If you are looking for the ultimate Island Tour of St Maarten from a highly knowledgeable and friendly local guide, this is your trip. Our guide for this tour is the best available, and will ensure you have a tremendous day excursion with memories to treasure from your visit to St Maarten.

The tour leaves the cruise terminal, traveling northwest through Cole Bay and Belle Vue. We make a stop at the Mountainside Harold Jack look out point, where there are wonderful views from the hillside, of the neighboring islands of Saba & St Eustatious to the south, & the British island of Anguilla to the north (atmospheric conditions permitting). You will also get great views of the Simpson Bay lagoon and its Mega Yacht marinas.

From here you will head off to directly into Marigot, the French Capital. Marigot is a quaint French village and port. It has Pavement cafes, sophisticated marinas and yachts, French cuisine from 5 restaurants, and a 17th Century Fort. Its extensive local crafts market, plus of course, chic designer shopping malls, ensure this place is not to be missed. Wander the streets, and take in the flavor of the West Indies.

Once you leave Marigot, you will travel along the north west coast line, towards the French village of Grand Case, another quaint seaside village, with a superb calm and sheltered beach, with pleasant views of Creole Rock Marine reserve, a mile or so offshore.

You will then arrive at The St Maarten butterfly Farm, and enjoy an informative and educational guided tour of this famous attraction. Here, you can actually witness the pupa and the butterflies emerging in front of your eyes from the chrysalis stage, into large tropical butterflies with vivid colors and hues. Beautiful photo opportunities abound at the farm as well as a unique souvenir shop.

Your next destination will be the world class Orient Beach. Again, wonderful panoramic views along the way to this clothing optional, five mile long beach that sports plenty of French Ooh-la-la. With is aqua blue waters and range of water sports activities, this is THE beach destination in St Maarten, overlooked by green hills and colorful flowers.

Here you will have the opportunity to swim and sunbathe, as well as plenty bars and beach restaurants, with great food and choice of drinks.

From Orient Beach, you will head back to Philipsburg, for some last minute shopping and a look at this tax free Mecca for duty free electronics and gifts. The tour will also include a stop at Rima, a Caribbean clothing outlet store, where you can purchase island goods at significant discounts.

Your driver and guide is highly flexible, and if you have any special requests or preferences, please let him know on boarding your van, and he will do his utmost to accommodate your requests.