OPEN-AIR DOUBLE-DECKER (HOTEL GUEST ONLY)
Double the Deck, Double the Adventure
- SCENIC DRIVE: Hop-on an open-air double decker bus for a journey around Sint Maarten's with magnificent views and enjoy the beauty of two countries in one tour.
- LANGUAGE: English
- PHOTO-STOPS: Bell's lookout point and Maho Beach
- TASTING-STOPS: Rhum distillery , Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Store
- SHOPPING-STOP: Marigot and Philipsburg
Breathe in the island air and soak up panoramic views aboard our open-top double-decker bus on this unforgettable sightseeing adventure through both the Dutch and French sides of Sint Maarten. Designed for hotel guests only, this guided tour offers the perfect mix of photo opportunities, cultural highlights, local tastings, and free time to explore.
⫸Tour begins with pickup at your hotel and kicks off with a scenic ride to your first tasting stop at Topper’s Rhum Distillery, where you’ll sample a variety of handcrafted local rhums. From there, we’ll take a photo stop at Harold Jack Lookout Point, offering panoramic views across the island and Caribbean Sea.
⫸Next, you'll enjoy another tasty treat at The Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Store. Then it's on to Philipsburg, the vibrant capital of the Dutch side where you'll have free time to stroll through historic streets, visit the iconic Courthouse, enjoy duty-free shopping, or relax at a local café.
⫸We'll cross the Dutch side border and head to Marigot, capital of the French side. A brief photo stop here immerses you in the European charm of waterside markets, quaint boutiques, and authentic French cafés.
⫸Finally, the tour concludes with a thrilling photo stop at the viral Maho Beach, where low-flying airplanes create a one-of-a-kind backdrop landing into Princess Juliana International Airport. After this exciting island loop, we’ll return you comfortably to your hotel, full of memories and local flavor.
1. Start Tour from your Hotel destination (Maho, Simpson Bay, Pelican Area)
2. 🍹 Tasting Stop: Topper’s Rhum Distillery
3. 📸 Photo Stop: Bell's Lookout Point
4. 🛍️ Shopping Stop: Philipsburg (Dutch Side)
5. 🛍️ Shopping Stop: Marigot (French side)
6. ✈️ Photo Stop: Maho Beach (world famous for low-flying planes!)
7. Return to designated Hotel location
Pick-up is available for hotels located in the following areas each Saturday at 1PM:
- Maho
- Simpson Bay
- Pelican Key
Drop off is available to hotels located in the following areas::
- Maho
- Simpson Bay
- Pelican Key
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sun protection
- Light clothing
- Cash/credit cards
- Open-toed sandal shoes
- Good humor
✔ Unlimited purified, ice-cold water
✔ Samples at tasting spots: Topper’s Rhum Distillery & The Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Store
✔ Markets & cafés for shopping and exploring
✔ Access to the viral airplane beach (Maho Beach)
✔ Access to two countries in one tour – no passport needed!
✔ Free admission for children under 3 (must sit on an adult’s lap and not occupy a seat)
❌ Gratuities for the driver or guide (optional, not included)
❌ Pickup outside of designated hotel areas (Maho, Simpson Bay, Pelican)
Check-in are done at the front desk of your hotel.
Tours are conducted every Saturday at 1:00 PM.
• Guests are not permitted to stand on the upper deck while bus is riding.
• Airplane landings or airplane size at Maho Beach are not guaranteed.
• Bus is all open-air with no air conditioner.
• Each photo-stop is approximately 15-20 minutes.
Full refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance.
50% refund for cancellations within 24-48 hours.
No refund for cancellations made within 24 hours of the experience.