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Turn up your Caribbean vacation at the most famous beach on St Maarten - Maho Beach. This attraction is unmatched as low-flying jet planes literally are a few feet above beachgoers—a thrill worth experiencing.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Walk with a change of clothing, sunscreen, towel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Maho Beach
Maho Beach is located on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. It is famous for being adjacent to the Princess Juliana International Airport making it at attraction to visitors and locals alike and for plane-watchers enthusiast.
Bottled water
Guava-berry rum punch
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
silvapedroj,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amigo Tours gave us a wonderful experience. Denzel was a great tour guide. A real St Maarten enthusiastic that transmitted the love he has for that marvelous island. Kids had a blast at Maho Beach with the arriving and departing of planes nearby. Really glad we booked this tour.
PKB47803,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Booked this excursion through Royal Caribbean. “Excursion”consisted of a bus ride to the beach and back. At $75/person, it was $150. A cab ride from the port to the same place is $9/person. The beac is about 20 feet wide and was packed. So many rocks that you might twist an ankle getting down there. A definite tourist trap. It’s kind of neat when a plane flies over, but after one time, it’s pretty much done. If you’re going to go, just get a cab and save some $$
CJames V,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
The tour ran on time with convenient drop off and pick up locations. The drivers were pleasant and knowledgeable of the area
Shawn K,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
The experience was great to have the planes land over you on the beach. I would definitely recommend and also do again myself.
FrequentFlier577839,,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
William was an excellent guide & full of interesting facts about the island. Highly recommend & would book with them again.
Gbaezpr,,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great time!! Our Driver Rafael was awesome. He took time to explain everything and made all fun. The beach was clear and not that much waves. Thanks Rafa for taking there on that beautiful day
F6495UNmikeh,,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very poor directions when you get off the ship. I had to ask multiple people where we were supposed to meet. There were no signs and no representatives to guide us. The meeting area is actually in a gravel parking lot behind the actual cruise port. You are dropped off at a large bar area at Maho beach, and unless you buy lunch at the restaurant, there are no chairs or seating area available to watch the aircraft. It costs a dollar to use the bathroom at the bar, and there are no alternatives. This tour should be about two hours shorter. You are dropped off at 10:30 and not picked up till 3 o’clock. Speaking of being dropped off, our bus driver, Dave, told us to meet him in a parking lot adjacent to the bar area before 3pm. Everybody in our group was standing in the parking lot at 2:45. Dave, drove in, at 2:45, drove past us, and then parked behind the building, leaving us standing in the hot sun in the parking lot. Everyone in the group panicked and thought Dave had left us standing there. As we were about to go to the taxi stand, Dave came back around the building at 3:06 PM, and allowed us to get on the air conditioned bus. We had to fight traffic the entire way back to the cruise dock to get to the ship. We were lucky our ship didn’t leave till 6 Pm. We arrived in the parking lot at 4:10 PM and most of the people on the bus were told to be back on their ship at 4:15 PM. They were all panicking that they were going to miss the ship. We were literally the last bus to come into the drop off area at the cruise docks. I definitely do not recommend this tour and especially if you were on a cruise ship that is leaving anywhere between 3 and 4:30 PM. When we arrived at Maho Beach, I specifically asked Dave the driver if we would be back in time. His response was “absolutely, not a problem.” When we were on the bus returning, and I asked him again if we were going to make our ship time his response was “well traffic is tricky at this time of the day and it is not my fault“ Absolutely the wrong thing to say to a bus full of panicked passengers that need to get back to their ship or have to buy a plane ticket back to Ft Lauderdale. Very, very irresponsible.
Seth B,,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great time at beach and saw lots of planes coming and going. Had plenty of time for lunch and shopping too. Thanks for the sightseeing tour too!

juan s,,Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Hard to find the pick up place, there is not any indication, a lot of peaple lost, the trasportation ok , 35 minites to get to the beach
chrisdY3014ZH,,Feb 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The planes flying right over your head was top notch incredible. But the beach is very crowded and the sand is super sticky. The water is rough and it gets deep quickly right off shore. Two ppl drowned a few weeks before we arrived in late January 2025. When planes takeoff: sand and belongings are blown all over the place ppl chasing hats and glasses into the ocean. They charge for the shower and the restroom if you need those. It’s also a long drive from the port so if your on a cruise it takes time away from being able to do anything else on the island.






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