RiveraCruise Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 April 24, 2019 A week ago we (a family of four) were fortunate enough to visit Sint Maarten (Saint Martin) for a third straight year. And for a third straight year, we hired Leo Brown to be our private driver. Three years ago, we looked into booking a tour through the ship's excursion office. Now, there's nothing wrong with booking an excursion through RC but we wanted more. What we got was a lot more. We decided to research a few months before on how to hire a private driver. We found Leo Brown on the internet. He was recommended by previous travelers. We called him up and hired him for the day. The idea was that we would pay him the same amount that RC was going to charge us for their excursion. However, hiring Leo Brown has more benefits: a) You are helping the economy directly. All money you spend is going into local's pockets. Booking an excursion means that RC gets a percentage. b) More time on the island. The RC excursion will bring you back to the ship hours before it's set to sail. With a private driver, you get more time on the island for the same amount of money. c) You choose where you want to go. If the kid's wanted to go snorkeling, Leo Brown would take us to a great beach... if the kid's wanted big waves, Leo Brown would take us to another beach... when we got hungry, Leo Brown took us to the French side for delicious food cooked in a local and authentic island restaurant... Want amazing views for the family picture?, Leo Brown will drive you to one of the highest parts on the island so you can take that picture. d) Leo Brown is proud. The first time we met Leo Brown, he drove us around the entire island (Dutch and French side). He is a proud lifelong resident of Sint Maarten and it shows. Needless to say, we also learned quite a bit about the island through Leo. e) If you hire Leo Brown, you are it. No mini-bus filled with other passengers going to the same place where you will then have to wait in line and keep your eyes on the time in order to get back in line to board the mini-bus and get shuttled back to the ship. With Leo Brown, you are on "YOUR TIME". You tell Leo Brown what time the ship leaves, and he will have you back. Like I said before, this is our third straight year visiting Sint Maarten and hiring Leo Brown. Unfortunately, our plans for next year do not take us back to this wonderful island. However, if you are planning a trip to Sint Maarten (Saint Martin) via cruise ship or flying in, we HIGHLY recommend hiring Leo Brown. Leo Brown: (721) 553-4290 note: if you arrive by cruise ship, you will need to walk out of the cruise pier area to meet Leo Brown. There is a taxi area inside the pier terminal but Leo will be waiting just outside. You will see many passengers exiting here because it is a short distance to the town area. The attached picture is Leo Brown and his wonderful wife and daughter along with myself and my two kids. nova_gal, teddy, EmptyNestTravels and 8 others 5 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregorykicks Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Great review! I've heard great things about Leo and will have to check him out next time I'm headed to Saint Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. RoyalMoyal Posted May 9, 2019 Report Share Posted May 9, 2019 We hired Leo Brown on "Easter Saturday", he is fabulous. When we met him, there was another group of 4, the "mom/wife" was Marion. I am Mary Ann..... well, I booked with Leo via text, Marion booked with Leo's wife via text... so the Canadians and the New Yorkers spent the day on Leo's entire island tour, I think we saw everything. It worked out just fine with the double booking, we all had a good laugh, then he tried to charge me less for the day. It was a lot of fun, our family will hire him again. He is a safe, friendly and knowledgeable driver. But if he gives you beverages before noon, and you need to ... tinkle, just let him know! LOL GlowTheWeird, Dan Curtis, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANATL Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 The more I read about Leo the more I'd like to contact him when my wife and I Cruise in a year.. If not too much trouble, how long in advance did you contact him.. He really does seem like a Jewel. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. RoyalMoyal Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 I texted him in January. ZMANATL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1908 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 I know this is an older post, but I’m thinking of giving him a call for a cruise in August. How many people can he accommodate? We are traveling with a group of 11. Even if he couldn’t fit us all, does he have a partner/friend that we could travel in a group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. RoyalMoyal Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 It was a large van, we had a total of 8.. i am not certain that 11 would fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOKEY0202 Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 i just used Leo on December 8th sailing. he is so well worth it when visiting. you wont get such a down to earth person who creates memorable moments for your day in port from anyone else on island. he is known as "celebrity" by all the locals on the island. i do know he can accommodate larger groups just have to text him so he can plan with his partner. i didnt even hesitate about booking him again for next sailing in the spring as he took me back to port that day. even for me as solo traveler i couldnt have been more pleased for my day with Leo. JayJay1908 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1908 Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, SMOKEY0202 said: i just used Leo on December 8th sailing. he is so well worth it when visiting. you wont get such a down to earth person who creates memorable moments for your day in port from anyone else on island. he is known as "celebrity" by all the locals on the island. i do know he can accommodate larger groups just have to text him so he can plan with his partner. i didnt even hesitate about booking him again for next sailing in the spring as he took me back to port that day. even for me as solo traveler i couldnt have been more pleased for my day with Leo. Great to hear! I’m going to text him. How can I not after these glowing reviews! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 I had the same experience with some random taxi driver we hired waiting outside the port.....guess there must be some good folks there in St. Marteen! JayJay1908 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat.Lou.Dani Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Dear Travelers !!! Thank you so much for posting Mr Leo Brown in here! We had the most amazing time with him. He took so perfect care for us! We were thankful every day. He gave us a local phone so we could call him any time we need him. Amazing Leo, we made you a Website to thank you, Cat www.leobrown.club Best Vacation ever! asquared17 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat.Lou.Dani Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Leo Brown at an empty Beach 2020 IMG_0370.HEIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEXANDER SHNAYDER Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 NAME IS LUIZA AND ALEX FROM BROOKLYN, NEW YORK BEST BEST BEST BEST. Love the service, love all drivers, love LEO BROWN, GREAT EXPERIENCE, FOR SURE WILL USE THEM AGAINE AND RECOMEND TO EVERYONE. THEY EASY ACCOMAADATED OUR GROUP OF 40 PEOPLE FOR 10 DAYS , SUCH A NICE PEOPLE AND SO PROFESSIONAL AND EASY TO DEAL WITH. ALL 40 PEOPLE SAID IT WAS BEST TAXI EXPERIENCE EVER. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH GUYS AND SPECIALY LEO BROWN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wip3out Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 This sounds great. How much are his tours of the island or is it dependant on the number of guests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamB Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 We went to St. Maarten last week and were lucky enough to have hired Leo to be our private driver. He took us on a great tour of the island and took us to Sandy’s for an amazing lunch. I highly recommend hiring Leo Brown if you find yourself in St. Maarten. HeatherOp04 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherOp04 Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 TamB......did you have set places you wanted to go? I have hired him for Feb 2023 and want to see it all! I don't know if I should make a list of highlights or let him just take us around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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