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.

Explore the island of Anguilla on this 7-hour power boat excursion from Simpson Bay. Snorkel, swim, and explore the island, then stop for a relaxing lunch on board. Open bar and use of snorkel equipment are included.

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. Lunch is then served on board. Cruise down the coast after lunch and sail down pass Marigot, Low Land with a stop at Long Beach for our Floating Bar. Sunset sail back with our festive crew.

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, you'll pick up your buggy easily. Then, 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 the morning or 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 both the Dutch and French sides of St. Maarten in a 4x4 Jeep Wrangler during this half-day adventure from Phillipsburg. Stops include Airport Beach, Marigot Market, and Philipsburg Beach, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. This tour is mainly on-road with a portion off-road. All Jeeps have automatic transmissions 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

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.

If you’re looking to take some time away from lying on the beaches of the Caribbean and want to explore the ecology of the island, book this Parotte Ville Bird Park Tour from Philipsburg. This tour includes your admission ticket into the park and a guide leads the way as you see many of the island’s bird species in their natural habitat. Plus, you'll get more by going with a guide because they know the island birds best.

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.

Paddle to parts of St. Martin that traditional tour boats can’t reach on a kayaking tour that takes you from Simpson Bay to the largest saltwater lagoon in the Antilles. Paddle at a leisurely pace and listen to stories from your guide that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook, before enjoying a drink of your choice at a rest stop.

This beach hopping tour takes visitors between the popular Orient Bay and Maho beaches. At Orient Bay Beach visitors will have time to swim, engage in water sports, shop the local boutiques, and enjoy the local restaurants and bars. After some time shopping in Marigot, visitors will be taken to Maho Beach where they can watch planes land and take off only a few feet away.

Make your own way to Fly Zone Treetop Adventure and Loterie Farm and soar through the treetops on a zip line adventure in St. Martin. Get your adrenaline pumping as you climb trees and set off at high speeds in the canopy. Overcome obstacles like monkey bridges, tightropes, and ladders and admire the beautiful rainforests of the island.

Get out into nature and discover a different side of St. Maarten with this guided hike from Guana Bay to Geneve Bay, on the rugged east coast of the island. With a guide, there’s no need to worry about getting lost, so you can enjoy the views and experience instead, along with interesting facts and stories from your guide. Includes a hip pack, bottled water, and complimentary beverage.

An unforgettable adventure with our St. Maarten Island Tour! Discover the unique charm of this breathtaking destination as you explore the two vibrant counties that make up this stunning island. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Join us for an incredible journey filled with new friendships, amazing experiences, and the promise of return visits. Don't miss out on the opportunity to taste all that this remarkable island has to offer - book your Island Tour today!

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.

Loterie Farm features the *only* tropical humid forests on St. Martin / St. Maarten. If you have the stamina, hike all the way to the top to the highest point on the island, Pic Paradis. Want a shorter trek? We have alternative options that are less strenuous but still provide all the benefits of the full route including fantastic views of the island and Anguilla.

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.