Things to do in St Maarten
St Maarten is all about sun, sea and sand, with a beach for every taste: Orient Beach promises beauty, Pinel Island offers fun and water activities. Discover the underwater world on the Seaworld Explorer or join in with the highly-competitive sailing race, the St Maarten 12 Metre Challenge. Back on dry land there's The Butterfly Farm and Plantation Mont Vernon to explore. Paradise Peak provides views over the whole island.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. Plantation Mont Vernon - Island's agricultural history
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Plantation Mont Vernon near Orient Beach in St Martin is a 1786 cotton plantation. The outdoor eco-museum details the historical importance of salt, rum, coffee, sugar and indigo on the island. Explore the indigenous flora and an old-fashioned rum distillery.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$12
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-5pm
Address
Route d'Orient-Baie, Orient Beach, St Martin 97150
Attractions
Expand all2. Loterie Farm - Rainforest for adventure lovers
Show more Located in a pristine forest, the Loterie Farm near Paradise Peak features eco-tours, hiking, mountain biking, meditation and yoga. Tarzan wannabes can soar over the forest canopy via a series of ropes, cables, and suspended bridges in The Fly Zone.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€5 park entry; €25 for guided tour; €35 Fly Zone; €55 Fly Zone Extreme
Opening Hours
Daily all day (some activities closed Sep & early Oct each year)
Address
Route Pic du Paradis, Paradise Peak, 97150 St Martin
Telephone
+590 590 87 86 16
3. Paradise Peak - Exotic vistas
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It's a steep trek or a bumpy ride up to Paradise Peak in St Martin. At almost 424 metres (1,391 feet), it is the island's highest point. The breathtaking views take in tropical rainforest, the surrounding islands and the ocean.E-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily 7am-7pm
Address
Pic du Paradis Road, Paradise Peak, St Martin 97150
Transport
Taxi
4. Fort Louis - 18th-century lookout
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Built in 1767 to defend the surrounding settlement from invasion, Fort Louis in Margot, St Martin, is just a ruin nowadays. Make the short climb to the top for sweeping views over Marigot, Simpson Bay Lagoon and Nettle Bay.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Marigot, St Martin 97150
Transport
Taxi
5. The Butterfly Farm - Fluttering beauties
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The Butterfly Farm in the Quartier d'Orleans, is a tranquil, tropical terrarium-like sphere. Guided tours teach visitors everything there is to know about the life cycle of 40 species of fluttering creatures. Pick up butterfly-themed gifts in the gift shop.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$12
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-3.30pm
Address
Le Galion Beach Road, Quartier d'Orleans, St Martin 97150
Telephone
+590 590 87 31 21
Special things to do
Expand all6. Seaworld Explorer - Underwater paradise
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Atlantis Adventures runs the Seaworld Explorer, a glass-bottomed submarine giving guests a peek at life under the sea without getting wet. Passengers descend into its hull near Grand Case and observe coral reefs and colourful fish through glass windows.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$30
Opening Hours
Daily. Morning and afternoon tours, times vary
Address
Pier at Grand Case, Grand Case, St Maarten and St Martin 97150
Telephone
+599 542 4078
7. Pinel Island - Sun, sea and sand
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St Martin's Pinel Island, just off the French Cul de Sac, boasts pinkish sand for sunbathing, clear water for snorkelling and fashionable beach bars for socialising. Nature trails along the water's edge and into the hills make for delightful walks.E-mail this item
Cost
US$6 for round-trip boat to the island
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-5pm
Address
Off French Cul de Sac, Pinel Island, St Maarten and St Martin 97150
Transport
Taxi then boat
8. Orient Beach - Popular beach holiday spot
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Soft white sand, excellent snorkelling and surfing conditions and beach bars with live Caribbean music make St Martin's Orient Beach very popular. The northern end is family-oriented while the southern end has St Martin's only official nudist beach.E-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Orient Beach, 97150 St Martin
Transport
Taxi
9. St Maarten 12 Metre Challenge - Sailing with the best
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The St Maarten 12 Metre Challenge uses the same boats as the America's Cup. Races last two to three hours and set off from Bobby's Marina in Philipsburg. Grind a winch, trim a sail or just enjoy the trip.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
US$78-US$99 (seasonal)
Opening Hours
Four daily races at 8.30am, 10am, 11.45am and 1.30pm. Reservations are necessary.
Address
Bobby's Marina, Philipsburg, St Maarten
Telephone
+599 542 0045
