Philipsburg

St. Maarten is the smallest piece of land shared by two sovereign states. Legend has it that the Dutch and French boundaries of the island were determined by two men who challenged one another in a race around the island, with the Frenchman walking faster and claiming more land. Legend or not, both the Dutch and French settled here in the 1630s and despite occupancy by the British twice, the Dutch and French have lived peacefully together ever since they arrived.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Island With Two Flags Overview
Tour Code: SMR-6553
Duration: 2 3/4 hours
Retail Value: $89.00
Price: Free

Explore the European-styled architecture and influences that have left an indelible mark on the Caribbean during this scenic visit to the idyllic tropical island of St. Maarten.

Depart the pier for the drive through the Dutch capital of Philipsburg. Along the way, you will pass the famous salt ponds and proceed through the picturesque countryside, Caribbean villages and French Quarter. A brief stop will then be made in the French Colonial capital of Marigot for splendid views and photo opportunities.

Next, your drive will continue on through the St. Maarten countryside, where you will see magnificent views over Cole Bay Hill before stopping at The Village for some delightful refreshments and specially-prepared snacks.

Following your tour, you will board a transfer bus for the return drive to the pier.

Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses from the ship. Stores are closed in Marigot on Sunday.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.