This side pertains St. Maarten / St. Martin excursions on land. For nautical tours, see our Activities on the Water, Sailing and Diving & Snorkeling pages.
See our St Maarten Excursions And Things To Do Overview and St Maarten Cruise Excursions Page for more information and inspiration for things to do.
There’s so much more to the tropical paradise of St Maarten than sun-soaked shores. Swing a club, lob a padel ball, ride a bike, go on a hike or take an excursion. Active types will have no trouble enjoying themselves, without ever getting wet. And all easily within reach on this island of just 37 square miles.
Here are just some of your options.
There are many ways to get around the island. St Maarten / St Martin is compact; so in all cases you will be back on time to explore your dining arrangement or nightlife plans.
Sea Grape Tours does historical and nature tours. As these are small and personal, make sure you book on time.
You can always take a car rental out to explore the island on your own speed.
St. Maarten taxis mostly have experience in full day tours, and can be rented out as such.
For those looking for an active day to spend with a view, take a day pass to Rainforest Adventure Park. Its Soualiga Sky Explorer will elevate you to Sentry Hill, one of the highest peaks on St Maarten / St Martin. The view is amazing on itself and allows sights of neighboring islands Anguilla, Saba, Statia / St Eustatius, St Barths and St Kitts.
Those landlubbers with fear of heights can take the chair lift back; for thrill seekers this is only where the party starts. The Flying Dutchman is the steepest zipline in the world!
But there is more in Rainforest Adventure Park. Consider a full park package for a day of fun, history, thrills and views.
For young and older aspiring pirates in training, check out the brand new Rusty Parrot Excursion. Enter a sunken galleon and discover the true story of pirates in the Caribbean.
For more curious minds who love to puzzle – try one of the four escape rooms at Dutch Blonde Beach Bar, a first in the Caribbean.
For sporty fans of active excursions on land, there is many to choose from.
Dutch side St Maarten’s golf course offers a unique opportunity to hit your golf ball along St Maarten’s famed Mullet Bay Beach.
Padel is becoming increasingly popular on St. Maarten. SXM Padel offers visitors an opportunity to book a court and have gear available.
Bike fanatics can choose to do either guided tours or rent one out one self to explore areas.
Tri-Sport has a big offer of guided bike tours. Take a tour around the lagoon and make a stop at the famous towns of Marigot, Maho and Mullet Bay.
If you would like to know more about the history of the island, take part in the Historical Bike Tour.
The Gem of St Maarten Bicycle Tour is perfect for cruise visitors. The tour starts in Philipsburg close to the Cruise Port and will take you around the whole island in a few hours time.
Are you interested in the difference between the Dutch Side and the French Side of the Island? Take part in the Two countries, one E-bike Tour.
Horse riding is available at Seaside Nature Park. Its petting zoo is great fun for the kids too.
Philipsburg’s famed boardwalk as well as the causeway bridge are popular locations for running.
Clearly; hiking through St Maarten / St Martin’s landmark hills is also a popular activity amongst visitors. See our dedicated page for guided excursions and routes to explore on your own.
Apart from its wide array of lunch and dining options, there is more experiences on offer for the foodie when visiting St Maarten / St Martin.
Tours by Topper’s Rhum Distillery in Simpson Bay will teach you anything about the region’s signature drink.
Rusty Parrot offers a do it yourself rum making workshop. Create your own taste and brand!
SXM Beer offers tours on how the brewery process works. And, clearly, provides an opportunity to taste these hoppy brews too.
You can also take a craft beer brewery tour in the award winning Caribbean Brewery in Philipsburg / Pointe Blanche. They will also present you a great proof of their Dutch Blonde Beer.
Home brew St Maarten Nectar exports its fragrances and mosquito repellants to many countries. Its Simpson Bay labs offers specialized tours that teaches you how its products came about.
In addition, its flagship store Spa allows for a day of well deserved relaxation.
St. Maarten boasts quite some museums to dive into history.
The St. Maarten Heritage Museum in Philipsburg has great information on island history and nature.
The Amuseum Naturalis in Orient Bay in the “Old House” plantation house is a great expo on nature, Caribbean building styles, poetry and more.
Rainforest Adventure Park has the Emilio Wilson museum in an old plantation house, with dedicated exhibits on the slavery timeframe.
Nick Maleys’ “Yoda Guy” Star Wars Museum is a must visit for all fans of the series.
See our St Maarten Excursions And Things To Do Overview and St Maarten Cruise Excursions pages for more information and inspiration for things to do. For nautical tours, see our dedicated Activities on the Water, Sailing and Diving & Snorkeling pages.
See our St. Maarten buses page how your excursions can be reached via the St. Maarten minivan bus system. See for an overview of St. Maarten taxis and taxi rates to the various activities should you want to take a cab to your excursion.
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Check out the St. Maarten auction site to see if there are any excursion deals available!
Should you encounter an occasional shower from the Atlantic, see our special page for great St. Maarten activities when it rains.
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