St. Maarten / St. Martin News Blog

Visitor News Blog for St Maarten / St Martin

October 15, 2025

St. Martin’s Heron and Its Clever Toe

Did you know this bird has a built-in comb? The Yellow-crowned Night Heron is usually active at night, and you may have seen it around St. Martin’s ponds, or spotted in the Great Salt Pond Birding Platform. Like many herons,

picture of the cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas

October 15, 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

October 14, 2025

Freegan Food Foundation Faces Major Funding Loss, Urges Community Support

The Freegan Food Foundation, a key player in the fight against food insecurity on St. Maarten, has announced the loss of a long-time sponsor due to rising operational costs caused by new U.S. trade tariffs. This setback threatens the future

October 8, 2025

Shop of The Week: Le Dutch

Discover Le Dutch, a unique concept store inside the Holland House Beach Hotel. Blending French, Dutch, and Caribbean influences, it offers exclusive brands like Royal Delft, elegant Dutch porcelain, stylish gifts, local art, and more. The friendly staff are happy

October 6, 2025

Today in Cruise Port St. Maarten: Swan Hellenic Vega

This Weeks Special St. Maarten Cruise Ship: The Swan Hellenic Vega   What cruise ships are in port St. Maarten today? That is not just a question many visitors in Philipsburg ask themselves, but also the many things to do

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