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Ultimate Island Tour & Explorer Cruise | Shore Excursion | NCL

Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
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👁️ 50K views📅 13 years ago⏱️ 1:20

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides an overview of a shore excursion on St. Martin that caters to all age groups. The tour begins with a bus ride from Philipsburg toward the front side of the island, offering views of small mountains and the village of Grand Case. Travelers visit Maro, which serves as the main city on the French side and provides opportunities for shopping. Following the bus tour, passengers board a boat at Marina Royale. The vessel features a covered lower deck for shade and an open top deck for sun exposure. Onboard amenities include an open bar serving Caribbean rum punch and live musical entertainment. The excursion concludes with a visit to Simpson Bay, where passengers can view large yachts. The creator notes that many travelers consider this experience to be one of the most valuable activities they have participated in during their time in the Caribbean.

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

this excursion is really great it doesn't matter you're two years old doesn't matter you 99 it's excellently introduced you for the whole island

we started a really nice bus tour in Philipsburg heading to over to the front side of the island

you have excellent shopping time in Maro and then you're going to arrive at Marina Royale where the boat's waiting for you

we do have open bar on board of course we have that famous Caribbean rum punch we have our Entertainer with us singing some really nice Caribbean song

Creator's Tips & Advice

Stay downstairs on the boat if you want to avoid the sun
Come to the top roof to enjoy the sun and space on the boat

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does the island tour in St. Maarten include?
QWhat amenities are available on the boat during the excursion?

Port Highlights

Marigot4 Happy Bacon
Philipsburg4 Happy Bacon
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Simpson Bay4 Happy Bacon
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