andymattmom Posted June 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I keep reading the great reviews on her tours. I inquired about tour and she quoted $275 for two of us which appears high compared to what others are paying. Am I missing something in what others pay? How does Bernard's compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted June 4, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Joyce's tours are completely private so no one in the vehicle with you. Her price per person goes down the more that are in your party. You may be seeing cheaper prices for tour companies that take many people in their vehicles. Bernard's does private tours as well but I don't think he is any cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted June 4, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Last time we did a private tour with Bernard's we were a family of 6 adults and the cost was $300.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted June 4, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Last time we did a private tour with Bernard's we were a family of 6 adults and the cost was $300.00. That must have been a while ago, as Bernard's posted price for a private tour has been $360 for up to 5 and then an additional $40 per person after that. Bernard runs basically a fleet of vehicles and can add individual seats to his regular tours for $40 or $45 per person. His private tours are obviously priced a bit higher. Joyce only runs private tours, and her prices seem to be a bit less than Bernard, though they could work out to be expensive if you are just a couple, as it is just Joyce, and you are tying up her time and a vehicle for the day. Start adding people, like two or three couples and the price per person looks much more attractive. Do note that it is basically only Joyce, so she can book up early, but you should be able to book a tour with Bernard without any problems. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymattmom Posted June 4, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks for the info Think we safe just going to do Bernard I guess the lower prices with Joyce were bigger groups We did Regatta last year in St Maarten so wanted to tour the island Appreciate the quick replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted June 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 5, 2017 That must have been a while ago, as Bernard's posted price for a private tour has been $360 for up to 5 and then an additional $40 per person after that. Bernard runs basically a fleet of vehicles and can add individual seats to his regular tours for $40 or $45 per person. His private tours are obviously priced a bit higher. Joyce only runs private tours, and her prices seem to be a bit less than Bernard, though they could work out to be expensive if you are just a couple, as it is just Joyce, and you are tying up her time and a vehicle for the day. Start adding people, like two or three couples and the price per person looks much more attractive. Do note that it is basically only Joyce, so she can book up early, but you should be able to book a tour with Bernard without any problems. gary Joyce has other people she uses for her tours as well. If she is booked she will ask you if you are ok touring with one of her drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masim17 Posted June 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2017 We took a tour with Joyce last Oct. and it was awesome! We were with our son, DIL and 4 year old granddaughter. My son and his wife are foodies and love to sample native foods, not the tourist places. At the end of our tour Joyce took us to her home where we had a home cooked about 5 course family meal. After many visits to St. Maarten, this was definitely a highlight. She works hard to plan a tour that you are totally happy with. She was well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancersp119 Posted July 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Joyce Prince is the best ..I have personally booked her twice and have recommended friends and family to her...all positive.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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