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In St. Maarten, the ship docks in the capital, Phillipsburg ,
just minutes away from the clear turquoise water and white sands
of the island's famed pristine beaches. You may book shore excursions
to experience a 12-meter regatta to race aboard a world-class America's
Cup boat, snorkel at the uninhabited Pinel Island, experience certified
SCUBA diving, kayak on a saltwater lagoon, try your hand at sport
fishing, or enjoy tours deep within the island and witness the
history of this wondrous place including area mountain ranges,
try your hand at the island's eight casinos, delight in a butterfly
farm, hike and bike through mountain paths and along the seashore,
golf at one of the Caribbean's most challenging courses, and scale
Paradise Peak, the highest point on the island rising 1500 feet
above the sea.
All excursion prices are subject to change without notice.
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
on excursions.
Pinel Island Snorkel Tour (3.5 hours)
After a scenic bus ride to the northeast French coast, you’ll
take a water taxi for a short transfer to beautiful Pinel Island
. After receiving snorkeling instruction and equipment, you’ll
have 1.5 hours to enter the fascinating world of coral reefs inhabited
by tropical fish in shallow or deep water. You may also explore
this tiny uninhabited island, swim or sunbathe, visit the boutiques,
or purchase cool drinks from local vendors.
Adult Price: $35 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $30 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m.
Shipwreck Cove Snorkel Tour (3.5 hours)
Experience the snorkeling adventure of a lifetime at Shipwreck
Cove, where you can hand-feed the colorful array of fish that inhabit
the cove’s sunken ships and coral reefs for approximately
1.5 hours. Tour is conducted off a boat. Beginners can enjoy this
adventure. All snorkeling equipment and refreshments are provided. NOT
RECOMMENDED FOR NON-SWIMMERS.
Adult Price: $39 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $33 (ages 8-9)
Departure Time: 1:00 p.m.
Golden Eagle Catamaran (4 – 4.5 hours)
Come sail away across the sparkling Caribbean on a catamaran
for a pleasure-filled trip of swimming, snorkeling (equipment provided)
and sunbathing. Light snacks and an open bar are included.
Adult Price: $62 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $36 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 7:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
12-Metre Regatta (3 hours)
This excursion will put the wind in your sails! As a crew member,
you’ll be trained to grind a winch, trim a sail or punch
a stopwatch--or just sit back and relax as you race around a shortened
version of the course in vessels that actually competed in the
America ’s Cup. No sailing experience is necessary.
Adult Price: $69 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 8:15 a.m.
Island Drive & Explorer Cruise (4 hours)
Explore the shore and more! After a scenic transfer to Simpson's
Bay Lagoon, you’ll board the Explorer for a 30-minute cruise
to Marigot, the island’s French capital. Enjoy sightseeing
and shopping, before your scenic return to Phillipsburg , the Dutch
capital.
Adult Price: $40 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $20 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 1:15 p.m.
Under 2 Flags Island Tour (3 hours)
Discover the two different worlds of St. Maarten—the French
and Dutch sides are as distinctively different as their European
counterparts. You’ll experience a scenic narrated bus tour
of both sides of the island, then enjoy a stop at the French capital,
Marigot, where you can shop and explore the local marketplace and
seaside cafes.
Adult Price: $19 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $15 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 8:45 a.m.
French Riviera Beach Rendezvous (5 hours)
Ooh la la! Beach lovers won’t want to miss this trip to
Orient Bay , acclaimed as the "French Riviera of the Caribbean " with
more than 1 ½ miles of white-sand beach, fringed with swaying
coconut palms. En route to this beautiful beach, your guide will
provide an interesting narrative and a brief history of the island.
Upon your arrival, you'll be welcomed with a complimentary beverage,
then enjoy a delicious full-service lunch. Afterwards, relax on
the shore in your specially reserved beach chair.
Adult Price: $45 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $35 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 9:45 a.m.
St.Maarten Island & Butterfly Farm Tour (3.5 – 4
hours)
Beauty and wonder take wing after a narrated tour bus takes you
from Philipsburg to the Butterfly Farm in the French Quarter. Here,
you’ll observe exotic butterfly species in this rare environment.
From the farm, you’ll head to the quaint village of Marigot
to enjoy its sidewalk cafes, open-air markets and duty-free shopping.
Adult Price: $32 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $27 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m.
See & Sea Island Tour (3.5 – 4 hours)
Explore both surf and turf on this exciting excursion. After
a narrated bus ride to Grand Case, you’ll get a fish-eye
view of St. Martin ’s underwater beauty on the Seaworld Explorer,
a semi submarine. Afterwards, the excursion continues on dry land
with approximately an hour of shopping and sightseeing in the quaint
French town of Marigot .
Adult Price: $48 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $35 (ages 3-9)
Departure Time: 8:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Lagoon Kayaking Tour (3.5 – 4 hours)
Paddle your way to a fun-filled day among nature’s wonders.
After a narrated bus tour, you’ll take a 1-person kayak for
approximately a 1.5 – 2 hour journey across the largest saltwater
lagoon in the Antilles , Simpson Bay Lagoon. Throughout the tour,
your guide will point out features of interest, including the invisible
aquatic “border” that marks the French side of the
lagoon --no passports required! Along the way, you'll want to keep
an eye out for the variety of marine life and sea birds that make
their home among the mangroves that line the shore. After a brief
rest stop at Explorer Island , you'll continue to a white-sand
beach for time to relax, swim and enjoy a refreshing beverage for
approximately 20 minutes.
Adult Price: $60 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 7:45 a.m.
St. Maarten Certified Scuba (4 hours)
Get ready to take the plunge at some of St. Maarten’s most
famous dive sights, where certified divers can explore beautiful
coral formations teeming with an abundance of colorful fish. In
order to participate in this dive, you must present your dive certification
card and have completed at least one dive in the last 2 years.
Adult Price: $89 (ages 12 and above)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 8:50 a.m.
Lotterie Farm Hidden Forest Tour (4.5 – 5 hours)
This trip's a winner! If you’re a hiking enthusiast, put
on your walking shoes and board an air-conditioned bus on your
way to Lotterie Farm Hidden Forest , where your guide will introduce
you to the wonders that await in the wilderness. This challenging
hike takes approximately 1 1/2 hours along a trail before emerging
from a hidden canyon and on up to the heights of Pic Paradise.
After your hike, enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch at the Hidden Forest
open-air restaurant. Then, after a brief stop at the island’s
French capital of Marigot to visit the famous marketplace, it’s
time to return to the ship or, upon request, to Philipsburg for
shopping (if you choose to shop, you’ll need to arrange to
get back to the ship on your own).
Adult Price: $75 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $45 (ages 8-9)
Departure Time: 8:15 a.m.
Rhino Rider & Snorkeling Adventure (3 – 3.5
hours)
You'll be riding on air! After an air-conditioned bus ride to
Simpson Bay Lagoon, your guide will help you get acquainted with
your 2-person inflatable vessel, which you will be sharing with
another guest. Then it's all aboard to travel along the coastline,
then out to open sea. After a brief pause to take in views of Marigot
and Fort St. Louis , you'll follow your guide to a splendid snorkeling
spot where you can swim for approximately 45 minutes among the
marine life before returning to the lagoon. Relax after your journey
at one of the island's best-known watering holes with a complimentary
beverage.
Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 7:45 a.m. and 1:45 pm .
Note: Participants should be in good physical condition. Not
recommended for individuals with bad backs and for those who do
not swim. Pregnant women may not participate in this tour. Must
be 13 years of age or older to drive and be accompanied by a parent
or guardian older than 18 years of age.
Mountain Bike Adventure (3.5 hours)
This tour will take you to new heights of adventure! After an
air-conditioned bus ride to the French capital of Marigot and a
safety orientation, you’ll be ready to bike! During your
ride, you’ll experience on- and off-road biking along stunning
coastlines, down an exhilarating trail and through the rural village
of Colombier . Your ride will finish at the beautiful, secluded
cove of Friar's Bay Beach , where you will have approximately 30
minutes to relax, sun or swim while refreshing with a complimentary
beverage.
Adult Price: $65 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: N/A
Departure Time: 7:45 a.m.
Observer, Anguilla Dolphin and Stingray Encounter (7 – 7.5
hours)
It’s a close encounter of the aquatic kind! After a fun-filled
45-minute boat ride to Anguilla , take a 10-minute jaunt to Dolphin
Fantaseas for your see-worthy adventure! First, you'll enter the
water for a chance to feed and touch (stingless) stingrays, and
then it’s time for your dolphin encounter! You'll be able
to swim, interact with and feed these friendly marine mammals while
learning fascinating facts about them. There will be plenty of
photo opportunities, so don't forget your camera (underwater cameras
are not allowed in the water). And, for a perfect ending to a memorable
morning, you'll have time for fun and sun on the beach at beautiful
Meads Bay , where you'll enjoy an authentic Caribbean barbecue
lunch.
Adult Price: $180 (ages 10 and above)
Child Price: $158 (ages 5-9)
Departure Time: 7:30 a.m.
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