You’ll notice that the majority of the beaches, strolls, excursions, and activities we recommend in St Martin City Tour are outside, in natural surroundings, and away from people. This reflects our actions and advise. These activities are becoming more “Covid-friendly,” however, because being outside is less dangerous than being indoors or with a large group of people.
1. The 12-Metre Challenge allows you to compete in sea races while running an authentic America’s Cup boat.
The America’s Cup champion in 1987, The Stars & Stripes, is available for rides. This is thrilling on its own. When you board the boat, each member of your group is assigned a crew position. The helmsman gives the orders after a brief tutorial and some practice, and the race begins with the normal 6-minute delay.
You get to watch and participate in the collaboration required to make a craft like this soar above the sea. The wind tore the sails and our boat made somewhat odd angles as we sailed right into a small tropical storm, making this highly obvious and dramatic.
The competitiveness, on the other hand, was what truly distinguished this tournament. To feel the thrill of a genuine race, we competed against another America’s Cup boat (True North from Canada) under conventional regatta rules.
2. Run (or stroll) first thing in the morning at Cupecoy Bay, when the entire Caribbean beach is yours.
If running isn’t your thing, try cycling or walking. Get up early and go to the cliffs, whatever you do. You’ll be rewarded with the gorgeous glow of dawn light as well as a Caribbean beach all to yourself.
3. Hike in Guana Bay to get away from it all.
It’s easy to become engrossed in St Martin Private Tour tourist traps and wonder if the island has anything else to offer. Yet, after a quick trip over the hill to the island’s southeast corner and Guana Bay, we got our first glimpse of a distinct St. Maarten/St. Martin.
4. Enjoy watching the plane arrive over Maho Bay Beach.
We’ve never been to a place where the airport is a big tourist attraction. Yet, if you sit on or near the beach in Maho Bay, you’ll quickly realize why. The image below effectively captures it. Although it appears to be Photoshopped, it is not.
5. Spend the day at Shoal Bay Beach in Anguilla, which has the best beach in the Caribbean.
On our first day in St. Maarten, we were told that Shoal Bay beach was “paradise on earth.” We were persuaded to go since it was suggested by a long-term resident with extensive experience of the Caribbean. We kept our expectations in check after seeing numerous “great beaches.”
6. Pic Paradis allows you to rise beyond it all.
Reaching the highest point alters one’s perspective. By shooting an aerial photo of St. Maarten (and St. Martin) from the overlook of Pic Paradis, the island’s highest point at 1,391 feet, you can explore the contours of the landscape and how all of the places you’ve seen fit together (424 metres).
7. Ride a rhinoceros around St. Martin’s western beach.
“That’s why we call it a Rhino,” Oliver, the proprietor of Rhino Safaris, explained when we arrived. “This is something I made myself, and it’s impossible to tip.” He did this so that everyone could enjoy the show, from children to people in their 90s.
I was relieved to discover that this hybrid Jet Ski/zodiac could not be flipped, as I had sadly tipped a jet ski during a college break many years previously. It was quite exciting and addicting after we became acquainted with the Rhino and what it could do in terms of speed, spins, and stunts.
8. Cross the border and brush up on your French.
One of the elements that led us there was the long history of conflict between the French and the Dutch on the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin. While the French half remains a French colony, the Dutch half has gained independence. We were intrigued by its sight and sensation.
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