For hotel guests: Guided ATV Tour Dutch/French St. Maarten - Highlights & Beach
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For hotel guests: Guided ATV Tour Dutch/French St. Maarten - Highlights & Beach
By Blue Bubbles Sports & Tours
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Explore the Dutch and French sides of St. Maarten and see the island’s top highlights on this guided ATV tour. You’ll travel at a relaxed pace that’s suitable for beginners, with only a portion of the route off-road. The tour includes two beverages (bottled water and soda). At the end of the tour, enjoy time at the beach to take a refreshing swim.
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Ages 0-99, max of 28 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Active travelers will enjoy this sightseeing tour of the island
- ATV drivers must bring a valid driver's license
- A round-trip shuttle is available for an additional fee
- Grab lunch while at Great Bay Beach (at your own expense)
- Use of ATV + helmet + fuel
- Professional guide
What's not included- Water activities
- Lunch. For a smooth running of the tour, lunch opportunity is only upon concluding the ATV portion.
- Lounge chairs & umbrellas
- Shuttle from Little Bay/Belair = US$ 10 p.p. ROUNDTRIP.
- Shuttle from Simpson Bay/Airport/Dutch border area = US$ 15-20 p.p. ROUNDTRIP.
- Shuttle from Anse Marcel on French Side = US$ 25 p.p. ROUNDTRIP (min. 2 passengers)
- Shuttle from Oyster Bay/Dawn Beach = US$ 15 p.p. ROUNDTRIP.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- 54 C.A. Cannegieter St, Philipsburg, Sint MaartenFind us on Google Maps as Blue Bubbles Sports & Tours. We're located right next door to Pollos Hermanos Restaurant in Philipsburg. Parking is along the main roads. If you need help finding a space, just jump in by our check-in desk and our staff will assist you.
Pickup details- Please order your ROUNDTRIP SHUTTLE in writing only via e-mail, at least 1 full day before your activity date. All shuttle fees are payable in US$ - cash only, please - directly to the Blue Bubbles driver who has your name on the passenger list.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18916P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- All individuals interested in steering the ATV must present a valid driver's license.
- In need of ROUNDTRIP shuttle service ? Kindly specify name & location of your accommodation.
- Max. joint passenger weight per double ATV (= 2 people on the same ATV) = 350 pounds
- Driver's minimum age = 18
- Passenger's minimum age = 6
- Adult needs to accompany anyone under age 18
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18916P9
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Itinerary
- 1Head to the meeting point to check-in and for briefing prior to the ATV Tour. Starting in the morning or afternoon, depending on the time you select, we will start our 3-hour adventure in St. Maarten onboard the ATVs! We will stop along the way at famous places like Airport Beach, Mullet Bay, Marigot, and much more so get ready for the advenure!
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- rickw6680 contributionsExcellent way to see both countries on the islandThe ATV excursion was a lot of fun. The guides were excellent. You don’t need to be expert ATV drivers. There were two stops - airport beach and Marigot. The roads traveled were urban so it’s a bit much if you don’t feel comfortable with it, but it wasn’t a problem because the guides manage the traffic and look out for you. At the end, they take you to their beach front with free chairs and umbrellas, which is relatively close to the cruise ship terminal.Written March 14, 2025
- Philip T0 contributionsGreat tourFun trip. Guides were great and felt safe with them. Nice stops along the way to take pictures, stopped at Airport Beach (Sunset Beach), then final stop for a beach visit and rum punch. Would do againWritten March 14, 2025
- britneyguzman3050 contributionsAmazing !Amazing views , great vibes ! Our tour guide Anthony and his friend were amazing . Super considerate and informative ! I had such a blastWritten March 13, 2025
- 892devynr0 contributionsYALL BETTER BOOK WITH PEREZ AND AUNTIE PAuntie P and Perez were AMAZING. We saw the whole island!!! They were very caring, kind, knowledgeable and overall a great time. We could not have asked for better tour guides!Written March 13, 2025
- M6882MHjimj0 contributionsBest ATV experience everAmazing experience, highly recommend! Tour guides are fantastic and will take you to mind-blowing spots on the island! Anthony was the best tour-guide we could’ve asked for!Written March 13, 2025
- F7076VBemilyg0 contributionsAwesome experienceThe tour was amazing. Got to see a bunch of cool places on the island, take photos and get drinks. Your guide was great. Would 100% do again.Written March 13, 2025
- pamelamcmahon050 contributionsFamily fun!Fun with Kev, he did an awesome job! Great information and tour of island! Fed some fun iguanas and walked the Moses walk!Written March 13, 2025
- G9300QLliamt0 contributionsFast and exciting tour of St MartinsView was great and our tour guides were amazing. super kind and helpful as well as educational about the area and the wild life!Written March 12, 2025
- alext4400 contributionsAn amazing timeHad an excellent time staff were super friendly and fun and knowlegable highly recommend kept us safe and happy a++++++Written March 12, 2025
- Jasmine E0 contributionsBook it!I really enjoyed my tour !! "P" is amazing!! The tour was very fun and safe!! Book it now!! I came for a solo spring break trip. I will be back!!Written March 11, 2025
- amysN2582VK0 contributionsUTV ride with wonderful views all over the islandAmazing views, great experience, would definitely do again. Got to see both sides of the island and the beach where the airplanes fly overhead.Written March 10, 2025
- johnwS6257OK0 contributionsGreat ATV Tour!Ant P did a great job, fun day on the ATV! We saw the island and saw so many parts that would’ve been tough on a tour bus or other means!Written March 10, 2025
- d0dhys0 contributionsBEST ATV TOUR!The best tour!! Our guide Daniel kept the energy HIGH and FUN the entire time! We got a top view of the Dutch side and it was cool to drive through the country towards the end of tour. Everyone we met at the stops along the way were very nice and matched our energy! Highly recommend!!Written March 9, 2025
- zerriffw0 contributionsAmazing ATV AdventureI had an incredible ATV experience in Sint Maarten. The adventure took us to a stunning side of the island, where we had the opportunity to see, feed, and hold iguanas. We did the "Jesus walk" in the ocean, where the scenery was simply breathtaking. Our tour guides, Danny and Daniel, were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for an exhilarating way to explore the beauty of Sint Maarten, this ATV tour is a must do!Written March 9, 2025
- C463IMrhondab0 contributions10 out of 10Customer service was amazing from the start to the end. Our guide was “Pres or President” and he was just simply everything we could’ve hoped for when it came to instructions, safety and pertinent island details. Without making this review too long, I will end it here with my husband and I HIGHLY recommend them. We rented the UTV which was super comfortable. Just do it !Written March 8, 2025
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IDebDeb
Temecula, CA37 contributions
I must admit, out of our group of 4, I was the least excited about doing this outing. Being rather girly, it seemed like a hot & dirty trip. I was outvoted and our adventure began.
We arrived somewhat early and hence had quite a wait as we had to hold out for Cruise Ship guests to arrive. My sister and I opted to ride double with our guys. I'm at an age where I don't need to prove myself, so it was much more leisurely for me and saved us $50 per couple.
Most important to note, it did not involve any off-road riding. Therefore, it was not as dusty & dirty as I had first envisioned. It was main roads and only one brief dirt road going back to our beach stop.
We had a choice of going to the airport beach to watch the planes take off. Or, another choice of going to a beach where we walked across a small inlet to a very tiny island in which we found a number of sea urchins in the area. Water shoes were a must.
We stopped along the way at a quaint French market and reloaded with Moët Champagne, soft drinks, or beer, including pastries and sandwiches. (Not included in your price!)
We ended our tour at a beautiful beach, Club Orient, and a snack shack. (The beach was clothing optional!) However, our time was cut a bit short at this last stop due to our late start.
Tim & Q were our hosts and were as professional as they were quite fun! They both made sure everyone stayed safe and kept together; giving explicit directions at the start to instruct everyone on the fine art of driving an ATV!
You may want to consider going on an off-cruise ship day if you're staying on the island. All in all, this doubter was won over and can heartily recommend a 1/2 day of this jolly good time covering parts of the island you may not have otherwise seen!
We arrived somewhat early and hence had quite a wait as we had to hold out for Cruise Ship guests to arrive. My sister and I opted to ride double with our guys. I'm at an age where I don't need to prove myself, so it was much more leisurely for me and saved us $50 per couple.
Most important to note, it did not involve any off-road riding. Therefore, it was not as dusty & dirty as I had first envisioned. It was main roads and only one brief dirt road going back to our beach stop.
We had a choice of going to the airport beach to watch the planes take off. Or, another choice of going to a beach where we walked across a small inlet to a very tiny island in which we found a number of sea urchins in the area. Water shoes were a must.
We stopped along the way at a quaint French market and reloaded with Moët Champagne, soft drinks, or beer, including pastries and sandwiches. (Not included in your price!)
We ended our tour at a beautiful beach, Club Orient, and a snack shack. (The beach was clothing optional!) However, our time was cut a bit short at this last stop due to our late start.
Tim & Q were our hosts and were as professional as they were quite fun! They both made sure everyone stayed safe and kept together; giving explicit directions at the start to instruct everyone on the fine art of driving an ATV!
You may want to consider going on an off-cruise ship day if you're staying on the island. All in all, this doubter was won over and can heartily recommend a 1/2 day of this jolly good time covering parts of the island you may not have otherwise seen!
Written August 19, 2022
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Stephanie P
4 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Fun tour! Our fantastic guides literally risked their lives to make our tour safe & fun even in and out of the island traffic. I recommend wearing or bringing water sandals or shoes & a change of clothes if you don’t like staying wet. You can stow things in your ATV. Recommended!
Written October 25, 2024
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Ms_Barkers5
Germantown, MD21 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
By far the best excursion we did in St Maarten. Our tour guides Prez and Jacob were nothing but amazing and so much fun! It was my first time on ATV’s and I felt very safe the way they had us ride and the stops were well organized I was very impressed. Would highly recommend this tour !!
At the end we did the Jet ski - we had a blast !!
At the end we did the Jet ski - we had a blast !!
Written July 18, 2023
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HappyVillager21
The Villages, FL18 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We have done several ATV/UTV tours in St. Maarten & other countries. The female lead guide did an excellent job of keeping all the ATV's safe, in control, & on time during stops. We did get to all the stops as advertised but at the end there was a beach area that we could have gone to wind down & have a drink on them, but it was getting dark due by 5:30 pm to the time of year so we opted to drive back to our hotel before it was too dark.
Things Blue Bubbles could have done, especially for the cost to the tour, was to provide drinking water at some of the stops. Also, the ATV our friend was driving was very difficult to get into gear & to start. The other guide frightened us several times as he suddenly shot past us at very high speed, loud motor, and dangerous driving as he sped past us to get to the front of the line to stop traffic so we could get through an intersection - which is appreciated but VERY nerve-wracking to a tourist-driver.
At the Orient Beach (nude beach area), we were giving about 40 minutes to sit and enjoy a beverage/food at the restaurant owned by our male tour guides brother-in-law (which is fine, we knew that in advance). We ordered only 3 beers and a soda whereas others in our group ordered food and beverages. We waited about 25 minutes and asked for our drinks 3 times but they never came. After we told the staff that since they hadn't served us, we were leaving. The owner later came down to the beach saying he would serve us at that time but we would have had to slam our beers to get done in time to leave. We didn't want to do that and then get on an ATV to drive. We didn't understand why it was so difficult to get 3 bottles of beer and one soda!
All-in-all it was an enjoyable time but there were some disappointments as well.
Things Blue Bubbles could have done, especially for the cost to the tour, was to provide drinking water at some of the stops. Also, the ATV our friend was driving was very difficult to get into gear & to start. The other guide frightened us several times as he suddenly shot past us at very high speed, loud motor, and dangerous driving as he sped past us to get to the front of the line to stop traffic so we could get through an intersection - which is appreciated but VERY nerve-wracking to a tourist-driver.
At the Orient Beach (nude beach area), we were giving about 40 minutes to sit and enjoy a beverage/food at the restaurant owned by our male tour guides brother-in-law (which is fine, we knew that in advance). We ordered only 3 beers and a soda whereas others in our group ordered food and beverages. We waited about 25 minutes and asked for our drinks 3 times but they never came. After we told the staff that since they hadn't served us, we were leaving. The owner later came down to the beach saying he would serve us at that time but we would have had to slam our beers to get done in time to leave. We didn't want to do that and then get on an ATV to drive. We didn't understand why it was so difficult to get 3 bottles of beer and one soda!
All-in-all it was an enjoyable time but there were some disappointments as well.
Written November 5, 2024
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Kimberly T
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Dec 2024 • Couples
I am not a person that writes reviews but wow the fact that this place has almost a 5 star is amazing to me. Where do I begin. My husband and I signed up for ATV. We got there to the cruise port we waited an hour and a half to be picked up. They came in Dune Buggies to pick people up. There were about 50 ppl there waiting. When we finally got the ride I saw everyone getting ready to go in what should’ve been my excursion, the lady in the front said don’t worry they will not leave without you. Ok no problem. She asks me would you mind a Dune buggy I said “yes I mind, it’s not what I signed up for”. She said ok you know what you want. After we’ve signed all the paperwork the shuttle driver walks in and says there are no ATVS left. She maam I know you do not want a Buggy but we can get you that instead. I said “ no I made this reservation well in advance for you to be able to provide me what I paid for. The options were go to the beach which my husband and I were not prepared for on Christmas Day no less, when all the shops and restaurants were closed & wait until 1 pm to do the excursion then Or a refund. My husband thought it unfair for us to wait until 1 to take the position of someone else that may have made a reservation and may have to be turned away so we requested a refund. They got us a shuttle back to the cruise port. On our drive there the driver thought it appropriate to say that if we had made it early we would have been on the ATVs. I said “do me a favor and stop talking we waited an hour and a half for you all to pick us up, and you showed up in a buggy that only fit 5 people, so stop making excuses this extremely unacceptable”. He said “ I don’t want to make you mad you’re on vacation I’ll stop talking”. That was my experience they must be used to getting the bad experiences cause they seemed to calm when handling this. I will NEVER book this company again the worst experience, the refused to take ownership for their mistake.
Written December 25, 2024
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Brianna B
7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Did this tour with my fiance and it was absolutely amazing! We went around the whole island with stops in between. Definitely check out Orient Bay on the stop - a lot of food shops/gift shops, and great beaches.
We went during off season, so it was just the two of us on the tour. Definitely wear sunscreen! We booked the 1pm tour and it was ridiculously hot, I'd recommend doing the 9am one if possible. Bring lots of water, or even snacks as drinks and lunch are not included. Overall, a great experience!
We went during off season, so it was just the two of us on the tour. Definitely wear sunscreen! We booked the 1pm tour and it was ridiculously hot, I'd recommend doing the 9am one if possible. Bring lots of water, or even snacks as drinks and lunch are not included. Overall, a great experience!
Written October 16, 2023
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Ryan H
35 contributions
Super fun time with Prez & Edwin cruising through the Dutch and French side! Got a taste of Philipsburg, a view from a mountain top, a walk to an island, and two beaches to relax (Great Bay and Orient Bay). Prez and Edwin made it fun and safe. At every stop Prez offered to take photos, and he was a professional giving us options and angles! At the end they treated us to a complimentary Rum Punch and the private beach had fun water floats as well as paddle boards. Overall, great time exploring!
Written January 24, 2025
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Greg_W1111
Pleasanton, CA11 contributions
Aug 2022
This was an adventure. We were driving entirely on the public roads. It was kinda cool. You would never be allowed to do this in the US.
Our tour time was squeezed shorter due to the previous tour returning late. The driving of ATV took some time to get used to if you have never done it. The beginning of the tour was slow due to the constant stops waiting for people to catch up. Eventually we got better and it became more fun to drive. They should factor this into the tour.
For some reason, the owner thought the people from cruise ship just wanted to see the Maho beach for airplane taking-off/landing. It was ok but not the most interesting activity. We were lucky that the team leader decided to take us to the "Moses walk" beach where we could walk across water to a small island. That was the highlight of the tour.
The team leader tried very hard to shuttle us back to the cruise terminal in time so we would not miss the ship. I'd recommend you book the earlier tours so you have enough time to deal with delays. We booked a 12:30pm tour, which did not leave until close to 2pm (after all the preparation and briefing). Our ship was 5:30pm all board. So it was cutting close.
I wish they took us to see more interesting stuff on the island. But given the time we had, the team leader made the best out of it. I certainly appreciated it. He saved the day. If they only took us to the Maho beach, I would rate this very low.
Overall, very interesting experience. But time management was the key. Starting early so you are not under stress.
Our tour time was squeezed shorter due to the previous tour returning late. The driving of ATV took some time to get used to if you have never done it. The beginning of the tour was slow due to the constant stops waiting for people to catch up. Eventually we got better and it became more fun to drive. They should factor this into the tour.
For some reason, the owner thought the people from cruise ship just wanted to see the Maho beach for airplane taking-off/landing. It was ok but not the most interesting activity. We were lucky that the team leader decided to take us to the "Moses walk" beach where we could walk across water to a small island. That was the highlight of the tour.
The team leader tried very hard to shuttle us back to the cruise terminal in time so we would not miss the ship. I'd recommend you book the earlier tours so you have enough time to deal with delays. We booked a 12:30pm tour, which did not leave until close to 2pm (after all the preparation and briefing). Our ship was 5:30pm all board. So it was cutting close.
I wish they took us to see more interesting stuff on the island. But given the time we had, the team leader made the best out of it. I certainly appreciated it. He saved the day. If they only took us to the Maho beach, I would rate this very low.
Overall, very interesting experience. But time management was the key. Starting early so you are not under stress.
Written August 30, 2022
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Alisonamc17
Maidenhead, UK6 contributions
Fantastic half day in St Maarten!
Combining the excitement of using quad bikes and to explore some of the finest areas of the island.
A big thank you to Edwin our guide whose knowledge of the islands and patient skills ensured we were safe whilst enabling us to get to many of the less assessable areas of the island, especially the Moses walk. Our highlight was the off road track towards the end when we were ‘fully skilled’ on ATVs.
At the end we were rewarded with a couple of run punches and would love to do it again. Highly recommend.
Combining the excitement of using quad bikes and to explore some of the finest areas of the island.
A big thank you to Edwin our guide whose knowledge of the islands and patient skills ensured we were safe whilst enabling us to get to many of the less assessable areas of the island, especially the Moses walk. Our highlight was the off road track towards the end when we were ‘fully skilled’ on ATVs.
At the end we were rewarded with a couple of run punches and would love to do it again. Highly recommend.
Written December 6, 2022
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Terrel B
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
This was a very splendid tour led by Andre. He was very kind and really knew the history of both sides of the island. His service was greatly appreciated. He made some of our first time ATV riders feel safe and confident in themselves. And we would recommend it as a must have experience.
Written January 23, 2023
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Do you have to be a hotel guest as the name suggests? We are staying at an Airbnb and have a vehicle rental so can meet at your location.
Written April 19, 2024
What is your email? We need shuttle service drom the port - royal caribbean Oasis of the Seas in early January?
Written December 6, 2022
My 3 years old child can ride as passenger with an adult?
Written June 22, 2022
we will be on a cruise and have to covid test prior to cruising...we will arrive to St. Maarten (on cruise ship) several days later than the 72 hours.....are we eligible for this tour?
Written December 5, 2021
That's a really good question. I would check with your cruise line as to what St Maarten's rules are for cruise ship passengers. Or check the St Maarten visitor website
Written December 7, 2021
Do you only service cruise ship visitors?, we will be staying at sonesta ocean point and would love to patronize your company.
Written June 16, 2021
Hi, We stayed at Simpson Bay and reserved our ATVs with them a couple weeks before online. They are awesome! You won't regret it.
Written June 16, 2021
Kindly confirm our reservation for December 26 at 9 AM. We will drive to the dive shop and meet you there. You can always text me on WhatsApp. 516-351-0011
Nina
Written December 25, 2020
Hi,
Our ship arrives at Philipsburg, St. Maarten at 10am the morning of 12th December 2019. I note your departure time is 9am, is this the only tour of the day or do you have more than one tour each day?
Many thanks
Patricia & Paul Alexander
Written October 29, 2019
Yes they had others that were had children as passengers. You would just have to be sure with the age restrictions. I'm sure there's an age restriction. But definitely something that you want to check! It was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE and by far they made this stop the best stop on our cruise!
Written October 15, 2019
Will the tour wait for you if you are late disembarking the ship,? Do most cruisers make the nine clips k tour?
Written September 12, 2019
We actually waited for some people about a half an hour and they never showed up...They really like to start on time but will wait as a courtesy.
Written September 14, 2019
Cleveland B
Philipsburg, St Martin / St Maarten
Roundtrip shuttle service is offered only at certain Dutch Side resorts. The fee is US$ 5 or US$ 10 per person, depending on your area. Where exactly are you vacationing ?
Written August 25, 2019
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