St. Maarten: Orient Beach Break, Rum Tasting & Scenic Drive Private tour

Visit the famous Orient Beach in a guided mini island tour including rum tasting, iguana feeding, photo stops, as well as sightseeing and shopping in the Dutch and French capitals with free pickup.
Meet your guide at the EDC bus parking area by the cruise ship terminal, or at your arranged hotel pickup point. Hop into your air-conditioned minivan or bus and start your journey around St. Maarten.

Begin with a drive through Philipsburg toward Simpson Bay. Along the way, your guide shares the island’s history and stories about local life, introducing the places you’ll explore on this St. Maarten island tour.

Pause for coastal photos, with views of Great Bay, Little Bay and the surrounding scenery. On clear days, you may also spot neighboring islands on the horizon. Continue through Simpson Bay, passing waterfront neighborhoods, restaurants and marinas.

Visit Topper's Rhum Distillery and learn about fermentation, distillation and blending, and how these stages contribute to the finished rhum. The tasting introduces you to a selection of small-batch rhums, with time to compare flavors and ask questions. You’ll also try Topper’s signature rhum cake, adding a different way to enjoy the spirit beyond the tasting glass.

Cross the Causeway Bridge for views across Simpson Bay Lagoon and the boats moored along its shores. Stop at the Bellevue border marker as you cross from Dutch St. Maarten into French Saint Martin. Take photos while your guide explains the island’s shared Dutch and French identity, then continue toward Marigot.

Spend approximately 45 minutes exploring Marigot, the capital of French Saint Martin. Browse the open-air market and souvenir stalls, look around the shops or stop for a French pastry. This is free time to explore according to your interests.

If you prefer a viewpoint, use your stop to walk up to Fort Louis, overlooking Marigot and the bay. The uphill walk takes part of your allotted time, so choose between exploring the fort and spending longer at the market.

Drive through Grand Case, passing its seaside streets and restaurants, before continuing to Orient Beach. The island tour also includes a brief stop to see and feed iguanas along the route.

At Orient Beach, enjoy approximately 90 minutes of free time. Go for a swim, walk along the sandy shoreline or find a spot to relax by the sea. Beach bars and restaurants offer places to purchase a drink or something to eat.

If conditions are unsuitable at Orient Beach, a suitable alternative beach may be used.

Continue to Philipsburg for a visit to Amsterdam Cheese and Liquor Store. Try cheese and browse the selection of dairy products, drinks and souvenirs before the return journey. Purchases are optional.

Philipsburg, the shopping mecca of the Caribbean, is just a short drive from the cruise terminal and offers duty-free boutiques, jewelry shops, and local crafts for any last-minute purchases.

Guests can choose to return straight to the cruise terminal or their accommodation, or remain in Philipsburg and make their own leisurely way back to the port by taxi, water taxi, or a 20-minute stroll.

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