Explorer Grand Island Tour
This is the only tour offering a great party cruise on the lagoon with open bar, great music as well as shopping time in Marigot. Also includes a scenic Grand island tour aboard air-conditioned luxury coaches with knowledgeable guides describing the history and sights of the two cultures of the island.
This complete tour departs from the cruise ship pier where the guides will meet and escort you to the nearby coaches for the drive to Marigot via a view stop at Orient beach lookout.
Marigot
Shop at the open-air waterfront market or any of the fine stores in the area and have a great lunch at any of several restaurants. It's a bit quieter in the evenings after the shops close, but then the late night bistros and dance clubs start to open up. No matter why you are here, you can watch it all from L'Oizeau Rare, just a few steps above the activity, but in another world by virtue of the waterfall cascading down the slope from Fort St Louis, not to mention the fine food and service.
For great shopping and great views, stop in at the West Indies Mall. Take a break from shopping and enjoy a snack and a drink at Keops Café. Breakfast and lunch are available at the sidewalk café in front of La Vie en Rose. For dinner step upstairs to the elegant dining room and lovely balcony for the finest in French cuisine and great views of the waterfront and the stunning new West Indies Mall.
The Explorer
You join the Explorer double decked party boat which waits
while you spend time browsing in Marigot, or just relaxing sipping an
ice cold drink enjoying the views of Marina Royale.
From the Marina we cruise the Simpson bay lagoon passing the luxury
villas and mega-yachts which visit the many marinas situated in the
calm waters of the lagoon.
With music and great drinks we cruise past Port de Plasaince to Simpson bay Marina docking at the Explorer private dock where the coaches wait for the short return drive with views of the cruise ships and Phillipsburg.
Around the Island - 3 hours
Get ready to experience the highlight of your cruise. Start by boarding our high-speed Power Rafting Boats for a foam flying adventure down the coast and then into Simpson Bay Lagoon.
Upon entering the lagoon by going under the Dutch Side lifting bridge, you will have the chance to experience some of the wonderful sights of the natural lagoon.
Noting special points of interest along the way, the Captain offers some interesting anecdotes on the island history.
Our route takes you through to the French side of the island, then out into the ocean after passing under the French bridge.
Picture time of Fort Louis and Marigot with the bustling flea market before we jet off to Happy Bay, one of St Martins secluded beaches. Here you will decide whether to relax on the beach or take a refreshing dip in the ocean before we continue the trip around the North coast of the island .We snorkel at either Creole Rock or Green Cay both have beautiful coral reefs teeming with fish.
Weather permitting,we then take an exhilerating ride down the east coast completing a 360 degree cruise of the island back to the Cruise Ship Pier.
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Introducing a high speed water tour down the South Coast of St Maarten to the white beach sands of Mullet Bay. The Power Rafting Adventure vessel offers a superb white water high speed transfer from the cruise ship pier to the beach. From Great Bay we pass Little bay, Shipwreck Cove and Simpson Bay. Check out the Princess Juliana International Airport for some plane spotting before arriving at Mullet Beach. |
This is a wet beach landing, crew will assist in getting you ashore. You have 2 ½ hours beach time. The vessel picks you up for the wave bouncing return trip. |
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This great combo tour offers a snorkel experience at a calm South coast venue followed by interesting sightseeing from the water as we pass under the bridges of Simpson bay lagoon. |
A full hour exploring Marigot from Marina Royale before our high speed white water rafting to a fantastic beach site. The comfortable high speed vessel gives us the choice of Little bay, Shipwreck cove or Pelican point for the best snorkel on the day. |
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