Top St Maarten Nightlife

With a nickname of the Caribbean’s “nightlife capital”, it can be tricky as an outsider to know the best local haunts to visit in St. Maarten. This private tour provides all the answers, as a guide takes you to a shortlist of favorite nightlife spots. Ride between sights in an air-conditioned bus, and get top tips on the best bars, lounges, casinos, and restaurants along the way.

Enjoy good views, a shady lounger, and included drinks with premium passes for two at Great Bay Beach—and skip the hassle of staking out a spot on the popular shoreline. With a reserved place on the beach, you can come and go as you please. Plus, you'll enjoy all-day access to a full-service bar and clean washrooms just steps from the sand.

Take a break from St. Maarten’s beaches and enjoy an active adventure in the rainforest. Ride up to Sentry Hill on the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlift, admiring the views on the way. Then, fly back down on the world’s steepest zipline—guaranteed to be a thrilling ride. Take time to explore the onsite Emilio Wilson Museum, dedicated to the area's history, too.

Combine rides on the Flying Dutchman, the Schooner Ride and the Sentry Hill Zipline on this thrilling combination tour. First, ascend to St. Maarten's highest point on the Sky Explorer for excellent views, then zoom down the mountain on the Flying Dutchmen. Head back up the mountain and clip on to the Sentry Hill Zipline to get views over the island. Finish up with an inner tube ride down the mountain on the Schooner Ride.

Explore the waters around St Martin onboard your own Jet Ski during this half-day tour departing from Marigot. Follow your adventure guide around the island, cruising at your own speed and stopping at various points of interest. Enjoy VIP access to the 5-star Belmond La Samanna resort, one of the island's most exclusive beaches. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary.

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.

Explore the beaches and bays around St. Martin on this 1-hour jet ski tour from Anse Marcel. Ride solo or with a passenger as you follow your guide around on a 2021-model jet ski. Stops include Grand Case Beach, Friar's Bay, and Happy Bay Beach, where you can swim or snorkel with the provided equipment.

Navigate St. Maarten's most popular beaches & highlights on an ATV during this half-day adventure from Phillipsburg. Stops include Airport Beach, Mullet Bay, Marigot, and much more. This tour is mainly on-road with a portion off-road. Upon return to Great Bay, Philipsburg, you can take a refreshing swim. This includes bottled water, use of an ATV, and a helmet.

Try the culinary delights of St. Martin on this small group tour. You’ll keep costs down by sharing the tour, but still have an intimate experience since there is a max at six guests. Your guide will show you to the best spots in town for homemade iced-lemongrass tea, Johnny “Journey” cake, rum tasting, and much more on this half-day tour.

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.