Island Pedals BeerCycle — Pedal-Powered Party Bike on the Boardwalk
A 14-person pedal-powered mobile bar rolling along Great Bay Beach boardwalk with unlimited Heineken for 60 minutes.
Why Go
Island Pedals BeerCycle is a 14-seat mobile bar on wheels, powered by your legs and fueled by unlimited ice-cold Heineken. The 60-minute ride rolls along the Philipsburg boardwalk with views of Great Bay Beach, turquoise water, and white sand — the number one party beer bike on St. Maarten, and arguably the most fun per dollar you can spend in Philipsburg.
The Experience
The concept is beautifully simple: up to 14 people sit around a central bar on a custom-built bicycle frame, pedaling together while a bartender pours unlimited Heineken from taps mounted in the middle. A driver steers. You pedal, drink, and take in the Great Bay Beach boardwalk from a vehicle that stops traffic and draws cheers. The 60-minute route runs along Voorstraat and the boardwalk, giving you the full Philipsburg waterfront experience from a perspective that no other tour offers. The group dynamic is the product. BeerCycle works because pedaling, drinking, and laughing with 13 other people creates instant camaraderie — strangers become friends by the second Heineken. The group rate (6-14 people) means you can book for a bachelorette party, a birthday celebration, a corporate team outing, or a group of friends who want a memorable afternoon. Smaller groups can sometimes be combined with others. The boardwalk setting provides the backdrop: white sand, turquoise Caribbean water, cruise ships in the harbor, and Philipsburg's colorful waterfront architecture sliding past at pedaling speed.
What to Try
Book for a group of 6-14 friends and pedal the boardwalk with unlimited Heineken. Combine the BeerCycle with a beach afternoon at Great Bay — walk to the sand after the ride. Schedule the ride for late afternoon when the light on the water is golden and the boardwalk crowd is at its liveliest. Wear comfortable shoes — you are pedaling, even if the beer makes you forget.
Insider Tip
The BeerCycle is popular with cruise passengers, so book in advance for days when multiple ships are in port. If your group is smaller than 14, ask about sharing the ride with another small group — the mixed-group dynamic often produces the best party atmosphere.
The Practical Stuff
Located at 155 Voorstraat, Philipsburg, Dutch side. 60-minute ride along Great Bay Beach boardwalk. 14-person pedal-powered mobile bar. Unlimited Heineken included. Group rate for 6-14 people. Price range: premium ($$$). Advance booking recommended, especially on cruise ship days.
Pair It With
- Irie Gardens — Philipsburg restaurant near the BeerCycle route for food after the ride
- Sea Palace Resort Guide — Boardwalk hotel near the start point — convenient if you are staying in Philipsburg