OPEN-AIR DOUBLE-DECKER 4 CRUISERS
Maximize Your Time Ashore:
Visit 2 Countries in 1 Seamless Tour!
- SCENIC DRIVE: Hop-on an open-air double decker bus for a journey around Sint Maarten & Saint Martin. Soak in magnificent views and enjoy the beauty of 2 countries within 4 hours.
- MULTILINGUAL: Audio offered in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese
- PHOTO-STOPS: Marigot, Maho Beach and Bell's Lookout Point
- TASTING-STOPS: Rhum distillery & Amsterdam Cheese
Step off your ship and onto our open-top double-decker bus for a breezy, scenic adventure through the best of both the Dutch and French sides of Sint Maarten — designed exclusively for cruise passengers.
⫸Departing from the port you’ll enjoy a scenic drive past the historic Great Salt Pond as we head toward the French side of the island. In Marigot, the charming capital of French St. Martin, you’ll enjoy a photo stop with time to soak in the European-style atmosphere — complete with open-air markets, waterfront cafés, and quaint boutiques.
⫸The tour continues across the impressive Causeway Swing Bridge, where you may catch glimpses of elegant sailboats and mega-yachts gliding through the lagoon. Then it’s off to the world-famous Maho Beach, where low-flying planes land just overhead at Princess Juliana International Airport — a must-see moment for any visitor.
⫸On the way back to the dutch side, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of Simpson Bay Lagoon before stopping at a local favorite: Topper’s Rhum Distillery. There, you’ll sample a variety of handcrafted rhum flavors. Your final tasting stop is at the Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Store, where you’ll enjoy bites of authentic Dutch Gouda and a sweet island treat to end your experience on a high note.
⫸After the tour, we’ll return you to the cruise port with plenty of time before your ship departs — and plenty of memories to take with you.
🛳️ Start at Port: Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise Pier
📸 Photo Stop at Marigot
✈️ Photo Stop at Maho Beach
🍹 Tasting Stop at Topper's Rhum Distillery
🌄 Photo Stop at Bell's Lookout Point
🧀 Tasting Stop at Old Amsterdam Cheese
🔁 Back to Port: Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise Pier
Pick Up Location: Port Bus-Terminal
Please Note: You can ask any Port Security to point you to where Land Tours start. It is located near the main restrooms at the Port.
Guests have the option to choose their Drop-Off Location:
- 🛍️ Philipsburg – Ideal for souvenir shopping and exploring at your leisure
- 🛳️ Return directly to the cruise port – Convenient drop-off at the original pickup point
Please Note: Guests who choose to be dropped off in Philipsburg must have a morning timeslot & are responsible for their own return transportation to the cruise port (taxi or 10 min walk).
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sun protection
- Light clothing
- Cash/credit cards
- Open-toed sandal shoes
- SeaPass card and photo identification
- 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!
✔ Round trip transportation to the cruise port
✔ Option to be dropped off in Philipsburg for shopping
✔ 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)
❌ Return transport to Port from Phillipsburg:
Please Note: Guests who choose to be dropped off in Philipsburg are responsible for their own return transportation to the cruise port (taxi or 10 min walk).
Check in is located at the Port Bus Terminal.
TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES: 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm.
Please be sure to include accurate ship details while booking, so we can assign you the best tour time based on your ship’s schedule (i.e. name of ship, date of arrival to port)
Important Notes:
- Tour duration is 3.5 - 4hrs.
- Lunch and snacks are not included on this tour.
- Guests are not permitted to stand on the upper deck while bus is riding.
- Photo-Stop in Marigot is 15 minutes.
- 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.
- Multilingual Audio System is GPS Triggered, may be affected if route changes
- Most shops in Marigot are closed on Sundays and holidays.
- Free shopping time in Philipsburg at the end of the morning departure only.
- Guests who remain in Philipsburg to shop must make arrangements for their own transportation or walk 10 min back to ship.
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.