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!

Plane flying over Maho Beach st maarten with people filming

February 20, 2026

BEACH OF THE WEEK: MAHO BEACH

Maho Beach – St Maarten’s most Famed Beach   Maho Beach is a thrilling global sensation, nestled right at the end of St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport runway. This sandy haven was born from history, originally crafted by the

February 19, 2026

Restaurant of The Week: Tortuga

Come experience the lively atmosphere at Tortuga Maho Bar & Restaurant, a must-visit spot in St. Maarten! Sip on their signature cocktails while watching planes take off and land over the ocean at Maho Beach. With its relaxed Caribbean vibe,

Pinel Island beach st maarten with sunbeds, blue water and some green trees

February 13, 2026

BEACH OF THE WEEK: PINEL ISLAND

Take a trip to Pinel Island; the closest an Atlantic beach meets a Caribbean beach. Short hiking trails provide fun for the nature lover who are prone to run into turtles, iguanas and much more, while foodies can enjoy the two restaurants on the island.

cruise ship of virtuosa in the water

February 9, 2026

Today in Port: MSC Virtuosa

St. Maarten is not just a dreamt Caribbean retreat for hotel visitors, but also for cruise visitors. On many occasions, the island was even voted #1 Caribbean getaway amongst Caribbean cruise passengers. Amongst others that is because of the many

announcement beach of the week: nettle bay beach in st. maarten

February 6, 2026

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

Tucked between Lowlands and Marigot on the French side of the island, Nettle Bay offers a laid-back beach vibe with stunning views of Anguilla across the water.   The shoreline is dotted with charming restaurants that are favorites among both

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