Next, we continue our tour, stopping at the borders between the Dutch and French side, taking pictures of the monument that connects both sides.

Our next stop is Marigot to scope out the shopping and market areas, enjoying the local food, have a delicious pain au chocolate form one of the local bakeries. Visit the famous West Indies shopping Mall.

From here we continue to one of the most famous beaches on the Island, Orient Bay Beach which enjoys the reputation of being the “St. Tropez of the Caribbean.” This stunning strip of white sand with clear turquoise waters is the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun.

There is no shortage of bars, restaurants, and beach clubs to choose from, watch the colourful parasailing, kitesurfing, and hand gliding. Our regular stop here will last around thirty minutes. For those wishing to stay the afternoon on this beautiful beach and enjoy the facilities on offer, a second pick up time is arranged later in the afternoon to get you back to the cruise ship around 3.30 pm.

There is an additional pick-up fee of $5 pp.

Those wishing to continue this journey, will be brought back to town, where you will be given the choice to be transported back to the cruise port or hang out, do some shopping, see the local sites at your own leisure. (You can easily walk back to the cruise Port or take a water taxi from the Pier)