St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

September 3, 2025

Shop of the Week: Oro Diamanté

Established in 1986, Oro Diamanté has earned a reputation as one of St. Maarten’s premier jewelry stores for over 30 years. Owned by second-generation jewelers Jenny and Raju Budhrani, the store is known for its exceptional service and top-tier quality.  

picture of the cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas

September 3, 2025

Today in Cruise port St. Maarten: Rhapsody of the Seas

  As one of the most popular cruise ports in the world, visitors of St. Maarten see a lot of ships pass by the St. Maarten Cruise Port often with unique designs and features. Visitors enjoying their breakfast or lunch

September 2, 2025

Final 2025 Strategic Elements Leadership Program

Following the success of the Leadership Program in June, Strategic Elements are thrilled to offer one final opportunity this year to be part of this transformative experience. Whether you’re a manager, team leader, or entrepreneur, this program is designed to elevate

September 1, 2025

Dive Site Proselyte: A History of Mutiny & Man of Wars

Picture Courtesy of Nature Foundation   With a distance, the HMS Proselyte is the most famous wreck near St. Maarten / St. Martin. Her fame is not just exemplified by the “Proselyte Reef” named after her, but the same counts

August 26, 2025

Celebrity Xcel To Underline St. Maarten Cuisine; Janaína Torres Selected Culinary Godmother

Photo: Courtesy of Al Pasha   Culinary Port of Call   Celebrity Cruises announced that acclaimed Brazilian chef Janaína Torres will serve as the godmother of Celebrity Xcel, the line’s newest Edge Class ship. She will be designing St. Maarten island cuisine at

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