On your way back to the port or hotel, you can choose to end your tour in Philipsburg, the shopping capital of the Caribbean. This duty-free town is the capital of Dutch St. Maarten and features Front Street and Back Street, which are lined with shops. To the south, you'll find Great Bay Beach and the Boardwalk, which is home to a variety of restaurants serving local cuisine and lively bars. Philipsburg is just 20 mins walk away from from the cruise port, and guests can easily walk or take a water taxi back.
Looking down on Great Bay Beach, the view is pure postcard perfection. The arc of golden sand is a striking contrast to the deep blue of the water, which seems to shimmer with a hundred different shades of turquoise
Out of the windows we'll see the flying Flying Dutchman, the world's steepest zip line, a thrilling and unforgettable attraction located at the Rainforest Adventures Rockland Estate eco-park in St. Maarten.
Cole Bay Hill, is referred to as Harold Jack Hill, is a well-known lookout point in Sint Maarten that offers some of the most spectacular panoramic views on the island. Located between Cole Bay and Philipsburg, this elevated spot is a must-see for anyone wanting to capture the island's natural beauty.
This beach offers a different vibe than Great Bay. It's quieter, more serene, and just peaceful. It's the kind of place where your pictures will capture a sense of calm and natural beauty, making it a perfect addition to your photo album of St. Maarten. Don't miss the shot!
The border monument, is a simple but powerful symbol of our island's unique history. For over 350 years, the French and Dutch have shared this island in peace, and this monument marks the world's only unguarded border between two different European nations. There are no customs, no checkpoints—just a testament to the friendly cooperation that makes this island so special. It's truly a one-of-a-kind border, and it's what earns St. Maarten/St. Martin its nickname, "The Friendly Island."
The Plane Spotting Spectacle: This is the main draw. Aviation enthusiasts, photographers, witness large commercial jets, sometimes flying just a few feet overhead, as they come in for a landing. It's a thrilling, and often loud, experience that you won't find anywhere else.
With 45 minutes, you have a perfect amount of time to explore the highlights. I recommend starting with the bustling open-air market right along the waterfront. You'll find vendors selling everything from local spices and unique souvenirs to colorful crafts. The aroma of delicious food and the lively chatter make it an experience for all your senses. And of course, no visit to Marigot is complete without a taste of France! Take a moment to pop into one of the many bakeries for a fresh-baked croissant or a pastry, or grab a coffee at one of the cafes lining the streets
charming and picturesque fishing village that has earned the prestigious title of the "Culinary Capital of the Caribbean." This reputation is well-deserved, as its main street is a feast for the senses, offering a remarkable blend of high-end French gastronomy and authentic local flavor.
From here, you get a stunning vista of the eastern side of the island, including the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the distant barrier reefs.
provides a perfect view of the beautiful, protected lagoon, which is shared by both the French and Dutch sides of the island. It's a serene sight, with boats moored in the calm waters of the marina
We'll be spending a wonderful hour here, so you have plenty of time to enjoy what's known as the 'French Riviera of the Caribbean.' This vast stretch of white sand offers something for everyone. You can find a spot to rent a chair and an umbrella and simply relax by the turquoise water. For those who want to get a bite to eat, the beach is lined with a variety of restaurants and beach bars where you can grab a quick lunch or a refreshing cocktail.
This tour guide did an amazing job of showing us his island so proudly. He shared much of the history and took us to great places to enjoy the beach, bars/restaurants and special photography spots that are iconic to this island. This was worth every penny of the cost of the tour and we left feeling like we made a friend on this beautiful island.
Our tour guide Raj was super informative and really did a great job showing us all around the island. Would highly recommend.
Raj was a wonderful guide. Very personable and shared a lot of interesting information. We would 100% recommend Sunita tours for your day in SXM.
Very accommodating and friendly driver. It was a great overview of the island on our first full day there.
THE BEST EVER! Raj was awesome! Very thorough in his history of everything! He is a cool dude and I recommend this to anyone who comes to St. Maarten.
We had such an awesome time. The guys were great fun, helpful and courteous to us older passengers, helping us off and onto the boat and throughout the day. The other guests were lovely and we had such a brilliant adventure. I think the visit to the rum tasting should be missed and would have been better seeing more of the island to be honest. The snorkeling and swimming were great. Loved the whole day !
Raj was awesome!!! He was very knowledgeable about the island culture, history and culinary delights. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Great excursion to see so much of the island. Our guide, Raj, was great at sharing information along the way. I highly recommend the excursion for those on a cruise. Raj watched traffic all throughout the day to make sure we had plenty of time to be back to the pier. He also made great recommendations for places to eat.
Too Cool was a great guide. He gave plenty of time at stops, gave a lot of good information and also let us enjoy the scenery.
Trip was fantastic, well worth your time and money! Tour guid was very knowledgeable and honest. If he didn't know, he said so. He was also a cautious and courteous driver. The bus was very clean and water provided. Various stops for picture taking and explanations of the area. Not a lot of time time at a beach, but enough for a quick dip to cool off or nice restaurant/bar area if you didn't want to swim. Nice stop for lunch on the French side.
It was nice the tour guy was friendly and knew about both sides of the island if I come back i would book with Viator
We had a great time, Sunita's TooCool driver was patient, gave enough time, was quite informative and extremely personable. He took us to a place to eat and the food was excellent and I'm a fan and will use again.
Raj was great! (Enough said, but need to hit 100 character limit to leave a review………………………………..…….)
Raj is great very informative about the island and the history we enjoyed our day We had a great group to travel with
DO NOT BOOK. They cancelled me last minute due to "no drivers available". My cruise had already started and they cancelled me the day before, so I had no internet to actually know they had cancelled. When I tried to book something else the night before or even the morning of, everything was booked out. I took this cruise specifically for this island, so it is so unprofessional to just cancel someone for "not having a driver". I am pretty sure they overbook people and cancel last minute if they cant get a second van filled or something. THIS IS TERRIBLE.
We had a great experience on the island tour. Very informative and also answered all our questions without hesitation. Don't forget your towel and change of clothes. You will have a wonderful time.
Raj was seriously the best!! Very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about the island. We enjoying seeing both the French and Dutch side of the island, and stops at the beautiful beaches. Maho Beach plane watching was amazing. Also, our stop in Marigold to eat at Rosemary’s was exceptional!
Great way to explore Sint Maarten & Saint Martin! Comfortable A/C van, small group of 20 or less, and lots of stops including Maho Beach! Our driver had exceptional knowledge of the islands, making the experience even better. Highly recommend!
Great tour guide, Raj is very knowledgable and good conversation….! Great stops only the way! Roesmarys was delicious!
Great guide very knowledgeable
A must-do tour! It literally takes around the entire island with stops including the beautiful beach at the Orient Bay! Raj was awesome, professional, dependable and relatable….. it’s worth it!
Wonderful tour. Our guide as fabulous. He was very knowledgeable & patient with everyone on the tour. The stops were just the right amount of time needed to do what we wanted to do; take photos, relax on the beach, or get lunch. He even timed the flights for us to experience a landing at Maho Beach!! Highly recommend taking this tour!!!
Excelente tour despite unexpected rain. Raj shared a lot of great information and you are in for a treat if you like to not only see the interesting spots and highlights, but learn about the history, people, culture and more! Our family enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it! 5 stars!!
Our driver was very friendly and knew alot about the island. He communicated well and was on time for pick up. It was a rainy day so we had to make detours. For me personally, there was not enough time at Marigot and because we were not able to come on the bus wet, going to the beach was not really fun because we could not bathe at the beaches.
This tour is great to help you familiarize yourself with the island. We did this to a prior to renting a car so we knew that we were getting ourselves into. Our guide was great super informative and helpful. The tour was an all in one we got to see all of the island, shop, eat, swim, and feed iguanas. If you are coming to the island I highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour. Thorough, entertaining, and the best way to see the island. So many great stops - be careful not to eat or shop too much at one location because you’ll see plenty more!
The driver was very knowledgeable and nice, he told us a lot about the island. The trip was supposed to last 5-6 h. We spent with him 4 h because the Orient beach according to him was smelly and full of seaweed. Why did he give us only one hour at the different beach? Why did we have our excursion shortened? I had a feeling he was in a hurry and wanted to get rid of us as soon as possible.
This tour takes you around both sides of the island and has a beach stop and a stop where you can get some nice pastries
Two Islands, Twice The Fun was absolutely the highlight of our trip to St Maarten. We couldn’t imagine a better way to experience both sides of the island. Choosing this tour instead of the cruise‑ship excursion was the best decision we made—our experience with Raj was far superior to anything offered through the cruise line. Raj, the owner and our guide, was phenomenal. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, and he made the entire day feel effortless and fun. His passion for St Maarten really shines through, and he shared so many insights about both the French and Dutch sides that we never would have learned otherwise. We left feeling like we truly saw the island, not just visited it. I would highly recommend Raj and Two Islands, Twice The Fun to anyone wanting an authentic, well‑paced, and memorable way to explore Saint Martin. It was perfect from start to finish.
Raj was a great tour guide and beyond informative. Great tour to be able to see both sides of the island. We had a great time and would def recommend! Thanks Raj!
I enjoy this tour our tour guy was amazing from the time he pick me up till the time drop off
The tour was just okay. I also could have done without the guide’s far-right political commentary, which felt inappropriate and unnecessary. More troubling was the unqualified statement that the Indigenous Carib people were cannibals. This is a historically disputed colonial narrative, not a simple fact to be repeated to tourists who may know little about the island’s history. Presenting it without context perpetuates a harmful stereotype about the people who inhabited the Caribbean long before European colonization. A tour guide has a responsibility to treat the island’s history—and the people who came before—with greater accuracy, care, and respect.
Raj was a fantastic host and tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the island and its history. If you enjoy history, culture and beaches - this tour is for you. The meeting place is easy to find at the port (if cruising).
Great Trip. Raj very efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. Great stops along the tour visiting Dutch and French sides.
Great experience learning about the island and getting familiar with the different places to go and see while we are there. Also got great recommendations on things to do later and places to eat!
Raj, was simply amazing! He explained the history of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin, took us to land marks, we stop for a hour at each location, we had the opportunity to enjoy a stop at Grand case beach, water was simply AMAZING! Also stop in Marigot the Capital on the French side and OMG! The food at Cisca’s Delicacy was DELICIOUS, even brought back food with us, the Johnny cake and smoke herring is to die for!!! The highlight of it all was watching the planes, which almost feels like you can touch them in Maho. Well worth the trip and money.. both my husband and I enjoyed this trip!!
Raj was an excellent driver and tour guide. Our family of 23 thoroughly enjoyed the day! Raj was funny, informative and professional. Fun way to see St. Martin!
Did not go . Missed pick up. My review is of the lack of customer service . Sent inquiry on where the other pick up points were and only response I received was ‘heading to phillipsburg.. so I ended up having to rent a car and did the tour myself.
He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Recommend this to adults and children. Great tour.🏝️ 🏝️ ✈️
Easy trip for the elderly. I highly suggest.
We had a great time with Raj. He was friendly and very informative about his home. Everything went smoothly from pick up to every stop. We love Maho beach and he knew what times planes were landing. Highly recommend. We did this from a cruise ship and it was seamless.
This tour was a success! The tour guide was great and very informative! I enjoyed seeing the beaches and historical landmarks. Hotel pickup was definitely a bonus.
We had a great experience with Two Islands, Twice the Fun by Sunita Taxi and Tours. It was an excellent value for the money, and everything was very well organized. The tour stayed on schedule the entire time, which made the experience so much more enjoyable. We never felt rushed, but we also never had to worry about missing our cruise ship. Raj was waiting for us at the port right on time, and he did a fantastic job explaining the history and sharing information about the island throughout the tour. We really enjoyed getting to know St. Martin, and it ended up being our favorite stop during our cruise. I highly recommend this tour. It was enjoyable for our entire family and was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
Our entire experience was great. Raj was very knowledgeable about the island, he kept us engaged and entertained, explained things very well and took us to good photo spots plus nice beaches.
We took this your on January and enjoyed it so much we came back in June with our family. Raj is great. A lot of variety on the tour. Facts and stories, beautiful views, beaches and planes!
The guide was exceptional. The knowledgeable, and articulate well. He was very punctual and professional. Highly recommend.
Great experience! Raj was a great guide and provide so much information and made the tour worthwhile. Thank you much !
Raj was the best.He was very patient and knowledgeable about the history of the country.He was very good with the tour .I was with 2 teenagers and they enjoyed everything.We had a chance to visit 2 beaches and also explored both islands
Good guide gave details about the Island. Made us feel welcome. Changed beach location to avoid seaweed.
Raja was an excellent tour guide for Sint Maarten. He had a wealth of knowledge about the island as well as his pleasant demeanor made it a good experience. The tour vehicle was exceptionally comfortable.
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