Round-trip transportation from your St. Maarten cruise ship terminal!
Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
English-speaking certified driver and guide!
Complimentary refreshments are included!
See the famous plane spotting at Maho Beach!
Guests will have a combo day at both Orient Beach and Maho Beach!
Get ready for four and a half hours of sun sea and absolute fun Your friendly guide will pick you up at the cruise terminal and into the air-conditioned transportation The ... Read More
Get ready for four and a half hours of sun, sea, and absolute fun! Your friendly guide will pick you up at the cruise terminal and into the air-conditioned transportation. The scenery along the road is beautiful and your guide will point out some of the famous sights as you pass.
Your first stop will be at Orient Beach. This area is equipped with complete tourist amenities. It is the longest beach on the island and has a wide variety of beach bars and restaurants within easy reach. Check out the many water sports facilities such as jet skis, sailboats, paragliding, and even some kids' activities that are available (not included in excursion cost), or simply take a dip in the pristine clear blue water.
There will even be time to venture to the clothing-optional section of Orient Beach. You will have about 2 hours to enjoy your Orient Beach Break before heading off to your next stop on the Beach Bum Excursion! Note that Friars Beach may be substituted for Orient depending on beach conditions.
Your second stop will be the famous Maho Beach and its airplane landings. The arrival time will be around midday just in time to see a Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 that come in for a landing just a few meters above the beach at the nearby Princess Juliana International Airport. As part of your Maho Beach Break, you will be a guest of the Sunset Beach Bar and Grill, where you can enjoy a cool cocktail or a tasty lunch (own expense) while you listen to the live feed as the control tower communicates with the arriving aircraft. The frequency of planes and the size coming in varies daily.
Just sit back, relax, feel the cool Caribbean breeze rush off the swelling waves of the sea, or stroll along the pure white sand. The lure of the turquoise blue water is hard to pass up! Be lost in the sound of the waves crashing into the rocks that rise off the coast.
Your guide will transfer you back to the cruise port when you've achieved official status as a St. Maarten Beach Bum! Complimentary refreshments are included: water, soft drinks, beer, and Guavaberry Rum Punch.
Meeting Point
For the St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beach, you will meet right at your St. Maarten Cruise Terminal (Philipsburg) or the St. Martin Cruise Terminal (Marigot). All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
What is included?
Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation
Round-trip transportation from your cruise ship terminal
Bilingual certified local excursion guides, narrated
Return to cruise port (with optional drop-off in Philipsburg or Marigot, downtown is about a 15-minute walk back to the pier or 4 minutes by water taxi, p/p $7.00usd cost is not included)
Drivers and guides are trained in first aid
Excursion Notes
Bring along sun protection, swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, camera, and cash for souvenirs, drinks, snacks, shopping, etc.
Guests will be at Maho Beach in time to see the planes come in for a landing.
If guests wish to stay downtown and return to the ship on their own it is about a 15-minute walk or 4-minute water taxi ride.
Excursion Restrictions
Please advise in advance if any guests have collapsible wheelchairs or walkers so transportation can be arranged.
Note that the beaches are not wheelchair accessible due to the sand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time will we stay at each site on this St. Maarten Orient and Maho Beaches Excursion - Beach Bum Combo?
You will have approximately 2 hours at each beach.
Will we see planes land while we are at Maho Beach?
Yes you will!
Do I need to take my passport with me on the St. Maarten Orient and Maho Beaches Excursion - Beach Bum Combo to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?
No, it is not necessary to take along your passport unless noted by your cruise line or listed in the Restrictions or Notes tab for the excursion. Your local operator has your booking noted. Please arrive with a printed copy of your eticket or digital copy if applicable.
Cancellation
For the St. Maarten Orient and Maho Beaches Excursion - Beach Bum Combo,we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if:
You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
Your ship misses/skips the port.
Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
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St. Maarten Orient and Maho Beaches Excursion - Beach Bum Combo Reviews
Customer Reviews
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Looking for a sensational day at the beach? One of the most exhilarating tours in St. Maarten. Beach Bum Combo to Maho and Orient Beach. Sun, sea, and fun at 2 of the most popular beaches!
Was raining but still better then the weather back home. River took us to a different beach as Orient beach was rough. Beach was beautiful and not crowded and tons of sea glass to find! Maho was crowded but to be expected
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Management Response: Hi StacyG. Thank you very much for your review and comments about your recent St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches. It sounds like you had a very good time, rainy weather and all. St. Maarten has some of the best beaches, crystal clear water and white sand. Thank you for sharing your pictures and we hope that we can assist you again with future shore excursion needs.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2020
Great TitleGhostface .
4/5 (Visited on August 2019)
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Orient beach was filled with seaweeds so maybe it was a bad time of the year for that, didn’t get in the water because of the seaweed, the water was very rough.. However with ideal conditions it would be a very nice place to relax.
Maho beach was fun , because of the Airplane traffic and the over experience. The water was much cleaner but still rough and crowded. I enjoyed the experience a must see if visiting the island.
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Management Response: Hi Ghostface . Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches. It sounds like you had a very good time regardless of the seasonal seaweed that effects not only parts of the Caribbean but also the US states along the Gulf of Mexico. The appearance comes and goes on a daily basis during the summer this year. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2019
LOVE IT!!!!BIANCAO
5/5 (Visited on May 2019)
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WE HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME! TOUR GUIDE WAS AMAZING, BEACHES WERE BEAUTIFUL!!! RUM PUNCH WAS THE BEST!!!
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Management Response: Hi BIANCAO. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches. It is a pleasure to know you had a great time in St. Maarten. This port is famous for its amazing beaches and tasting some of their delicious rum punch makes a great combination for a perfect da.! We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2019
Orient and Maho BeachGary DSt. Maarten
5/5 (Visited on May 2019)
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Both beaches were great and we can scratch Maho off our bucket list. King David was the best tour guide. This was worth the money.
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Management Response: Hello Gary D. Thank you for your review of the St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches you booked through us. It looks like you had a great time! This excursion is perfect to visit the most famous beaches in St. Maarten and have a relaxing beach getaway. We look forward to having you join us again for future cruise shore excursions and let us help you with more on your list!
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2019
Great HostGaleLawrenceville, GA
1/5 (Visited on March 2018)
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My husband and I went on this excursion March 28th, 2018. We had the best time. the beaches were great and our driver/host, was even better. He told us about the history of the area, he was very nice and provided us with beverages the whole time!!! We would recommend this trip to everyone.
Thanks again!
Gale from Georgia.
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Management Response: Hi Gale.
Thank you for posting your review of the St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches.
Our local excursion operator is very eager to provide great excursion services and truly enjoy what they do, which is why they always go above and beyond to provide an enriching experience. Thank you for adding the photo!
Please feel free to let us know if we can assist you for your next cruise shore excursions, it would be a pleasure.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2018
Love it - Lots of Fun!NoNicknameRiver Falls, WI USA
5/5 (Visited on July 2016)
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We had a great time and with a great driver - unique local history, lots of laughs, and 2 fun beaches to be at!
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Management Response: Hi . Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches. It sounds like you had a very good time. Both the scenery and the guides are some of the best around. St. Maarten/Sint Martin is a very unique island that is actually 2 countries. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2017
Excellent Tour! Highly recommend.NoNickname
5/5 (Visited on June 2015)
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We've done a lot of ship based excursions but this was the best.
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Management Response: Hello,
Thank you for posting your comments and review of the St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches. This St. Maarten excursion allows guests to visit two of the most popular beaches in St. Maarten and feel the rush of adrenaline while watching the planes land from a very close distance. Thank you for your preference on Shore Excursioneer, we truly appreciate having repeat guests.
We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursions.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2016
Perfect combination of relaxing beach and excitement from the PlaKristiMiami, FL
5/5 (Visited on July 2016)
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I had the pleasure of going on this tour last week (July 5, 2016) while on my cruise vacation with RCCL. At first I was a bit nervous to book at 3rd party excursion but the price was right and we got everything we hoped for. First our driver was amazing! He was very informative about the island and really made the bus ride fun. The Caribe's helped too! This excursion is excellent for someone who wants beach time and to see the planes on Maho Beach. It's a nice combo. Maho Beach is def a must see at least once while visiting the island but know it's a very busy beach and hard to really get a good spot to relax. Orient Beach the water is very clear and you can purchase 2 chairs for about $10, a welcome drink and wifi. It was a nice combo.
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Management Response: Hello Kristi,
Thank you for your review of the St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches you booked through us. We truly appreciate your preference on Shore Excursioneer, we offer the most competitive prices without compromising the excursion quality; our guest's satisfaction is most important so we are very glad to read you and your group had such a wonderful time during your visit to St. Marteen. This excursion allows you to visit 2 of the most popular beaches on the island; we agree with you on Maho Beach being a must but do expect to see lots of people waiting to see the airplane landings, on the other hand, Orient Bay is more relaxing. We have passed along your comments to our local St. Marteen operator so he can congratulate your driver for the wonderful job he did.
We look forward to having you join us again for future cruise shore excursions, we offer options all around the world that you might enjoy.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2016
A great visit to St Maarten!!! nile6000United States
5/5 (Visited on June 2016)
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We had a wonderful time of this excursion. Our tour guide was fun, informative and friendly. Maho Beach was amazing, not only was watching the planes cool but the water on the beach was crystal clear and gorgeous! We had a group of 6 and everyone enjoyed it. Our cruise came in late in the day and Shore Excursioneer worked with our schedule to arrange a late excursion. We could not have asked for more it was a perfect trip.
This was our 4th booking with SE and will continue to use them when cruising!
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Management Response: Hello dawn desantis,
Thank you for your review of the St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches you booked through us. We are so glad to read you and your group enjoyed your day in St. Marteen; our Reservations Department is eager to provide top-notch customer service by verifying all of the excursion details so our guests are able to enjoy the most out of the excursion(s) without having any worry at all. We truly appreciate your preference on Shore Excursioneer, we really enjoy having repeat guests.
Please let us know if you require assistance with booking future shore excursions, we will be pleased to help you.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2016
Good away to See BothPeep&PenguinMyrtle Beach, SC
3/5 (Visited on February 2016)
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This was our second trip to St. Marteen, and we wanted to see both of these famous beaches. We were there on a day with six ships in port, so everywhere was extremely crowded.
This tour had its pros & cons. First, we had problems finding the meeting point. We were there twenty minutes early and saw no guides. A security guard happened to ask us if we needed help and gave us new directions, otherwise we would have missed our tour. Second, our guide must have been filling in since it was so busy, because although he was very nice, he sometimes was kind of guessing throughout the day.
Orient Beach was not as grand as we were hoping. We got dropped off at a bar where they rented chairs for $5. We said no thanks but they wouldn't even let us sit on a towel in the area, so we just walked around. The waves are too strong here for snorkeling, so eventually we got bored and went elsewhere. We found an amazing French bakery, and the guide provided plenty of drinks all day, so we had a lovely culinary experience instead.
By the time we got to Maho Beach, it was standing room only, but we knew it was going to be a busy day on the island before we booked. Both little and big planes land about every fifteen minutes, which was really fun. Know that the waves are strong here too.
If you want an easy day seeing both beaches, we would recommend this tour because we found no other like it. If you're searching for something unique or adventurous, search again.
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Management Response: Hello Peep&Penguin.
Thank you for your review and awesome pictures of the St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches you booked through us.
St. Marteen suffered severe damages from hurricane Irma and our local operators are doing their best to run these excursions normally. Thankfully the ports have been re-opened and it's getting pretty busy again! It is a different experience when there are a lot of ships in port but you can agree that it is a beautiful port and worth visiting. We hope you visit us again and really look forward to having you join us again for future cruise shore excursions worldwide.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2017
The island of six, our family of six would stay a week at.D.A.R.E. guyPecatonica, il
5/5 (Visited on December 2015)
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I will say, we enjoyed everything about this tour and the beaches. Two kids parasailed for $80.00 (not sure if that's good or not, they just wanted to try it). The waves made Orient Beach fun. It does not get deep for quite a while so kids can safely enjoy the waves. The place was very clean, with showers to rinse off in. The chairs and umbrellas were great. The driver was informative, fun and very accommodating to our needs. We had a small group with a family my kids loved. That's it, eleven of us. The pick up and return to the dock was timely and easy. Everyone should experience Maho Beach. Wife didn't like the noise and crowds but it was so fun and funny to watch nuts from around the world along the runway.
Our entire family seemed to get an endless supply of pop, water and beer on this tour. Sorry I can't remember the guides name. He deserves a raise!
Our driver was a perfect '10'. I got bored and went into the casino where he parked and won his tip. I could have spent more time in this area. Very fun, but that's a separate vacation not just a cruise stop. Great day.
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Management Response: Hi D.A.R.E. guy. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches. It sounds like you had a very good time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs. Your Shore Excursioneer Team
Great time with the familyVRosendaleSt. Johns, MI
5/5 (Visited on June 2015)
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Just came back and this was our first time booking something outside of Carnival. The trip was worth more than what we were charged. Our bus driver and tour guide Eddie Miller was outstanding as he was informative and hilarious. The first stop was Orient Beach and it was beautiful. The place where we stopped charged $10 for 2 chairs and an umbrella but everyone received a complimentary drink. Maho beach was everything it was advertised with the planes. We had to do the fence grab on a big jets take off, unbelievable. The trip also included beer, pop, water, and rum punch. I would do this trip again without a moments hesitation.
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Management Response: Hello VRosendale,
Thank you very much for sharing your comments and review of the recent St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches. It sound like you all really enjoyed both the beaches and the planes at Maho...that is an unique experience and a great photo op!
Regards,
Shore Excursioneer Team
LOVED THE BEACHESKMcCalley.627Davenport
5/5 (Visited on March 2014)
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We wanted to take this tour because we wanted to see these famous beaches and the price was perfect. We rented a jet ski and had a great time on it. Maho is amazing. The planes land directly over the beach, and in the afternoon you get to see the big planes land. There was a nice place to eat and have drinks right at the beach. We would love to go back and do this again. Advanced warning about Orient...there is a nude side! But there are signs posted so there is no "accidentally" wandering into that side :)
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Management Response: Hi K McCalley,
Thank you for sharing your review and comments about the Beach Bum excursion in St. Maarten. Both Maho and Orient beaches are unique. Maho has those amazing planes coming in for a landing. And Orient is one of the most beautiful with the added twist of the nude section! We always have the guides point that out so no one is surprised. It is nice to hear that you enjoyed yoru day.
Thank you,
Shore Excursioneer Team
NoNickname
5/5 (Visited on June 2015)
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We booked through Shore Excursioneer for our 6/24/15 cruise stop in St Maarten. 100% satisfied ! Our guide Frankie on the Beach Bum tour, was outstanding. Highly recommend. Will use Shore Excursioneer again. Thanks
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Management Response: Thank you very much for sharing your comments and review of your recent St. Maarten Beach Bum Combo to Orient and Maho Beaches. Frankie is a guest favorite and really enjoys what he does. We hope that we can assist you again for your next cruise.
Regards,
Shore Excursioneer Team
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