St. Maarten / St. Martin Sailing Blog

St. Maarten has one of the most active sailing communities of the Caribbean. Sailing charters or tours can be booked here year round, but many sail in with their own ship. Around the Simpson Bay Lagoon, one finds a variety of marinas, services and restaurants with dinghy harbors for hungry and thirsty sailors. Most famous are St. Maarten sailing events like the annual Heineken Regatta and the Caribbean Multihull Challenge. Let us keep you in the loop with this blog!

December 15, 2025

Activity of the Week: Full Day Gourmet Sailing with Pyratz Gourmet Sailing

Pyratz Gourmet Sailing offers the ultimate catamaran experience, blending the timeless pleasure of sailing with refined gastronomy on a full day of gourmet sailing. Designed for travelers who prefer elegance over crowds, their cruises are limited to just eight guests,

December 1, 2025

The St. Maarten Auction December Specials!

Looking for something exciting to do this December? Let us help you plan the perfect escape!   Discover a curated selection of incredible auction items, starting at 50% off their total value!! It’s the ideal time to indulge in an

Aerial view of Icon of the Seas

November 25, 2025

Today in the St. Maarten Cruise Port: Icon of the Seas

Cruise Port St. Maarten report: Icon of the Seas   In our weekly review of special ships docking in the Philipsburg St. Maarten cruise port today, we chose to highlight the largest cruise ship in the world, the Icon of

November 24, 2025

Activity of the Week: Sint Maarten Yacht Club

The Sint Maarten Yacht Club & Sailing School is dedicated to promoting sailing on Sint Maarten through a wide range of engaging activities. They organize exciting races and regattas open to both members and non-members, while also offering group and

November 20, 2025

Looking at St. Maarten Through an Artful Lens

Interview with Richard Santaga   From Kodak to Contests In a series of interviews with island visitors, VisitStMaarten.com today has the pleasure of highlighting Richard Santaga, two-time winner of the SHTA Event Calendar Photo Contest.   Something you would not

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