St. Maarten / St. Martin Cruise Blog

Welcome to our St. Maarten / St. Martin Cruise Blog! St. Maarten / St. Martin is one of the most popular and best visited cruise ports in the world, partially because of its proximity to Great Bay Beach, its vast shopping offer and its wide variety of cruise excursions. This blog is bringing news about Cruise Port St. Maarten, new additions to the cruise ship schedule and new exciting vessels setting sail to the island.

September 24, 2026

Twenty Ideas for Things To Do Within Walking Distance of the St. Maarten Cruise Port

Visitor research by the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association has shown that destination St. Maarten / St. Martin is popular because of the many things to do on a small island. This compact size also means that most activities

mullet bay beach scene

September 17, 2026

St Maarten Cruise Port to Beach: Best Beaches Near the Ship

Caribbean Beaches Right Off The Gangway   Those who have visited St. Maarten know that, besides offering a record variety of things to do for cruise visitors per square mile, St. Maarten is also a port of call with a

September 15, 2026

What Is Open in St. Maarten When Cruise Ships Are in Port?

Planning Your Time in St. Maarten   Opening times on weekdays, weekends and low season.   If you are arriving in St. Maarten on a cruise ship soon, or if your ship is departing (or “homeporting”) from the island, you

family of three laying on the beach in St Maarten

September 2, 2026

Newsbreak ranks St. Maarten As Top Kid-Friendly Caribbean Port of Call

Newsbreak: A Family-Friendly Cruise Stop In a recent Newsbreak blog, St. Maarten’s Philipsburg port was listed among the top three Eastern Caribbean ports of call.   Clearly, Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin is in agreement! However, there are many

Great bay beach in Philipsburg

August 28, 2026

St. Maarten Cruise Day Without an Excursion: DIY Guide

How To Explore The Island On Your Own   St. Maarten offers a wide variety of excursions for cruise visitors, but there are also many other ways to enjoy your cruise day without booking one. The proximity of the St.

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