St. Maarten / St. Martin Island Hopping Blog

The island of St. Maarten / St. Martin is in the middle of a beautiful and diverse archipelago, with many islands small and large within eyesight from our island beaches. As a hub in between, the island offers a perfect base for a day of island hopping. See below blog posts to inform you about news about our surrounding islands and the connections to those.

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

May 2, 2025

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

Sunny weather picture of Pinel Island beach with tourists

April 30, 2025

Caribbean Journal Highlights the Charm of Pinel Island

Recently featured in Caribbean Journal’s “Beach of the Day” series, Pinel Island is one of those spots in St. Martin that feels like a Caribbean escape. Just a short ferry ride from the Cul de Sac area on the French

April 28, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Activity of The Week: Night Dive With Dive Sint Maarten

Looking for a truly unique adventure on the island? Dive Sint Maarten offers an unforgettable night dive experience that lets you explore a whole new side of the underwater world.   Check Availability   Located in Philipsburg on the Dutch

announcement beach of the week: le galion beach

April 25, 2025

Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin Beach of The Week: Le Galion

Located between the French Quarter and Orient Bay, Le Galion Beach is a favorite for families thanks to its shallow, calm waters and natural shade from palm trees. The reef-protected bay is perfect for kids to play safely and for

celebrity beyond cruise ship in the water

April 21, 2025

Today in Cruise Port St. Maarten: Celebrity Beyond

As one of the three largest cruise ports of the Caribbean, there is interesting vessels  docking in St. Maarten every week. Todays highlighted ship is Celebrity Beyond. Here are some fun facts about this impressive ship if you are going