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• Great experience. We got...

  Sharon R,May 17, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great experience. We got to see the entire island. Plenty of time to get back to the cruise ship. I would highly recommend. Orient Beach was amazing.

• This tour was so amazing...

  Grace W,May 4, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This tour was so amazing and Rich is the best tour guide ever! Our group only consisted of two people (we both were traveling solo) and we went all around the island. The flexibility of being able to stop anywhere to walk around and take pictures was great. Very worth it if you don’t rent a car, but still want to see different parts of the island.

• Great for cruisers!

  Melanie K,Apr 27, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Stephanie picked us up from the cruise port and we were given clear instructions on where to meet her. She started the trip right away after confirming our tickets/reservation. She asked us what were the top things we wanted to see or do and was able to fulfill those requests. She recommended a restaurant with the best food and drinks! We had a great time with Stephanie I would highly recommend this tour especially for cruise goers!

• We enjoyed the tour!

  Maciej F,Apr 12, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We decided to book a private tour in Sint Maarten to move at our own pace and skip unnecessary shopping stops—and overall, it was a great decision. The directions from the cruise pier to the meeting point were excellent. It was just a few minutes’ walk from the ship and very easy to find. Our driver was friendly and accommodating, taking us to all the places we wanted to see. The only small downside was that she didn’t introduce herself, so unfortunately we didn’t catch her name. Although the booking mentioned complimentary drinks (soft drinks, beer, and water), these weren’t offered initially—we had to ask for them later on. Our final requested stop was Maho Beach, and we were hoping to stay a bit longer (until around 2:00–2:30 PM). However, we were told we had to be back in Philipsburg by 2:00 PM to finish the tour. That was a bit disappointing, especially since it was a private tour and we would have gladly paid extra for more time—particularly as the beach wasn’t crowded that day. Despite that, we would still recommend Pelican Tours, especially for first-time visitors to Sint Maarten

• St Maarten Pelican Private Tour Review

  Louis L,Apr 12, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  We had a good day and enjoyed some beautiful look out points and scenery. Our review would have been 5 stars had it not been for the very small, uncomfortable, Hyundai we were picked up in. While at the pickup point we were watching all these tours leave in nice vans and SUV’s and then our tour guide shows up in a compact Hyundai. She was also on her phone talking a lot during the tour.

• The best of Both Worlds!

  Susan T,Apr 10, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had a fabulous day visiting both sides of the island. Loved the Moses Walk. Shopping in St Martin. Then lunch and plane watching at Maho Beach. We had time to shop, stroll and relax along the way!

• Nice guy, but the "private tour" experience needs work

  Jose P,Apr 1, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  4.00

  My wife and I booked this expecting a polished private tour experience, and while we had a decent time, there were a few things that fell short. The start was chaotic. Three cruise ships were in port, so the area was packed. When we arrived at the pickup location, we were told to wait. About 20 minutes later we were paired with our driver, who turned out to be fairly new to giving tours (about three months in). He was a genuinely nice person, but we could tell he was still finding his footing. We ended up having to drive the conversation ourselves, asking what things were rather than having him guide us through the sights. We did cover a lot of ground and saw plenty of the island, which was great. My wife and I always make the best of every situation, and we still enjoyed ourselves overall. Two things the company could improve: first, for the price of a private tour, the vehicle should be better. The AC could not keep up with the heat, especially in the back seat. Second, pairing paying customers with a brand-new guide without mentioning that upfront felt like a miss. Our driver was kind, and we appreciated his effort. With more experience, he'll get there. But the overall package didn't match what you'd expect when you book "private tour."

  

• Great tour and tour guide-Richard

  Catherine L,Mar 28, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Richard was a great guide and showed us all over the island! He stopped and multiple sites and took pictures. We also had fun feeding the iguanas! Highly recommend this tour!

• Provided a good overview...

  Shane C,Mar 27, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Provided a good overview of the island and the sights to see. The driver/guide (Richard) was excellent and there were plenty of refreshments to keep us hydrated. My one recommendation would be for Pelican to remove/resituate the company decals from the back windows of the vans. When seated in the back, you could not see out very well because of these decals....which is not what you want on an island tour.

• Informative and Professional Tour

  LaShawn P,Mar 27, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  The tour guide was informative and very knowledgeable about the islands history. She provided us with many details about both sides of the island. We had a chance to see many different places and had a delicious lunch. We also had time to shop.

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