The best way to experience 80 different cultures in one day is to take the “Saint-Martin/Saint-Maarten Island Tour.”  You will depart from Philipsburg and head to Oyster Pond, a charming little locale with a picturesque marina on the French side of the island.  From there, following Coralita Road, along the coast, you will stop at a lookout point from where you can see St. Barth and Tintamare Island. You will continue past famous Orient Beach, well known for its clothing optional beach, past Grand Case, the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, on your way to Marigot, capitol of the French side. Marigot is best known for its seaside, open-air market, where you can find truly charming souvenirs of your Caribbean vacation. If you are “shopped out”, try one of the French cafés right next door, for a café au lait with a croissant.  Upon leaving Marigot, you will make one more photo stop on Cay Hill, from where you have a wonderful view over Simpson Bay Lagoon.  Our last stop will be Philipsburg, capital of the Dutch side, best known for its jewelry-, electronics-, and high end clothing stores. On the Boardwalk you will find quaint restaurants for a quick bite to eat before your flight and an excellent photo opportunity of your yacht lying in Philipsburg Harbor. From there, you will be taken straight to the airport.

 

Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.

 

 

 

The best way to experience 80 different cultures in one day is to take the “Saint-Martin/Saint-Maarten Island Tour.”  You will depart from Philipsburg and head to Oyster Pond, a charming little locale with a picturesque marina on the French side of the island.  From there, following Coralita Road, along the coast, you will stop at a lookout point from where you can see St. Barth and Tintamare Island. You will continue past famous Orient Beach, well known for its clothing optional beach, past Grand Case, the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, on your way to Marigot, capitol of the French side. Marigot is best known for its seaside, open-air market, where you can find truly charming souvenirs of your Caribbean vacation. If you are “shopped out”, try one of the French cafés right next door, for a café au lait with a croissant.  Upon leaving Marigot, you will make one more photo stop on Cay Hill, from where you have a wonderful view over Simpson Bay Lagoon.  Our last stop will be Philipsburg, capital of the Dutch side, best known for its jewelry-, electronics-, and high end clothing stores. On the Boardwalk you will find quaint restaurants for a quick bite to eat before your flight and an excellent photo opportunity of your yacht lying in Philipsburg Harbor. From there, you will be taken straight to your Windstar Hotel

 

Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.

 

 

 

 

 

Experience the thrill of racing multi-million dollar America’s Cup Race sailboats in the warm blue waters and brisk trade winds of St. Maarten. Previous sailing experience is not necessary for this excursion, which is one of the highest rated in the Caribbean. You will depart directly from your yacht in Marigot to Philipsburg, where after a briefing you will take a 10-minute tender ride out to your allocated sailboat. Either Dennis Conner’s America’s Cup winning Stars & Stripes, Canada II, or True North are yours for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The expert crew will show you exactly what to do if you want to take a “crew member’s” position. Then it’s off to the racecourse – grind a winch – trim a sail – punch a stopwatch, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the included refreshments.  After the race enjoy a victory rum punch party and browse through the museum souvenir boutique before your transfer to your Windstar hotel.

Please note:  Wear suitable footwear for the sailboat. This event is weather/wind dependent.

A unique culinary experience! You may have previously enjoyed the exotic flavors of West Indian cooking, but do you know the actual ingredients of the dishes or their history? Regardless of whether you are a seasoned cook or just a lover of tasty cuisine, this demonstration will appeal to you.  After a short drive you will arrive at Fairview Great House & Tropical Garden. Enjoy regional dishes prepared before your eyes. As ingredients are added, the historian cook will recount tales about the history of the regional foods, and talk about the development of dishes that use African, European, and Indian cooking methods. Then you will sample the dishes along with homemade refreshments.   Explore the Fairview Great House & Botanical Garden. You may also choose to meander through the different areas of the beautifully landscaped 2.5-acre botanical garden at your leisure.  Complimentary copies of the recipes of the dishes prepared during your tour will be yours to take home as a souvenir of your unique experience in St. Kitts.

 

Please note: Due to the limited space available on this tour, it will sell out quickly.

 

 

 

On this tour, you will enjoy an overview of the capital of St. Kitts & Nevis and get an up-close look at the island's colonial splendor.  Board your motor coach for the  30-minute drive with your guide into Basseterre, one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean. Admire impressive Victorian and Georgian architecture and view important landmarks such as the Berkeley Memorial Clock Tower and Independence Square, once a slave market and today host to a picturesque fountain and a centuries-old church. You will stop at the Fairview Great House and Tropical Garden. At this 300-year-old colonial property, you will explore perfectly preserved rooms, including the original kitchen with its volcanic stone and brick oven and the bathing room with its sun-warmed bath. Follow the stone bridge to the lush tropical botanical garden, where many of the plants such as palms and fruit trees date back as far as the 1700s. Then explore the 300-year-old Brimstone Fortress, perched 780 feet above sea level. This magnificent structure is the second largest of its type in the entire Western Hemisphere and is one of the best preserved. This Gibraltar of the West Indies is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and more battles were fought here than at any other single site in British and French naval history. Its spectacular panoramic views include part of the Kittitian coastline, countryside and five neighboring islands.

 

Please note:  This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

 

 

 

 

Experience the Best of St Kitts and Nevis when you choose this relaxing tour that includes an exhilarating boat ride, a panoramic island tour of Nevis crammed with spectacular views and historical interests, and a luxury beach break. You will board your fast and comfortable power catamaran and head to the beautiful island of Nevis, known in colonial days as the Queen of the Caribbean. Once in Nevis, you will board an air-conditioned van for a panoramic tour of the island, with its lush tropical vegetation and the spectacular vistas of the Caribbean Sea. You will pause for a photo stop at Hamilton House, the birthplace of the United States' first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. The building is currently used as a museum and hosts the meetings of the Nevis House of Assembly. Your guide will point out interesting landmarks along the way, and you will have an opportunity to visit St. Thomas Lowland Church, built in 1643, the oldest Anglican Church in the Caribbean, where you will see spectacular views back to St Kittts. The highlight of your Island tour could well be Nisbet Plantation, the home of Fanny Nisbet, who, in 1778 married Admiral (then Lieutenant Horatio Nelson in Nevis). Next, your guide will take you through quaint villages to the sands of Pinney's Beach for a Caribbean-style lunch served at a beach-side restaurant. Enjoy delicious rum or fruit punch, as well as an included beach chair and shared umbrella .Perhaps take a refreshing dip in the blue Caribbean Sea. When it is time to reboard your catamaran for the  return journey to Basseterre, you will board straight from the beach

 

Please note: Dress in comfortable, casual clothing, bring a towel, your swimsuit and sunscreen. Lunch is included on this tour.

 

 

 

Completely circle the island of St. Kitts by road and rail in just a few hours. The St. Kitts Scenic Railway is a narrow-gauge railroad that was built almost a century ago to deliver sugar cane from the fields to the mill in Bassetèrre. Each railcar features seating on two levels. The upper level features a spacious open-air observation deck offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, while the lower level provides air-conditioned comfort.  Island ambiance will be evoked with comfortable rattan furniture, complimentary specialty drinks, island music by the Scenic Railway Choir, and an informative narrative history of the Caribbean. In addition to your rail experience, your sightseeing will also feature a scenic drive by bus along the southwestern coast. Enjoy unparalleled vistas of Brimstone Hill Fortress, the British “Gibraltar of the West Indies,” Middle Island where Thomas Jefferson’s great-grandfather is buried, and the neighboring island of Nevis, birthplace of American statesman Alexander Hamilton.

Please note: Bring your camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat if you are planning on sitting on the upper level. 

Fly along zip lines up to 1,400 feet in length, 25 stories above the ground! This is a spectacular 5-line zip line journey based at the Historic Wingfield Estate. After a short orientation, training session, and riding the first (trainer) line, you will hop into vehicles for a trek up the famous Valley of the Giants. You will see fantastic panoramic views of Brimstone Hill Fortress, Old Road Village, former sugar estates, the Caribbean Sea, and Mount Liamuiga. With a mile of zip lines you will soar at speeds up to 50 miles per hour.  Thanks to the cutting edge technology of this system you will fly hands and feet free, just like a bird. All you have to do is sit back, and enjoy the experience! You will also be given an opportunity to walk around the Wingfield Estate Ruins. View the first British masonry in the entire New World as well as the remnants of the different methods of processing sugar which are all on site. As an additional treat your tour also includes a short walk to the Romney Manor, home of Caribelle Batik, where you can enjoy the enchanting gardens, batik studios, and gift shop.

Please note: This tour is not available for guests who are pregnant, have a heart condition or serious medical condition, previous neck or back injuries. To participate on this tour guests must wear closed-toe shoes, weigh at least 60 pounds but no more than 275 pounds and sign a waiver. Any guests wishing to bring along personal items will have the option to leave items at the base and rent a locker to store them in. Price per locker is $3 US and payable directly to the Sky Safari facility.

Experience the pleasure of snorkeling at several sites that are abundant with tropical fish and coral life. 

There will be a short 10-minute walk from the pier to the marina where your boat awaits. Then you will cruise the island’s pristine southeast peninsula, inhabited by the shy green vervet monkey.  Snorkeling opportunities include Ballets Bay, Shitten Bay, and Bugs Hole. Marine life varies but you may see: turtles, eagle rays and stingrays, schools of saltwater chub, snapper, angel fish, parrot fish, squirrel fish, and sand sharks. Many virgin reefs and extensive soft corals, fans, and sponges make up the reef life. Thirst-quenching non-alcoholic drinks, local beer and water will be provided.

Please note:  Wear your swimsuit under your clothing and bring a towel. (Towels will be available at the gangway.)  Your waiver release form must be signed and medical conditions must be disclosed.  Access to and from the water is done by a ladder on the side of the boat.

Here is a unique way to experience the Caribbean! This exciting exploration will begin with a transfer from the dock to the Quad Bike (ATV) base. After an introduction and full orientation on the use of the bikes and safety precautions, you will be ready to mount the four-wheel ATV bikes for a wildly exhilarating adventure. Your experienced guide will lead you on a thrilling ride through cane fields and down country dirt tracks and up scenic slopes with views of neighboring islands. On the way you may also be able to taste local fruits in season.  Then it will be time once more to get back on the bikes and return to the tour base. Enjoy a cool drink before you will be transferred back to the pier.

Please note:   You will be provided with a helmet.  This tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or back problems as you will be traveling off road over hilly and bumpy terrain. You will be required to sign a waiver to participate on this tour. Maximum weight is 250 lbs.

Your tour will begin with a leisurely drive along the Gold Coast, home to many wealthy residents, and will take you to the stunning area of Bathsheba.  This is where the Atlantic surf pounds the coastline and it is a famous spot for international and local surfing competitions.  A walk on the beach is a must. Heading into the hills, you will arrive at St. John’s Church. There are stunning views from the churchyard - a perfect photo opportunity.  The church contains an interesting sculpture depicting the Madonna and Child with the infant St. John. The graveyard contains the tomb of Ferdinand Paleologus, a descendant of the Byzantine Imperial family. The present building was constructed in 1836, and the pulpit is constructed from six different kinds of wood: ebony, locust, Barbados mahogany, manchineel, oak and pine. Through sleepy country villages and sugar cane fields,  you will make your way to Sunbury House dating back to 1650. The house was destroyed by fire in 1995, and was gracefully restored and re-opened in 1996. It possesses one of the country's superior collections of antiques. The cellar houses a unique collection of antique carriages, the largest collection in the Caribbean, as well as many items used in the domestic life of the plantation. It also houses a very old collection of optical machinery and sight testing equipment, some of the first to come to the West Indies including the first lens grinding plant.  Enjoy a light deli-style lunch with a complimentary rum or fruit punch.  A short drive will take you to the airport where you will be met and assisted with your luggage and airline check-in.

Please note: There are about 20 steps to climb at Sunbury House and 10 steps down to the cellar. This tour will end with a drop off at the Grantley Adams International Airport or the Accra Beach Hotel.

Your tour will begin with a leisurely drive along the Gold Coast, home to many wealthy residents, and will take you to the stunning area of Bathsheba.  This is where the Atlantic surf pounds the coastline and it is a famous spot for international and local surfing competitions.  A walk on the beach is a must. Heading into the hills, you will arrive at St. John’s Church. There are stunning views from the churchyard   - a perfect photo opportunity.  The church contains an interesting sculpture depicting the Madonna and Child with the infant St. John. The graveyard contains the tomb of Ferdinand Paleologus, a descendant of the Byzantine Imperial family.  The present building was constructed in 1836, and the pulpit is constructed from six different kinds of wood: ebony, locust, Barbados mahogany, manchineel, oak and pine. Through sleepy country villages and sugar cane fields, you will make your way to Sunbury House dating back to 1650. The house was destroyed by fire in 1995, and was gracefully restored and re-opened in 1996. It possesses one of the country's superior collections of antiques. The cellar houses a unique collection of antique carriages, the largest collection in the Caribbean, as well as many items used in the domestic life of the plantation. It also houses a very old collection of optical machinery and sight testing equipment, some of the first to come to the West Indies including the first lens grinding plant.  Enjoy a light deli-style lunch with a complimentary rum or fruit punch.  A short drive will take you to your Windstar Hotel.

Please note: There are about 20 steps to climb at Sunbury House and 10 steps down to the cellar.