Visit The Great Salt PondDrive around the Great Salt Pond where see the Salt Pickers statue depicting how the salt was harvested in the olden days.
Drive Thru Fort Willem Next, we will drive through Fort Willem where you will get a great view of Philipsburg, Great Bay/ Little Bay and one of our historical forts “Fort Amsterdam” --The Fort was built by the Dutch in 1631 and is located on a peninsula that juts out between Great Bay and Little Bay.
French & Dutch Border Monument:St Martin is a dual culture island, with the French part in the north, and the Dutch part in the south, with a symbolic border lying between them. We will stop for you to take pictures and see the imaginary line that separates the island. 10 minutes stop
Check out Fort LouisOverlooking Marigot Bay and facing Anguilla is the largest historical monument in St.Martin and is named after King Louis XVI of France, who built a settlement to protect Marigot during his reign. To access Fort Louis, you must climb the 91 steps that will take you to the top of the Fort.
French CapitalDo you like shopping? The Marigot Market offers a selection of local fresh food pastries, meat, vegetables, fruits, fresh fish, traditional restaurants and local vendors. Also, you can buy clothes. The Marigot market is very popular among tourists. Enjoy the beautiful ocean view while doing what you love best.
Drive Thru Grand CaseDrive through Grand Case village. Grand Case village has a long sandybeach. It is well known for its many restaurants and beach bars.
Fabulous French & Dutch Tour - Philipsburg
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:30 AM
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Return Details :
• It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and sandals • Itinerary subject to change due to weather and traffic
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Get the most adventurous and fascinating look of St Maarten on this sightseeing tour with shopping and beach time. This tour will allow you to explore all aspects of island life in a fun-filled and exciting atmosphere from the white sandy coastal beaches at Orient Bay to an interactive market of your favorite island pastries and cocktails to watching pilots land planes at the Princess Juliana Airport near the Capital.Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
Visit The Great Salt Pond Drive around the Great Salt Pond where see the Salt Pickers statue depicting how the salt was harvested in the olden days.
Drive Thru Fort Willem Next, we will drive through Fort Willem where you will get a great view of Philipsburg, Great Bay/ Little Bay and one of our historical forts “Fort Amsterdam” --The Fort was built by the Dutch in 1631 and is located on a peninsula that juts out between Great Bay and Little Bay.
French & Dutch Border Monument: St Martin is a dual culture island, with the French part in the north, and the Dutch part in the south, with a symbolic border lying between them. We will stop for you to take pictures and see the imaginary line that separates the island. 10 minutes stop
Check out Fort Louis Overlooking Marigot Bay and facing Anguilla is the largest historical monument in St.Martin and is named after King Louis XVI of France, who built a settlement to protect Marigot during his reign. To access Fort Louis, you must climb the 91 steps that will take you to the top of the Fort.
French Capital Do you like shopping? The Marigot Market offers a selection of local fresh food pastries, meat, vegetables, fruits, fresh fish, traditional restaurants and local vendors. Also, you can buy clothes. The Marigot market is very popular among tourists. Enjoy the beautiful ocean view while doing what you love best.
Drive Thru Grand Case Drive through Grand Case village. Grand Case village has a long sandybeach. It is well known for its many restaurants and beach bars.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Transfer drop-off to cruise ship
- Free Drinks
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch (can be purchased at Orient Beach or Marigot)
- Beach chairs
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and sandals
Itinerary subject to change due to weather and traffic
Traveler Reviews
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The bus was super hot for the first 45 min until he finally turned on the a/c. The guide, while very generous on giving our drinks, did not tell us anything about the island at all, other than there were some statutes in the roundabouts that were about freedom fighters. We stopped to feed iguanas and one photo op, and had 15 min in the French part to buy a pastry. Maho beach was nice, we were there for about an hour and a half, then they dropped off my party at some shopping and took everyone else back to the ship and that was that. We took a cab back.about half the people took their own cab back from Maho because the bus was so hot.
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The shuttle buses were clean and air conditioned. There were free drinks offered. Our driver/guide, “Sexy” was friendly and I formative!
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Wir haben am 28.03.2023 eine Tour mit Bernards Tours gemacht. Vom Abholen bis zur Wiederankunft am Schiff war es eine super tolle Zeit! Wir waren nur 11 Personen in der Gruppe, was den Trip sehr persönlich gemacht hat. Tanya hat den Trip zu einer unserer schönsten Erfahrungen in der Karibik gemacht. Wir haben sehr viel Interessantes gehört und wurden mit Informationen über die Insel versorgt. 😊 Die Reiseroute wurde wie angegeben abgefahren. An den jeweiligen Punkten hatten wir ausreichend Zeit für Besichtigungen, zum Fotos machen oder/und zum Schwimmen. Wir wurden mit Getränken Wasser, Cola, Rum Punch) verköstigt. Von A bis Z war alles perfekt! Wir können diese Tour nur jedem empfehlen! Viele Grüße und ein großes Dankeschön an das Team. Anita und Julia
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When we checked in, we were told that since we were the only ones signed up for the Calypso tour, they were putting us on a different tour instead. Since the new tour included a beach stop, I was concerned because my husband cannot tolerate the sun due to skin cancer. They did accommodate us by dropping us off at a shopping stop as an alternative. Milkman was a great guide, and other than the redirecting of our tour, we were very happy with it.
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This tour was very fun and informative!!! Our tour guide “Mailman” was awesome and very informative. He had the best rum punch everrrrr!!!!! We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!! Thanks Calypso and Mailman for the great service and excellent tour!
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Good way to see the island! Action Jackson was a great guide, sharing history, myths, and jokes in equal parts. Good drinks, good guide, beautiful island. Definitely recommend!
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Fabulous tour. The price was great for our tour for five hours. Our guide Maìlman was knowlegable, thoughtful and such a great person to talk to. He is totally informed about the history and facts of the island and even provided refreshments throughtout the tour. We were taken to great photo spots and to the must see areas of each side of the island. I would highly recommend this tour. Ask for Maìlman as your guide. He will not disappoint.
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John was our driver/tour guide. He was wonderful. He showed us the island sights along with essential commentary. He was attentive to everyone’s wants and needs. For instance half of the group wanted to spend time at a beach the other half wanted shopping. He took care of both groups without difficulty. I hope if you ever take this tour you get John. He’s the best.
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We loved our tour. Jackson was awesome. We were able to see the whole island and Jackson was able to tell us about the rich history of St. Maarten. We had a wonderful day. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Our tour guide, Jackson (Action Jackson), was very knowledgeable about the island, very professional and fun. Tour was fantastic and I would highly recommend it.
