St Maarten · ST MAARTEN FOOD, RUM & CHEESE TOURS
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Two food cultures on one small island, plus a rum distillery worth the drive. These are the best food, rum and cheese tours in St Maarten: guavaberry and Topper’s rum tastings, French-side cheese and wine, Grand Case’s lolo grills — with what you taste, how much walking is involved, and which run best in the evening.
A hands-on Topper’s Rhum distillery tour in St Maarten with a rhum punch welcome, fermentation to bottling, and 20+ rum samples.
“Book thru Viator. There were only 7 people on my tour and it was much more personal than the bus load tours that came afterwards. Julia was fun and informative.”
A 90-minute behind-the-scenes St. Maarten beer tour with unlimited tastings at Caribbean Brewing Company, plus real brewing tech.
“Had some confusion about the time of our tour. Viator info said between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. In reality we were supposed to be at the brewery at 10:30. We discovered this after going to the brewery restraunt Dutch Blond beach bar Read more”
Sunset Champagne catamaran cruise from Philipsburg with unlimited champagne, snacks, and a golden-sky sail toward Long Bay.
“It's a basic sunset cruise that delivers exactly as advertised. Great short (@ 1 1/2 hour) adventure. Highly recommend it”
A 2-hour small-group cheese and wine workshop in Marigot, St Maarten, with 7–10 raw-milk cheeses, pairings, and games.
“Geraud was very knowledgeable about all the cheeses. He was warm and welcoming and took his time. Highly recommend.”
A family-run diamond and jewelry visit in Philipsburg with a welcome drink, personal guidance, and on-site cleaning or setting help, for $25.
“The directions was confusing but once I found it, this event was interesting. This was nice and they give parting gifts..x”
Hands-on Caribbean cooking in Sint Maarten with rum punch, four courses, and small-group teaching at Creole Culinary Classroom. $135.
“Ana is an excellent chef and teacher. A fine dining 4 course meal made with our hands and her heart. The encounter was exciting and fun. Definitely not your typical island tourist attraction. The Caribbean menu was authentic and will be eRead more”
2.5-hour Marigot food walk with breakfast, market tastings, spice lessons, and guavaberry rum, led by local guides in small groups.
“Our tour guide was second to none. She was very professional, friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the town. Great personality. She was very patient and answered all our questions. The food was great”
Small-group St. Martin culinary tour with homemade iced-lemongrass tea, Johnny Journey cake, Dutch cheese and wine, and Guavaberry rum.
“This tour was special! The places chosen were all excellent, and there was food from both the Dutch and the French side. Werner, our guide and the owner of the tour company, was absolutely wonderful! 😊”
Make your own spiced rum in Philipsburg at The Rusty Parrot, hear the pirate story and history, and take home your bottled creation.
“This experience was so fun! The story behind the real captain “Jack Sparrow” was a brag addition before starting the mixing of our own personal rum. From walking in to naming our bottles, this activity was worth it!”
