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Beyond its many resorts, duty-free shopping spots, and beach bars, Philipsburg also provides the perfect jumping-off point for a slew of outdoor adventures. From snorkeling excursions and Jet Ski sessions to all-terrain-vehicle tours, these activities offer the perfect slice of Caribbean paradise. Here’s what to do on your next trip to Philipsburg.
Snorkeling and Scuba Trips
See what life is like below the waves on a snorkeling tour of the turquoise seas that surround Sint Maarten. Snorkeling tours whisk you away to uninhabited islands, where you can spot tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine life. For both beginner and certified divers, scuba tours offer an even more immersive way to discover the underwater scenery.
Boat Tours
Whatever your speed, Philipsburg has a range of boat tours designed to acquaint you with the region’s impeccable scenery. Travel aboard a sailboat at sunset—complete with Champagne—for a relaxing time on the waves, or book a private charter to customize your own itinerary. You can also hop aboard a speedboat to visit day-trip destinations like unspoiled Anguilla, or even take a spin behind the wheel on a self-driving-boat tour.
Kayaking Excursions
Combine your sightseeing with a gentle workout when you sign up for a kayaking tour from Philipsburg. Get a new perspective on sites like Pelican Rocks, Kim Shaw Beach, and Simpson Bay when you paddle by, and pause for a dip to cool off.
Water Sports
If adrenaline-pumping adventure is your preferred form of outdoor activity, then Philipsburg offers plenty of lively excursions to get your pulse racing. In addition to diving tours, hoverboard outings let you fly above the waves, while Jet Ski trips make it easy to speed along the water.
Jeep and ATV Tours
Not all of Philipsburg’s outdoor activities take place on the water. Discover another side of Sint Maarten on a self-led Jeep tour of the island; with a map in hand, you’ll discover hidden corners well off the tourist trail. ATV tours, meanwhile, let you go everywhere from mountain trails to beaches.
Read MoreShow LessSnorkeling and Scuba Trips
See what life is like below the waves on a snorkeling tour of the turquoise seas that surround Sint Maarten. Snorkeling tours whisk you away to uninhabited islands, where you can spot tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine life. For both beginner and certified divers, scuba tours offer an even more immersive way to discover the underwater scenery.
Boat Tours
Whatever your speed, Philipsburg has a range of boat tours designed to acquaint you with the region’s impeccable scenery. Travel aboard a sailboat at sunset—complete with Champagne—for a relaxing time on the waves, or book a private charter to customize your own itinerary. You can also hop aboard a speedboat to visit day-trip destinations like unspoiled Anguilla, or even take a spin behind the wheel on a self-driving-boat tour.
Kayaking Excursions
Combine your sightseeing with a gentle workout when you sign up for a kayaking tour from Philipsburg. Get a new perspective on sites like Pelican Rocks, Kim Shaw Beach, and Simpson Bay when you paddle by, and pause for a dip to cool off.
Water Sports
If adrenaline-pumping adventure is your preferred form of outdoor activity, then Philipsburg offers plenty of lively excursions to get your pulse racing. In addition to diving tours, hoverboard outings let you fly above the waves, while Jet Ski trips make it easy to speed along the water.
Jeep and ATV Tours
Not all of Philipsburg’s outdoor activities take place on the water. Discover another side of Sint Maarten on a self-led Jeep tour of the island; with a map in hand, you’ll discover hidden corners well off the tourist trail. ATV tours, meanwhile, let you go everywhere from mountain trails to beaches.
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3-Hour Guided ATV Tour Island Highlights Plus 1-Hour Relax by the Beach
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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.
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$102.57
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Anguilla Day Trip from St Maarten Including Lunch
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Sail to Anguilla aboard a luxury catamaran on this full-day trip from St. Maarten. Stop at Prickly Pear Cay to lounge in the shallows off the small island's pristine beach or snorkel among the tropical fish that inhabit the colorful coral reef. Visit lively Road Bay Beach for a barbecue lunch, then hit up some of the beach bars before climbing back aboard the 2-hulled sailboat for the trip back to your departure point. Round-trip transportation from select hotels on St. Maarten is included, depending on the day.
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$121.80
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Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to St Maarten Airport
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When it’s time to say goodbye to St Maarten, or St Martin, end your trip the easy way with this shared departure transfer in a climate-controlled bus to Princess Juliana International Airport. It’s a budget-friendly alternative to the pricey private taxi rides.
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$9.00
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4-Hour ATV Afternoon Guided Tour plus Philipsburg & Airport Beach
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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.
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$102.57
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3-Hour Guided Jeep Tour Island Highlights and 1-Hour Relax by Beach
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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.
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$76.93
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$76.93
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ATV Rental Ride or Tour (1 ATV)
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We will await for you at the Cruise Port Main Gate, shuttle you to company, explain you the island map, quick run down on the ATV usage, and set you off into the island. Pricing includes taxes, and rental insurance.
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$140.00
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$140.00
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Custom Private St Maarten Sightseeing Tour from Philipsburg
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Take a private sightseeing tour of St Maarten with a knowledgeable local guide. This flexible tour can be customized to include landmarks and highlights that are of interest to you and your party. Travel at your own pace and spend as much or as little time as you like at each stop. Focus on beach hopping, shopping, sightseeing, cuisine tasting, activity parks/entertainment or a combination. Along the way, learn about St Maarten from your private guide and sip complimentary refreshments like beer, soft drinks and guavaberry rum punch.
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$433.07
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotels to St Maarten Airport
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End your vacation in St. Maarten with ease by booking this private departure transfer between your hotel and the airport. When you depart your hotel for St Maarten's Princess Juliana International Airport, enjoy a hassle-free way to end your trip back to the airport on this private service.
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$66.67
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Anguilla Day Trip from St Maarten: Catamaran Sail to Shoal Bay
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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.
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$136.22
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$136.22
Quad ATV Rentals and Tours
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Quads and Furious gives you the oportunity to discover all the beauty of Sint Maarten on board of a ATV/Quad.
5 language speaking Guide.
Memorable souvenirs!
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$97.00
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$97.00
Private Customizable Island Sightseeing Tour in St Maarten
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Choose your own itinerary during this private sightseeing tour in St Maarten. Spend 5 to 6 hours with a local guide visiting the attractions that pique your interest in a climate-controlled private tour van. Choose to hit the beach at the legendary shorelines of Maho Beach or Orient Beach, shop and gallery-hop in Marigot or Philipsburg, or explore the gourmet mecca of Grand Case. A complimentary open bar is included on this tour.
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$450.00
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$450.00
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Combo Tour: 2-People-QUAD & Chairlift Ride from Philipsburg
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A DOUBLE ATV (seating 2 riders) & 2 CHAIRLIFT SPACES ARE BEING RESERVED FOR YOU :
From mild to wild ... Discover St. Maarten in a fun and unique way !
Strap on your helmet and - after a briefing - take a 4x4 quad through
the Philipsburg area towards your St. Maarten rainforest adventure.
Take the chairlift up Sentry Hill and enjoy a 360 degree panorama from
a 1000+ ft elevation. This COMBO tour is unique and great value for your $$. Perfect family activity. Sentry Hill is one of St. Maarten’s highest elevations at 1,125 feet. Walkways and platforms encircle the mountaintop showcasing 360 degrees including vistas of neighboring islands Saba, St. Barts, St. Eustatius and Anguilla. Those not comfortable with heights will undoubtedly enjoy a visit to the Emilio Wilson Park & Museum.
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$190.71
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$190.71
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ATV Sea & Sun & Snorkeling Adventure
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Ride an ATV on the sandy shores of Mullet Bay Beach, Frais Bay and Orient Beach during this half-day adventure on St Maarten. Cruise the tropical coast under the supervision of your guide to see both the French and Dutch sides of the island. No experience is necessary; riders of all skill levels are welcome and use of all equipment is included. Round-trip transportation from select hotels is available.
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$350.00
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$350.00
St. Maarten Pelican Private Tour
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Our Tours are one of a kind. our goal is to give you the best experience tour you have ever gotten in your entire life. we focus on Fun, Education and more Fun.
what makes us different then the rest tour companies is we make sure you leave St.Maarten with a big smile on your face. Our tours are educational and exploring the most amazing Island views and Beaches that St.Maarten has to offer. Our tour comes with free cold beverages throughout the entire tour.
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$52.00
$13.00 savings
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Jeep Wrangler island Tour
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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.
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$73.67
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$73.67
Airport Buggy Adventure
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Visit the island's hot spots and feel the Caribbean breeze in our stylish buggies and experience the Ultimate Island Adventure!
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$130.77
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$130.77
Sky Explorer Lift & Beach by Fun Mobile
"Enjoy the ever popular “Scoot Coup Fun Mobile” touring Dutch St Martin/ St Maarten. Journey with us for a panoramic drive in a self-drive Fun Mobile open top Double Occupancy vehicle, accommodating you and your guest! Drive along the coast and stop to take pictures of the spectacular views overlooking the Caribbean Horizon. First stop to the Rainforest Adventure for a sky liner lift and Museum.
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$370.00
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$370.00
JetSki and Beach
Propel the surface of the waters for an ultimate ride of your life, along a Jet Ski! Enjoy the waves of the Atlantic on this must have water toy which is easy to use. Cruise on the waters waves, gliding the calm oceans corners and coast of the turquoise waters. Enjoy free time along the beach to walk the crystalline sand, sun, while you swim and relax during free time. Try catching the planes above your heads possibly in for landing, in the beautiful Paradise of St. Maarten.
Ride back to home base admiring breathtaking scenes of St, Maarten with a picture stop at our proud Flag Pole on island, overlooking the Caribbean Horizon.
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$230.00
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$230.00
Hover Board and Beach
If you like to surf or snowboard, the Hover board is just right for you! The Hover board does not only fly, it moves full speed over the water. This is the real deal for an active and adventurous activity. You will get an instructional lesson on land first, followed by 30 min water time.
Enjoy free time along the beach to walk the crystalline sand, sun, swim and relax. Try catching the planes above your heads possibly in for landing, in the beautiful Paradise of St. Maarten.
Glide back to the ship admiring breathtaking scenes of Dutch St, Maarten with a pic stop at our proud Flag Pole overlooking the Caribbean Horizon.
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$300.00
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$300.00
St. Maarten Private Speed Boat Two Beach Trip
Get onboard this beautifully outfitted speed boat and cruise the coastal waters of Dutch St.Maarten with snorkeling and 2 beach stops!
The motorized vessel, will make its' first stop at Divi Littel Bay, a beautiful cove outside the harbor of Philipsburg which is known to be the habitat of many beautiful underwater species of Caribbean fish. The next stop will be the ever-popular Mullet Bay which is World renowned for its' powdery white sandy beach and pristine aqua waters.
• Coastal Sight Seeing tour- 2 beach stop
• Enjoy Snorkeling Equipment and Noodles
• Snack and Beverages included
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$3,500.00
per group
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$3,500.00
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Tropical Gondola Tour
Prepare yourself to be charmed on a 40-minute enchanting glide, in a Venetian gondola with your private group, family or lover. Journey through the lagoon, float beneath bridges, admire the multiple extravagant Mega Yachts frequenting the Island and Planes taking off or landing, as your gondolier sweeps you away. Navigate through our quintessential experience offering beautiful views and a prospective only appreciated on the water, illuminating the Islands marvels. Savor the moment, as you are serenaded with traditional island music, plush green surroundings and turquoise waters, delivering the tropical experience of a love fevered dream!
A cultured and ecofriendly experience, coupled with European touches of romance, this private gondola tour is a must-do intimate experience for couples, unforgettable family memories and special occasions such as engagements, proposals, anniversaries, renewal of vows, birthday parties and more.
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$40.00
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$40.00
Fly board and Beach
Fly like superman in a 30 min flying thriller. It will take between 5-15 min to learn the basics and be able to fly. You will get an instructional lesson on land first, followed by 30 min water time.
Have you ever wanted to fly like superman? Soar high in the air and look down on the ocean beneath you? Move like a fish in the water? Dive like a dolphin? The fly board makes this possible!
This activity is perfectly cut out for thrill seekers and adventurers! But anyone can fly, there is NO maximum weight limit, the minimum weight is 50 kilo's.
Thereafter, enjoy free time along the child friendly beach walking the crystalline sand, sun, swimming and relaxing in our tropical paradise. Try catching the planes above your heads possibly in for landing, in the beautiful Paradise of St. Maarten.
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$275.00
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$275.00
Three Beach Discovery by Catamaran
Capture the magic of exotic Dutch St. Maarten by waters and sail aboard a motorized Catamaran accommodating both open air sunshine and partially shaded coolness, on an exclusive three beach discovery!
First, visit prestigious Indigo Bay Beach, playing host to enchanting backdrops, warm tropical breezes, white sands and an exclusive, off the beating path, retreat.
Thereafter off to infamous Maho Bay where you may see the planes fly in from the close distance over your heads as you please your taste buds with snacks and refreshments served on board.
Finally sail off to Mullet Bay, a local treasure of aqua blue waves rolling in at your feet, known for its crystalline waters, where snorkeling is a must offering endless fun and relaxation below and beneath the turquoise waters!
• Coastal Catamaran Ride Sight Seeing tour- 3 beach stops; Indigo Bay, Maho and Mullet Bay
• Visit ever popular Maho Beach watching the incoming planes possibly land overhead.
• Snack and Beverages and snorkel
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$4,700.00
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$4,700.00
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Private Sunset Cruise in St Maarten with Pick Up
Enjoy a late afternoon outing, away from the daily hustle and bustle, aboard a motorboat that will motor along the coastline, taking in the breathtaking views and beaches of St.Maarten
Some of St. Maarten’s most spectacular views are from the waterside. Take in a different perspective of the Island making sure to sail past some of the most popular beaches and tourist attractions like the Princess Juliana Airport where arriving airplanes make their final approach to landing. Listen to the sounds of the waves as they gentle lick up alongside the boat and sip on one of your preferred cocktails.
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$3,500.00
per group
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$3,500.00
per group