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.

Caribbean Philipsburg overview, St Maarten, Hills

September 2, 2022

CARIBBEAN JOURNAL: ST MAARTEN CRUISE NUMBER ARE OUTSPACING PROJECTIONS

St Maarten’s cruise rebirth is continuing in 2022, according to new data from Port St Maarten. The Dutch side’s cruise port has received 316 cruise calls so far in 2022, bringing in a total of 493,000 passengers. That outpaces the

Royal Caribbean

September 2, 2022

TRAVEL AGENT CENTRAL: WONDER OF THE SEAS ‘DEBUT SHIFTED FROM CHINA TO U.S AND EUROPE

Royal Caribbean International has announced that its newest Oasis Class ship, Wonder of the Seas, which was slated to begin sailing from China in March next year, will instead be debuting in the U.S. and Europe in 2022, replacing its Asian itineraries. The ship will set sail on its maiden voyage from

Blue turquoise water at Orient Bay Beach on the French side St Martin hosted the 2023 Caribbean Foiling Championships

August 22, 2022

ROYAL CARIBBEAN RANKS ST MARTIN’S ORIENT BAY AMONGST BEST CARIBBEAN BEACHES

There’s nothing quite like relaxing on a Caribbean beach with no worries in the world except deciding which tropical cocktail to order next, and on a cruise vacation, you’ll have the chance to do this at a different beach every

St Maarten cruise

August 22, 2022

TRAVELPULSE: ST MAARTEN IN TOP 10 OF THE MOST BELOVED CRUISE DESTINATIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN

An up-and-coming destination in the Caribbean, St. Maarten is the smallest dual-country island in the world and offers one of the best-underrated foodie cultures in the Caribbean.   Read full article here   Read about other St Maarten / St Martin

A large cruise ship docking at the St Maarten cruise port in Philipsburg

August 12, 2022

WORLD OF CRUISING: CLASSIC CARIBBEAN

CARIBBEAN CRUISING   The Caribbean is booming once again amongst vacationers. There has never been a better time for Caribbean cruisers to enjoy the tropical weather at the region’s most famous destinations.   Cruise liners like Royal Caribbean International and

St Maarten cruise

August 10, 2022

TRAVELPULSE: WINDSTAR SCHEDULES NEW CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA CRUISES

Star Pride Cruise (Photo via Windstar Cruises)   Cruising   St Maarten has been added to Windstar Cruises itinerary. Enjoy seven days of “Beach Fun & Sun: A Remote Caribbean Getaway.  As on November 4, 2023, Windstar’s all-suite Star Pride

Cruise Ship setting sails on water with a purple and pink sky during sunset

July 29, 2022

TRAVEL AGENT CENTRAL: MSC CRUISES TO OFFER WINTER SAILINGS IN SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

ST MAARTEN ADDED TO MSC CRUISES ROUTE     St Maarten is now an embarkation port for MSC Cruises. This new development allows holidaymakers to enjoy a full day at each destination. MSC Seaview will operate two different 7-night itineraries

Couple having a drink at Rusty Parrot

July 26, 2022

ROYAL CARIBBEAN BLOG: 7 WAYS TO HAVE A GREAT TIME IN PORT WITHOUT A CRUISE SHIP SHORE EXCURSION

FUN ON A DIME   Most people may look to book a trip, but if you are tired and looking for something a bit more slow paced. Here are some tips to keep you from breaking the bank while on

View over Philipsburg from Pointe Blanche side on St Maarten / St Martin

July 14, 2022

TRAVEL AND LEISURE: THE 25 BEST ISLANDS IN THE CARIBBEAN

St. Maarten in Top 25 Best Caribbean islands! St. Maarten ended up in the top 25 best Caribbean islands. Every year, Travel and  Leisure conducts a survey among the readers. Following this survey, the list for world’s best awards. This

Two cruise ships docked at St Maarten cruise port in Philipsburg with a view of hills in the background

June 23, 2022

SDMETRO : PORT OF SAN DIEGO NAMED BEST CRUISE PORT IN THE WORLD

Port St. Maarten in Top 10 Best Cruise Ports in the World Congratulations to Philipsburg, St Maarten to rank once again amongst the global top 10 of cruise ports !     To see the article click here .