SHORE EXCURSION INFORMATION


ST MAARTEN EXCURSIONS AND TOURS

St. Maarten Natural Wonders
PRICE: ADULT: 49.00 / CHILD: 49.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Experience the full beauty of Natural St. Maarten on a tour that
takes you on a journey of discovery. After boarding your
airconditioned bus at the dock, you will make the scenic trip to see
some of St. Martin's best ecological attractions.

You will then arrive at the St Martin Park where a guide will
introduce you to some very unique residents, including an
amazing array of parrots, Blue and Gold, Green-winged and
Scarlet Macaws. You will have an opportunity to see the Caribbean
and American Tropics come alive, with 80 species of mammals,
birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates displayed in a
tropical, garden setting. From the Jamaican Fruit Bats in the Bat
Cave, to the monkeys on Monkey Island, you will be touched
by the great care given to these special animals.

After enjoying a beverage at the Monkey Bar, your tour continues
through the mountainous Middle Region, and heads for
the area of Oyster Pond. Along this picturesque eastern coastal
road, you can view St. Barths, Tintemarre, and the many
smaller islets that dot the Caribbean Sea.

Your tour continues on and skirts the eastern shore of Simpson
Bay Lagoon before starting back towards Great Bay. From the
vantage point at the top of Cayhill, the islands of Saba, Statia, St.
Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla are all visible. Enjoy a brief photo
opportunity here as your guide discusses the geological details of
St Martin including the history of its formation millions of
years ago. You will then head back to Philipsburg, passing Belair
Fresh Pond which is fringed with mangroves and home to
nineteen species of Avifauna.

Note: Footwear suitable for walking over rough terrain, sun block
and sunglasses are recommended

Shipwreck Snorkel Adventure
PRICE: ADULT: 48.00 / CHILD: 48.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours Approx.
You will begin your adventure upon boarding a motorized
snorkeling vessel. You can relax during the scenic cruise across
Philipsburg harbor. Once at Shipwreck Cove, certified instructors
will give you a mask, snorkel, fins, floatation vest and
instruction. The snorkeling staff will guide you through an
undersea world of coral reefs and wrecks inhabited by tropical fish.
Fruit and rum punch will be served after snorkeling.
The minimum age to participate is 8 years old.

Seaworld Explorer
PRICE: ADULT: 45.00 / CHILD: 26.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
Your tour will leave Philipsburg, on the Dutch side of the island,
and drive up the eastern side to the second largest town in St.
Martin, Grand Case, a quaint, unspoiled fishing village surrounded
by an idyllic bay.

Here at Grand Case Pier, you will board the Seaworld Explorer, a
semi-submarine, which takes you on a 60-minute narrated tour
of the coral reefs surrounding Creole Rock. Seaworld Explorer is a
state-of-the-art semi-submarine developed in Australia for
use on the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel does not submerge; you
descend into the hull of the boat and sit in air-conditioned
comfort five feet below the surface of the water, exploring sea life
through individual, clear glass windows. The highlight of
this trip is when a diver is surrounded by schools of feeding fish
and green and spotted moray eels, which he feeds right in
front of your window. A knowledgeable marine expert will provide
you with information on the amazing underwater world
around, and will be happy to answer questions. On the return trip
to shore, the crew will serve you a complimentary drink,
which you can enjoy along with the magnificent view of Grand
Case Bay and Creole Rock.

St. Maarten Rhino Rider Adventure
PRICE: ADULT: 89.00 / CHILD: 89.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours Approx.
Experience on-the-water excitement with these two-man RHINO
RIDERS, zippy 10' inflatable motorboats that are yours to
command for a couple of hours of fun in the sun!

At the RHINO RIDER base in the calm waters of Simpson Bay
Lagoon, you'll be welcomed by staff that will offer the basic
instruction required to operate these vehicles. You'll then have the
opportunity to acquaint yourself with the boats, prior to starting off
on your adventure. Following a guide, you'll maneuver safely
through the anchorage of hundred of boats and alongside mega
yacht marinas, and then exit the lagoon into Marigot, the French
capital. View historic Fort Louis, which overlooks the bay, and
continue along the picturesque coastline to relax at Happy Bay,
your final destination. It's your choice, whether you hike the trail,
snorkel the reef (gear provided), or build sandcastles on the
secluded beach. The time is yours to enjoy the beautiful
surroundings.

Note: Guests 17 years of age and younger must be accompanied
by a parent of guardian. Guests must be a minimum of 18
years of age to drive boats. The minimum age to participate in this
tour is 10 years of age. Further, the maximum weight of
combined participants is 400 pounds. This tour is not suitable for
guests with back problems, guests who are pregnant, or
non-swimmers.

St. Maarten Sensation & Beach Break with
Lunch
PRICE: ADULT: 62.00 / CHILD: 52.00 USD
DURATION: 6 Hours Approx.
After you meet on the pier you will be driven through the Dutch
Capital of Phillipsburg, continuing on into the countryside
and hills, which offer wonderful views. Your first stop is Cole Bay
Hill, offering picturesque views and photo opportunities.
You will then travel through typical Caribbean villages, across the
border to Marigot. Here, you will have the chance to stroll
through this quaint French Colonial Capital.

The tour then proceeds through Grand Case and onto Orient
Beach, where you will have time to enjoy the beach, a welcome
drink, bbq lunch and a beach lounge chair - all included within the
excursion. After enjoying Orient Beach and facilities, you
will re-board your transportation for a scenic drive through the
French Quarter before arriving back at the cruise ship pier.

Note: Most shops in Marigot will be closed on Sundays and
Holidays.

St. Maarten Art Tour
PRICE: ADULT: 47.00 / CHILD: 35.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 45 Minutes Approx.
This tour takes you around the island through St. Martin 's most
charming local districts.

Your tour will begin in picturesque French Oyster Pond, where you
enter into the quaint home and gallery of Dona Bryhiel. Dona is a
well-known artist of the modern figurative style and mixed media.
She has a definite and pronounced Flare: many rapid strokes of
the pen or brush.

Your tour then proceeds further on into Oyster Pond, to the home
and studio of, Marie Moine, who continues the French
tradition of "big fire earthenware".

The next stop will be at the home and studio of Minguet, whose
lithographs, oils and watercolors burst forth in explosions of
incredible colors. This is followed by a visit to Concordia, a
bustling suburb of Marigot, where you enter the home of Francis
Eck, French professional artist, modern figuration school. He is
well traveled through prestigious international exhibitions:Paris,
London, Tokyo, Geneva and recently, Art International New York
98. His work has the advantage of an official quotation, and
inspires many writings from international critics.

Your tour then proceeds to Dutch St. Peters where you will enter
the home of Ruby Bute, a proud daughter of the soil. Painting has
always been her life and joy. In her watercolors, oils, acrylics and
pastels, one can enjoy St. Martin's culture.

The final stop will be at " Maximiliaris Art in the Garden Gallery"
located in Midtown Philipsburg, Dutch Sint Maarten. This
gallery in a garden setting is a unique feature on the island
whereby original paintings (and prints) by artist Maximilian are
being displayed amongst plants and flowers. From Realism to
Abstract, you will find original works in oil, pastel and/or acrylic.
Considered as one of the most successful artists on Dutch St.
Martin, with numerous exhibitions locally as well as in
Washington DC, New York and Cuba, his work has been the
target of international collectors as well as of local patrons. This
is an opportunity you don't want to miss.