Top St Maarten Nature Walks in 2026

You don’t need to hike up St. Maarten’s hills to enjoy some of the island’s best views. Save your legs and ride the Sky Explorer chairlift to the top of Sentry Hill, where viewing platforms reveal 360-degree panoramas across St. Maarten and neighboring Caribbean islands. Back at Rockland Estate, visit the Emilio Wilson Museum to add some island history to the scenery.

Getting out on the water is one of the best ways to experience St. Maarten, but arranging a boat day on your own can be complicated and expensive. This fun catamaran cruise from Simpson Bay makes it simple, with a comfortable vessel and planned stops built into the day. Relax on cushioned seating as you journey along the water, then dive in when the catamaran anchors to enjoy snorkeling or stand-up paddleboarding.

Experience the highlights of St Maarten on this 5-hour shore excursion leaving from the cruise port. Ride in an air-conditioned van to Maho Beach on the Dutch side of this Caribbean island and Lucas Bay on the French side. Learn about the culture and history of the island from your guide while enjoying complimentary beer, water and soda. Visit the villages of Grand Case and Marigot before being returned on-time for your cruise ship's departure.

Explore the waters around St. Maarten on a 6-hour speedboat tour. Avoid the cruise ship crowds and visit both the Dutch and French sides of the island in a family friendly, small group setting, which includes five stops to see different aspects of the marine environment. You’ll swim and snorkel in a sea turtle habitat, sting rays and tropical fish on uninhabited islands. Sunbathing on some of the finest white sand beaches the Caribbean has to offer while feeling the rush of commercial jets landing directly over your head at the famous airport. Along the way, your captain will share entertaining and engaging commentary and you’ll sip drinks and indulge in unlimited snacks, all included in the price.

Embark on one of the island’s most breathtaking hikes to Petite Cayes, a hidden gem perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike. This scenic, two-hour trail through rocky terrain, offers panoramic views of Anse Marcel, Pinel Island, and even Anguilla. Along the way, we’ll pause to take photos, explore unique plants (some labeled for easy identification), and appreciate the rugged beauty of the island’s flora, including impressive cacti. Our journey leads to the secluded Petite Cayes beach, a pristine spot with coral formations, where we’ll enjoy the scenery and capture more memories. To refresh and refuel, I’ll provide bottled water, along with local iced tea or juice, and a slice of spiced cake. We’ll complete our adventure at Anse Marcel Beach, where you’ll have the option to cool off with a relaxing swim. Join us for an unforgettable eco-hiking experience that combines natural beauty, exploration, and local flavors!

Sail to Anguilla aboard a catamaran on this full-day cruise from St. Maarten. Stop at Prickly Pear Cay to lounge in the shallows of the small island's pristine beach or snorkel among the tropical fish that inhabit the colorful coral reef. Enjoy a buffet lunch right onboard and an open bar.

See St. Maarten from its highest point on a scenic journey where the views are the main attraction. Ride the Soualiga Sky Explorer for approximately 25 minutes as the landscape unfolds below on your way to Sentry Hill, the island’s highest elevation at 1,125 ft. At the summit, panoramic viewing platforms reveal spectacular 360° views across St. Maarten and the Caribbean. On clear days, you may even spot the neighboring islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barts, and Anguilla—an incredible backdrop for photos. Your experience also includes access to the Emilio Wilson Museum, set within the historic Rockland Estate, where you can discover the powerful story of Trace Wilson, born into slavery on the estate, and her direct descendant Emilio Wilson, while learning more about St. Maarten’s history and heritage. Combining breathtaking views, a peaceful mountain ride, and meaningful island history, this is a relaxed and memorable way to experience St. Maarten from above.

Explore St. Maarten’s natural landscape away from the crowded beaches on a boat cruise that departs from Bobby’s Marina. To ensure your comfort and a personal experience, the boat crew provide a buffet lunch, open bar, and snorkeling gear. Stops on the itinerary range from top landmarks to secluded snorkeling locations often missed by visitors.

Adventurous outdoor-lovers will enjoy this yachting, sailing, snorkeling, and swimming experience during this 6-hour tour. We'll head to the south of the island to sail on the French and Duch sides taking a few stops for snorkeling, swiming and spotting the planes on the famous Maho Beach. Prepare yourself for a Caribbean buffet lunch and an open bar during this unforgivable experience in Sint Maarten.

Cruise around St. Maarten with stops at Tintamarre, Creole Rock, and Grand Case on this full-day sailing excursion. Explore the lovely natural beauty of Tintamarre, then head to Creole Rock for some of the island's best snorkeling. Lunch is then served on board. Cruise down the coast after lunch and sail down pass Marigot, Low Land with a stop at Long Beach for our Floating Bar. Sunset sail back with our festive crew.

While your ship is in St Maarten's port, swim and lounge at Orient Beach and Maho Beach on this half-day shore excursion. Jet ski, paraglide or sail at Orient Beach, then grab a snack at one of the many bars and restaurants there. Travel to Maho beach and watch jumbo jets fly overhead to land at the nearby airport. A guide, complimentary refreshments and round-trip transportation from the cruise port are included.