St. Maarten / St. Martin Sailing Blog

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!

July 10, 2026

How Long Should Your St. Maarten Getaway Be? What Timeframe Should You Book?

If you are planning a St. Maarten holiday, one of the most frequently asked questions is how long you should book your stay to really get to know the island. The short answer is that most visitors choose to spend around

Auction items June collage

July 1, 2026

The St. Maarten Auction July Specials!

The St. Maarten Auction July Specials! | St. Maarten / St. Martin   Looking for something exciting to do this month? Let us help you plan the perfect escape!   Discover a curated selection of incredible auction items, starting at

June 8, 2026

Activity Of The Week: Full Day Gourmet Sailing with Pyratz Gourmet Sailing

Pyratz Gourmet Sailing offers the ultimate catamaran experience, blending the timeless pleasure of sailing with refined gastronomy on a full day of gourmet sailing. Designed for travelers who prefer elegance over crowds, their cruises are limited to just eight guests,

yachts in the harbour of sint maarten at IGY

June 4, 2026

IGY Marinas Receive Prestigious Blue Flag Ecolabel Certification

St. Maarten — May 29, 2026   St. Maarten just reinforced itself as leading yachting hub! Island Global Yachting (IGY) Simpson Bay Marina and IGY Yacht Club Isle de Sol Marina on the island of St. Maarten are proud to

Aerial view of Icon of the Seas

May 19, 2026

Today in the St. Maarten Cruise Port: Icon of the Seas

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

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