecue lunch midday.

Combine rides on the Flying Dutchman, the Schooner Ride and the Sentry Hill Zipline on this thrilling combination tour. First, ascend to St. Maarten's highest point on the Sky Explorer for excellent views, then zoom down the mountain on the Flying Dutchmen. Head back up the mountain and clip on to the Sentry Hill Zipline to get views over the island. Finish up with an inner tube ride down the mountain on the Schooner Ride.

Navigate St. Maarten's most popular beaches & highlights on an ATV during this half-day adventure from Phillipsburg. Stops include Airport Beach, Mullet Bay, Marigot, and much more. This tour is mainly on-road with a portion off-road. Upon return in Great Bay, Philipsburg, you can take a refreshing swim. Bottled water, and use of ATV and helmet is included.

Have fun exploring St. Martin in an electric buggy (like an ATV) with half-day rental. Whether you’re on a shore excursion or are staying on the island, the buggy will be brought to you. You’ll be given a briefing and instructions on reaching some of the island’s highlights, such as Maho Beach, Marigot Market, and more. Visit both the French and Dutch sides of the island while having fun zipping around.

Hit the highlights of Dutch and French St. Martin in an afternoon on this action-packed tour, which begins by exploring downtown Philipsburg. Next, don your helmet, board your all-terrain vehicle (ATV)—please note, weight limits apply!—and follow your guide. Experience the roar of jet planes passing low overhead on Maho Beach, AKA Airport Beach, visit some inland and coastal sights, then return to Philipsburg with a little off-road.

Navigate St. Maarten's most popular beaches & highlights in a 4x4 Jeep Wrangler during this half-day adventure from Phillipsburg. Stops include Airport Beach, Mullet Bay, Marigot, and much more. This tour is mainly on-road with a portion off-road. Upon return in Great Bay, Philipsburg, you can enjoy a refreshing swim. All Jeeps have automatic transmission and are equipped with VHF radio to communicate with the tour guide. Bottled water and use of Jeep is included.

Combine the experience of riding up to Sentry Hill on the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlift and zipping back down the on a zipline on this half-day tour in St. Maarten. Explore onsite museum dedicated to the area's history, then enjoy the views on the way up and get some thrills on the way down the world's steepest zipline.

Book a shared arrival transfer from Princess Juliana International Airport to your hotel, and enjoy a stress-free start to your trip in St Maarten, or St Martin. It’s a simple, cost-effective option and transport is by comfortable bus.

Discover the beauty of St Maarten's western coast aboard a self-drive inflatable boat—a unique alternative to the typical sightseeing tour. A knowledgable guide will accompany you on your journey from Philipsburg to Creole Rock on the island's French side. Once arriving, spend some time snorkeling in protected waters alongside sea turtles and schools of tropical fish, then get back behind the wheel to marvel at hidden bays and beaches. *Please note: in order to book multiple boats, you will need to make separate bookings

Explore the pristine island of Saba on this 8-hour day trip from St Maarten. With your local guide, board a boat on St Maarten for the 1.5-hour journey by sea to Saba, making landing at Fort Bay. Spend the day diving, snorkeling and experiencing the unspoiled natural surroundings on this remote island. Tour the island on foot, which includes moderately strenuous hiking, or by taxi. Round-trip transportation from select St Maarten hotels is available during the week.

Let a crew take care of the day’s itinerary for you on a private catamaran charter off the coast of St. Maarten, with stops at secluded areas far from the crowds of Philipsburg. In addition to an open bar, enjoy a homemade lunch prepared on board and unlimited use of snorkeling gear, kayaks, and paddleboards. Unlike large group tours, a private charter offers an intimate, tailored experience.

Sail by catamaran to Anguilla, visiting Shoal Bay and Cove Bay, on this full-day adventure from St Maarten. Leaving from Simpson Bay, cruise over to the nearby island and transfer to an overland vehicle to reach Shoal Bay. Set up your provided umbrella and lounge chair on one of the world's ten best beaches to enjoy the island scenery. Sip tropical drinks and munch on snacks, then dig in to a barbecue lunch before returning by land and sea to St Maarten. 

Discover the thrill of St Maarten's Maho Beach, where jetliners literally fly less than 100 feet above sunbathers—making for a heart-pounding experience. Set out from your Philipsburg port to enjoy Maho's white sands and Caribbean waters as well as its Sunset Beach Bar, where you can sip cocktails (own expense) while actually feeling the vibrations of incoming and outgoing planes. Not only is it sensory overload, but you'll score some incredible pics. This shore excursion includes round-trip port of call transfer.

BEST DEAL IN ST.MAARTEN! Simply the best, lifetime experience on the friendly island. Professional service, guided. Harley-scooters. An Adventure to tell your Family and Friends, GoGreen, GoElectric.The Dive Shop = Harley-scooters headquarters! After a briefing, ride your fun and unique Electric Harley-scooter through Philipsburg towards your St.maarten Rainforest adventure. Board the chairlift up Sentry hill, one of St.maarten highest elevations at 1125 ft. Walkways and platforms encircle the mountaintop showcasing 360 vistas of neighbouring islands Saba, St.Kitts, St.Barths, St.Eustasius. Go Green Go Electric, Guided excursions. Great value for your $$$. Single Electric scooter, Helmet, chairlift and Rainforest entrance incl., 2 drinks per person

Paddle across the largest saltwater lagoon in the Antilles on a guided kayak expedition. Your tour begins at Kim Sha Beach in Simpson Bay. Upon arrival receive a kayaking lesson and safety orientation before setting off on your sit-on-top kayak. You will follow your guide at a leisurely pace across the largest saltwater lagoon in the Antilles and marvel at the magnificent mega yachts that make St. Maarten their winter base from November to April. During your paddle your guide will point out sights of interest, including the imaginary water border between the Dutch and French sides of the island. A brief stop gives you a chance to rest your muscles as well as learn about the island’s vibrant history and the lagoon’s complex ecosystem before paddling back to Kim Sha for a refreshing dip in the ocean and a well deserved complimentary beverage.

See the diverse bird life on St Maarten during this 3.5-hour bird-watching tour. Follow your expert nature guide to various locations, including salt water ponds, rocky and sandy coastlines. View shore birds, wading birds and species that are native to the Lesser Antilles in shrubs, trees and urban settings. Record your sightings on a complimentary notepad and stop for coffee and cake with your small group. Use of binoculars and round-trip transportation from select St Maarten hotels are included.

BEST DEAL ON THE FRIENDLY ISLAND! Join us on an adventure with your electric Harley-scooters. We take our fat tire Harley-scooters for a drive tru town and head to the Parrot Ville Bird Park, there we discover the wonderful world of birds and parrot's, it's a once in a lifetime experience, and yes we can feed the parrot's. After a short stop at St.maarten Zoo, we head back to Philipsburg headquarters. Best time on the friendly island! A bottle of water is provided during the tour, a Carribean Rum-punch when we get back in Philipsburg to round-off the Electric Island tour. Value for your $$$. Single Electric scooter, Helmet, Parrot Ville entrance

Hobie cat safari to Tintamare island, unforgettable eco-adventures- a 2 hours Hobie cat tour with guide to discover the beautiful island of Tintamare, jewel of the St Martin Marine Park - No previous experience needed - Depart from Orient beach -

Phillipsburg has a big cruise port and is filled with fun things for travelers to do, but if you don’t know where to go, areas can get crowded quickly. Familiarize yourself with the island during this Philipsburg Jeep Wrangler Island Tour. You’ll drive (or ride in) a Jeep in a caravan of cars with your guide leading the way. Your guide knows the best places to see, including beaches and off-road spots.

This private tour in a Jeep Wrangler is a fun and effective way to see the island. You drive as a local guide leads the way to some of St. Maarten’s popular tourist spots. Highlights include Orient Bay Beach, Grand Case, Mullet Bay Beach, and Maho Beach. Pricing includes up to five people.