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.

carnival magic cruise ship in the harbor or Philipsburg

December 3, 2025

Todays St Maarten Cruise Port Highlight: Carnival Magic!

Every once in a while, we highlight one of the magnificent ships visiting the St Maarten cruise port. Below are some fun facts about this impressive transatlantic ocean liner – whether you are on board of Carnival Magic and to

November 3, 2025

About Love For Designing Dishes, Dreams & Driving Fast

Interview with Nathalie Schoenher (Rendez Vous Restaurant)   In today’s interview with people making the St. Maarten tourism industry thrive, Nathalie Schoenher of Rendez Vous restaurant in Porto Cupecoy is invited to share her inside views of running a well-known

an open book laying on the beach

September 23, 2025

Seven St. Maarten Beaches To Read A Book (And Reading Suggestions That Go Well With Them)

St. Maarten beaches come in many shapes and forms, from the Atlantic to the Caribbean, from the well known to the ones off the beaten track and from the lively to the tranquil. During your stay, you might be looking for

beach beds at pinel beach

September 8, 2025

Pinel Island: Two Beach Bars, One Tiny Island

The moment you step off the boat onto Pinel Island, you’re greeted by calm turquoise water, soft white sand, and two beach clubs that couldn’t be more different – yet equally tempting.   Yellow Beach is the first you’ll see,

outlook of the ital shak restaurant; green and yellow cabins with text on them

August 29, 2025

Island Hopping by Yourself – Highlight by New York Times / Myheraldreview

Photo Courtesy of Ital Shack   St. Maarten / St. Martin holidays are often not just about the island itself, but also regarding the perfect strategic departure point to explore surrounding islands in the process, allowing you to be back

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