St Maarten Shore Excursion: Orient and Maho Beach Half-Day Tour
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
While in port in St Maarten, enjoy fun in the sun at two of St Maarten’s renowned beaches – Orient Beach and Maho Beach. Your friendly guide will deliver you to Orient Bay Beach where jet skiing, sailing and paragliding are among the water activities on offer (own expense). You’ll have plenty of beach bars and restaurants to choose from before watching aircraft fly overhead at Maho Beach. With your proximity to Princess Juliana International Airport, you'll be a jet setter on this half-day shore excursion that includes complimentary refreshments and round-trip transport.
Additional Info
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen
Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years
Note: tour departure time is based on local island time, not cruise ship time
During the winter season (November-March) there is an additional departure time of 10am. The 9am departure time is available year-round
Please Note: A portion of Orient Beach is clothing optional.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Orient Bay
One of the most popular beaches on the island located on the French Side. Guest can take part in water sports activities or lounge on the beach chairs. Or hang out at the local beach bars and try the island's local mixed rums.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach or van
Beverages (water, beer, soda, guavaberry rum punch) while intransit
Port pickup and drop-off
Worry-free shore excursion guarantee
Gratuities
Food
Beverages at lunch
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St Maarten Shore Excursion: Orient and Maho Beach Half-Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
506 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice excursion
Myleen C,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed this excursion and had a great time. The Orient beach was a bit too rough and we didn’t get in but enjoyed relaxing. It is next to a nude beach which we didn’t realize when booking. Not really an Issue but there was an older woman on our side that walked by topless. Maho beach was fun and we liked watching the planes. The drive around the island was nice and our driver Rafael was great at pointing things out. On our way back the bus did get stuck in second gear but Rafael kept us safe and was able to get another close by bus to stop and transferred us. No issues in getting us back to the ship on time.
Ship time and island time
Lawrence G,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The time you post is the time on the island if your ship time is different, they should make you aware of it as we missed part of our tour due to that. We came off at ship just before the time that the tour was leaving to find out that it had already left. However, they did come back and get us and we missed part of the tour.
Orient and Maho Beach
David M,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide, Denzel, our guide was very knowledgeable and great communicator. Highly recommend this tour if you want to spend a little time at the beach and see the airplanes land.
Pittsburgh couple
Greg E,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Educational, informative, enjoyable, well scheduled, everything according to plan. No stress, a great value.
Meet at private pickup...
David L,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Meet at private pickup lot right by security exit, not by other taxis. We did not make it to Maho beach due to traffic which was a bummer.
Great tour! King David...
Karmen K,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! King David was the best and very knowledgeable. Orient Beach was more for getting sun and Maho Beach was great for a bite to eat and plane watching. I can’t wait to come back!
Beautiful Beaches and Amazing Tour Guide
Sandra S,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely outstanding tour; King David was a fantastic tour guide! The only change I would recommend is just having Maho as a quick picture stop and spend more time on Orient beach! I would I highly recommend this excursion!!!
1/2 day beach visit
Charles a,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Is what’s advertised. Prompt (slightly early) pickup at hotel. 1 hour at Orient beach than 1.5 hours at Maho beach. Only suggestion would be it would be nice if some arrangement was made for short term chair rental at orient beach Bus driver was informative and entertaining (? King David)
Fantastic informative tour of the island plus unforgettable beach visits!
Patricia H,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00wonderful driver and tour guide Denzel made this tour fun and informative. Time well spend on Orient Beach, and Maho beach. At Orient, for $10 each we got 2 chairs, and umbrella and 2 drinks.
Orient Beach and Maho Beach
Sam C,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Orient Beach is European style which means you will encounter some nudity. And if you venture to the nude section be prepared.
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