Private Two Islands Tour with Airport Drop Off

Two countries on one island for almost 400 years. Begin your private St. Maarten tour of two countries on one island by departing from the cruise pier and traveling in your air-conditioned vehicle through the Dutch capital of Philipsburg, founded in 1763 by John Phillips, a Scottish captain in the Dutch Navy. Along the way, you'll see the restored courthouse, originally built in 1793, and the shopping district that youmay want to visit later. Drive past the Great Salt Pond and through the rolling countryside to the French side of the island. Along the way, a stop will be made at Cole Bay Lookout for a photo opportunity of the beautiful Simpson Bay, where you'll see the incredible development that hasmade this sleepy island amajor destination. You will continue on through several quaint towns and fishing villages along the north side of the island. Arriving inMarigot, the French capital which originated as a fishing village, you will observe a truly European ambiance with a touch of Creole. Browse the open-air markets, quaint shops, boutiques, and sidewalk cafes during a brief stop for free time. Continue with a drive through Grand Case, a seaside town known as the "gourmet capital of the Caribbean," with its gingerbread houses and sidewalk bistros. A photo stop will be made to look out over the everpopular Orient Beach area before heading to the Airport for the flight.