The Private Customizable Island Tour of Sint Maarten
Want the island your way? The private island tour of Sint Maarten hands the itinerary to you — four hours with your own guide and vehicle, covering the French and Dutch sides, the beaches, viewpoints and markets you most want to see. It's rated a perfect 5.0 stars and is priced per group, so it gets better value the more of you there are. Here's how it works, and how it compares with the other Sint Maarten island tours.
About the Private Island Tour
Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund
Hold your spot and pay closer to the day
A flexible private tour at your own pace
Just your group — no strangers, no fixed schedule
Choose the beaches, viewpoints and markets you want
Top-rated for its flexibility and local insight
Check Live Availability & Prices
Real-time dates and prices for the private, customizable island tour of both sides of Sint Maarten.
Why Book the Private Island Tour
A group tour follows a fixed loop; a private tour follows you. Over four hours, your own guide and vehicle take you across the French and Dutch sides at your pace — linger at the viewpoint, skip the stop that doesn't interest you, spend longer at the market, or detour to a beach you read about. Your guide knows the island and even where to get the best prices in the markets, so you get local insight as well as flexibility.
Because it's priced per group rather than per person, it's surprisingly good value for couples, families and small groups. It holds a perfect 5.0-star rating. Compare it with the rest of our island tours of St Maarten.
What You Can Build Into the Tour
The route is yours to shape with your guide. Popular choices include:
- Maho Beach for the low plane landings
- Marigot's market and the views from Fort Louis
- Grand Case for the gourmet village and beach
- Pic Paradis, the island's highest viewpoint
- A rum or guavaberry tasting, and the best market-price tips
What's Included (and What Isn't)
What's Included
- A four-hour private tour for your group
- A private vehicle with a local guide-driver
- A flexible, customizable route across both sides
- Local tips on viewpoints, markets and prices
- Hotel or cruise-port pickup where arranged
Not Included
- Lunch, drinks and any entry fees or tastings
- Souvenirs and market purchases
- Gratuities for your guide (optional but appreciated)
How a Typical Tour Flows
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Start
Pickup & plan
Your guide collects you and you agree the route and must-see stops together.
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First half
Your chosen sights
Visit the beaches, viewpoints and towns you most want to see, at your own pace.
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Midway
Flexible stops
Linger longer where you like, skip what you don't, and detour on a whim.
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Later
Markets & tastings
Add a market stop or a rum tasting with your guide's local price tips.
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End
Drop-off
Return to your hotel or the cruise port when you're ready.
Important Things to Know Before You Go
A flexible tour, so a little planning up front makes it even better.
- Have a rough wishlist ready — your guide can shape the best route around it
- Priced per group, so it's better value the more of you travel together
- Confirm pickup point and group size when you book
- Bring cash for any lunch, tastings, market buys and tips
What to pack
- Swimsuit if you want to add a beach stop
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Comfortable shoes for town and viewpoint walks
- Cash for food, tastings and souvenirs
What to leave behind
- A rigid, minute-by-minute plan — flexibility is the whole point
- Large bags you don't need for a half-day out
Insider Tips for the Private Tour
How to get the most from a private day:
- Message the operator your wishlist in advance so your guide can plan the smoothest loop
- Ask your guide where the market prices are best — it's one of the real perks of going private
- Split the per-group cost across a family or a couple of friends for great value
- Build in the Maho stop around the big-jet arrival times for the best plane-spotting
- Tell them if you'd rather skip shopping and spend longer at viewpoints or beaches
- If you're on a cruise, a private tour is the easiest to keep on schedule for all-aboard
Where It Departs — Simpson Bay & Island-Wide
Who This Tour Is For
The pick for travelers who want control over their day and a guide to themselves.
- Couples, families and small groups who want a private experience
- Travelers with specific places they want to see (or skip)
- Anyone who values flexibility over a fixed schedule
- Groups who want the best value by splitting a per-group price
Not ideal for
- Solo travelers on a tight budget (a group tour is cheaper per person)
- Visitors who'd rather just follow a set highlights loop
- Travelers after a boat trip or time on the water
Private Island Tour of Sint Maarten — FAQ
Can I choose where the private tour goes?
Yes — that's the whole idea. You agree the route with your guide and can include the beaches, viewpoints, towns and tastings you most want, at your own pace. Compare it with the other island tours of St Maarten.
How much does the private tour cost?
It starts at $189 and is priced per group rather than per person, so it's better value the more of you travel together. You can check live availability for your date above.
How long is the tour?
It's a four-hour private tour, which is enough to cover the highlights of both sides at a relaxed pace. If you'd like to extend it or have specific stops in mind, contact us and we can help you plan.
Is it good value for a couple or family?
Yes — because the price is per group, couples, families and small groups often find it comparable to a group tour once you split the cost, with far more flexibility and a guide to yourselves.
Can you pick us up from our hotel or cruise ship?
Pickup from a hotel or the cruise port can usually be arranged — confirm your pickup point and group size when you book. A private tour is also one of the easiest to keep on schedule for a cruise all-aboard time.
What Travelers Say About the Private Tour
Worth every cent. Our guide built the day around what we wanted, took us to viewpoints we'd never have found, and got us the best prices at the market. Having the vehicle to ourselves with two young kids was a game-changer.
We told him our wishlist and he made it all happen at a relaxed pace. No rushing, no strangers, and brilliant local knowledge. The best four hours of our trip.
Split between four of us it was great value and so much better than a packed bus. We lingered where we liked and skipped the shopping. Highly recommend going private.