ccisler

Do you have a similar contact for St. Thomas that you would recommend?

Maho Beach is good for about an hour or so, unless you really want to see a few planes land.  Between planes landing it's mostly a bar scene, although there is a beach to swim at as well.  I can't see spending all day here unless you want to get your drink on and enjoy the planes coming and going.

 

I've visited a few spots in St Maarten such as...

Bikini Beach: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/10/08/excursion-focus-bikini-beach-st-martin

Le Galion Beach: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/03/07/excursion-focus-le-galion-beach

 

When I visit St. Maarten, I've always used the services of a local driver I met a few trips back, who takes me around to what we tell him we're interested in.  Usually his services for the day cost around $100 and that includes his van with A/C.  I prefer using him over a group tour because it's far more personalized and I like to travel at my own pace.  If you like, I can share his phone number with you.

 

In St. Thomas, there's no question you should be going to Magens Bay: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2013/06/25/excursion-focus-magens-bay

I would love to also get the contact information for the person you use in St. Maarten.