St. Maarten / St. Martin Beaches Blog

If anything makes St. Maarten special, it is its record number of pristine beaches per square mile. From the tranquil to the lively, you can select daily which of 37 island beaches serves you best. With the blog below, we keep you in the loop of beach news and highlight some of our favorites!

Natural pool hiking trail in St. Maarten

July 14, 2025

One Day Cruise Visit Itinerary “Exploring the East Side -Hike & Beach Day”

Go East!   Many cruise visitors spend their day in capital Philipsburg and its famed Great Bay Beach along the namesake bay. Others head west to famed Maho Beach. The eastern part of the island is often overlooked by cruise

cupecoy beach st. maarten

July 10, 2025

Caribbean Journal Shines a Spotlight on Cupecoy Beach in St. Maarten

Looking for a picture-perfect beach in St. Maarten? Caribbean Journal featured Cupecoy Beach as their “Photo of the Week” – and it’s easy to see why!   This stunning snapshot, contributed by Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, captures the island’s signature

Philipsburg Boardwalk

July 9, 2025

One Day St. Maarten Visit Itinerary “Only in Philipsburg”

Every visit to a St. Maarten / St. Martin monument, shop, restaurant and activity provides a unique experience. But you might have chosen one of the above shore excursion types already on another port of call, or booked one for

July 4, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Beach of The Week: Little Bay Beach

This Week’s Top Pick: Little Bay Beach – A Hidden Gem Among Nearly 40 Stunning Shores Nestled between the historic sites of Fort Willem and Fort Amsterdam, Little Bay Beach sits at the heart of St. Maarten/St. Martin’s rich heritage.

chantal, general manager of pyc, in nature on the island st maarten

July 3, 2025

Oceans, Orient Bay & Sensational Sailing – Interview with Chantal Te Koppele (Private Yacht Charter)

For todays interview with a person behind the scenes of the St. Maarten hospitality and trade industries meet Chantal, the bright-smiled ginger behind the helm of Private Yacht Charter in sunny St. Maarten.   Originally from the Netherlands, she made