St. Maarten has one of the most active sailing communities of the Caribbean. Sailing charters or tours can be booked here year round, but many sail in with their own ship. Around the Simpson Bay Lagoon, one finds a variety of marinas, services and restaurants with dinghy harbors for hungry and thirsty sailors. Most famous are St. Maarten sailing events like the annual Heineken Regatta and the Caribbean Multihull Challenge. Let us keep you in the loop with this blog!
May 19, 2026
Cruise Port St. Maarten report: Icon of the Seas In our weekly review of special ships docking in the Philipsburg St. Maarten cruise port today, we chose to highlight the second-largest cruise ship in the world, the Icon of
May 8, 2026
This week’s island photo was made from a helicopter, tilting slightly as it passes by French side St. Martin capital Marigot to make this great aerial picture. To the right, you see the French side entry to the binational Simpson Bay
May 1, 2026
The catamaran on this Photo Of The Week is clearly out for tranquillity. Their anchorage of choice, Prickly Pear Cays, is one of the most picturesque locations of the Caribbean. Its turquoise waters and landmark restaurant is a snapshot worth
April 10, 2026
This type of photo often makes people want to book a trip to the Caribbean instantly: a catamaran anchoring in turquoise seas near St. Maarten / St. Martin. It is unknown whether it is a privately owned boat or a
April 3, 2026
Foodie hotspot Grand Case is famous for its sunsets. In this particular sunset photo, it is almost like stars are showing above this village known for its many restaurants on its namesake boulevard. Instead, if you look closer, it highlights