Tours and Tickets to Experience Maho Beach

There are plenty of ways to experience Maho Beach. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• St. Maarten Best Island Tour

• 5-Hour Luxury Catamaran Day Sail in Sint Maarten on The Phoenix

• Billy Bones St. Maarten Getaway, Snorkeling with Turtles

• The Original Eco Tour Full-Day Around the Island of Sint Maarten

• The Best of St Maarten Private Sightseeing Tour

It’s free to visit Maho Beach, which is a public stretch of sand on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten. However, many travelers like to combine it with other island highlights on sightseeing tours that cover the best of the island—these start from US$60 per person.

Yes, Maho Beach is worth it—especially if you're passionate about aviation. It’s world-renowned for its dramatic plane spotting opportunities, as planes fly close to the sand in preparation to land at nearby St. Maarten Airport. While it might not feel like the most relaxing place to sunbathe, it’s certainly memorable.

In peak season, you can see up to 70 flights landing every day. And we’re not just talking dinky seaplanes—planes such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner come swooping into Princess Juliana International Airport day and night. You’re likely to see the most jets from lunchtime through early evening.

Facilities at Maho Beach include sunlounger rental and food and drink vendors. It’s backed by the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino, where you can try your luck on games or get a pool day pass. It’s also home to Tortuga Beach Bar, where you can enjoy Caribbean food and drinks.

Bring everything you need for a day on the sand to Maho Beach, including sun protection, towels, your bathing suit, and personal entertainment. A waterproof bag for your valuables is crucial here, as overhead planes can sometimes blow water and sand onto your belongings.