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Maho/Sunset Beach Blast: Discover the Splendor of Low Flying Airliners on a Popular Seashore
4.3
23 Ratings
Saint Maarten Cruise Terminal
Experience the thrill of low-flying airliners at Maho Beach, the only place in the world where you can watch planes land just overhead. Relax and unwind at Sunset Beach Bar & Grill.
Experience the thrill of low-flying airliners at Maho Beach, the only place in the world where you can watch planes land just overhead. Relax and unwind at Sunset Beach Bar & Grill.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Maho Beach - Get the most outstanding and fascinating look of St Maarten’s Maho beach through the eyes of Bernard’s Tours. Experience a breathtaking time of low landing airplanes, Maho Beach is unusually close to the threshold of a runway, and is directly under the flight path, resulting in aircraft on their final approach flying over the beach at altitudes of less than 100 feet above ground level.
- Maho Beach - Get the most outstanding and fascinating look of St Maarten’s Maho beach through the eyes of Bernard’s Tours. Experience a breathtaking time of low landing airplanes, Maho Beach is unusually close to the threshold of a runway, and is directly under the flight path, resulting in aircraft on their final approach flying over the beach at altitudes of less than 100 feet above ground level.
What's Included
- Worry-free tour experience
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Worry-free tour experience
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch ( Can be purchased at Sunset Beach Bar & Grill)
- Chairs and umbrellas are available for rental at the beach.* (additional charge)
- Gratuities
- Lunch ( Can be purchased at Sunset Beach Bar & Grill)
- Chairs and umbrellas are available for rental at the beach.* (additional charge)
Additional Information
Maho Beach is renowned for the distinctive experience of low-flying airliners just above the beach. It’s a favored spot for people of all ages and stands as the sole location globally where individuals can witness airplanes landing directly overhead. Spend a day that will take your breath away in relaxation, or savor the ambiance at Sunset Beach Bar &…
Maho Beach is renowned for the distinctive experience of low-flying airliners just above the beach. It’s a favored spot for people of all ages and stands as the sole location globally where individuals can witness airplanes landing directly overhead. Spend a day that will take your breath away in relaxation, or savor the ambiance at Sunset Beach Bar & Grill with delightful tunes, beverages, and cuisine.
- All tours depart from the Cruise Information Center. If you have a different pickup location please let us know. We will pick you up at the location that you provide to us.
- Note It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen
- Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Note: tour departure time is based on local island time, not cruise ship time
Location
Saint Maarten Cruise Terminal
Juancho Yrausquin Boulevard
The reception center is located behind the Claude Wathey statue. To the left is a walkway to the vending area and duty-free shops. Walk down the walkway and continue walking past the vending area until you reach the roundabout. We are under a white tent.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(23 Ratings)
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Stephen_w
Feb 6, 2025
Good excursion - Good trip. On time, good driver. Great seeing the planes land in Maho. Restaurant is right on the beach and reasonable prices
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Nilufa_m
Dec 16, 2024
Amazing and entertaining - Our driver Don was amazing! He was so kind and funny. We hit a bit of traffic on the way to the beach but Don kept us entertained. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Orphe_c
Aug 12, 2023
Best beach vacay ever. - Best beach experience ever. Beautiful beach, but very rocky this time of year, wish I had my water shoes. Airplane experience was unbelievable! If you stand in the blast area, know to wear sunglasses or better yet goggles to protect your eyes, and know that the airplane will kick up sand that stings.
Paco our driver was fantastic.
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Tim_b
Apr 16, 2023
Better Than Expected - We had a private ride to and from with on time pick up to the minute! Great time at the beach! I will look at other excursions on my future journeys!
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Diane
Mar 8, 2020
The planes - Fantastic trip. Staff friendly. Thomas the driver brilliant. The planes on the beach absolutely a brilliant day. Can't wait to do it again.
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Sarah_v
Feb 15, 2020
Maho airport beach blast - We were met by John.. who was very Polite and knowledgable about the island.. we were offered Drinks both ways & his timing for the return journey was spot on!! a great experience
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Paul_k
Jan 31, 2025
Great trip to Sunset... - Great trip to Sunset Beach. Friendly and informative driver. Meeting place wasn’t really clear after leaving the ship, but otherwise perfect
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Mary_k
Jan 6, 2025
We have done this many times and enjoyed it with Bernard’s Tours - Check flight timings to enjoy, arrivals and Departures are signposted on the Sunset Bar. It’s fun just be careful of the steep beach
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Ivy_b
Mar 7, 2023
Beach - when i booked the excurison i didn;t know that St.Maarten was an hour ahead. so we missed the excurison.
I Believe her name was Denise was very kind and very helpful. She got a taxi and paid for it to take us to beach. we really enjoyed our time. Thank you!
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Kathryn
Feb 12, 2025
Maho Beach was great. The sunset bar was not nor was the driver William. - The drive there was ok. The driver was late getting back to us and we were worried about being late getting back. The Sunset Beach restaurant was horrible. They took over 30 minutes to get us two appetizers and they were cold when we got them. We asked for no pico and they gave it to us so we placed it to the side and the server threw it on the floor (I mean really threw it).
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