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Dutch & French island highlights
Compare Philipsburg, Marigot, viewpoints and beaches in one private loop.
Caribbean & Bahamas · Sint Maarten
Best independent shore excursions in St. Maarten
Choose between the island's two cultures, its dramatic airport beach and its open water.
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Maho Beach plane-spotting
Time the famous runway view without sacrificing a comfortable return buffer.
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Tintamarre catamaran & snorkel
Sail to clear water and possible turtle sightings off the French side.
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Dutch & French island highlights
Compare Philipsburg, Marigot, viewpoints and beaches in one private loop.
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Grand Case food crawl
Taste the island's French-Caribbean side in its strongest dining village.
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Loterie Farm treetop adventure
A forested alternative to the beach with zip-lines and hillside pools.
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Rhino Rider lagoon boats
Drive a small inflatable boat through lagoon and coastal water.
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