St. Maarten

Philipsburg fronts Great Bay on the Dutch half of an island shared with French Saint-Martin, the smallest landmass in the world divided between two nations.

Country

Sint Maarten (SX)

UN/LOCODE

SXPHI

Coordinates

18.025500, -63.045000

Timezone

America/Lower_Princes

Region

Eastern Caribbean

Head tax per guest

$30.56

Shore excursions

• Maho Beach Plane Spotting

  The beach at the end of Princess Juliana runway, where aircraft land overhead.

  3.0 hours · $59.00 · easy

• Marigot and Philipsburg Two-Nation Tour

  A drive across the French and Dutch halves of the island with time in both capitals.

  3.5 hours · $65.00 · easy

• Loterie Farm Rainforest Zipline

  A canopy course on the slopes of Pic Paradis, the island's highest point.

  4.0 hours · $129.00 · active

• Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

  A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

  4.0 hours · $89.00 · moderate

• Best Beaches Drive

  An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

  3.5 hours · $59.00 · easy

• Island Highlights and Shopping

  A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

  3.0 hours · $49.00 · easy