Research has shown that visitors find one of St. Maartens / St. Martins attractive features that there is so much to do on the island. From inspiring tours to thrill seeking excursions on land, sailing and other activities on the water as well as those under water, the offer of things to do is vast and keeps expanding. Most excursions are within easy reach for cruise passengers too. This blog highlights the rich variety of options on how to spend a day on St. Maarten / St. Martin and news pertaining to them.
August 6, 2025
St. Maarten / St. Martin is world-famous for the proximity of Maho Beach to the runway of St. Maarten Airport. Hundreds of resort and cruise visitors visit the beach daily to watch planes land overhead and experience the jet blast during departures. The experience features on many island
August 4, 2025
The Caribbean is known for its amazing weather year round. But an occasional shower can occur even in beach paradises – ironically, you run the most chance of such when most people visit the islands, in winter. So you’ve
August 1, 2025
On August 17, join us at Ital Shack for a vibrant tribute to the legacy of Marcus Garvey—a visionary leader whose message of Black pride, unity, and self-determination still echoes across generations. We’re celebrating Garvey’s spirit with two events that
July 30, 2025
Little Bay Beach vs Great Bay Beach Day Great Bay Beach, as the closest beach you might encounter during your cruise trip, is a bustling place. Next to a popular cruise visitor spot and shopping destination, it is also
July 29, 2025
In a series of portraits of people working on the island visitor experience – sometimes in a hidden way – today’s highlighted person is Michiel Parent, Commercial Director at Princess Juliana International Airport since January of 2024. In his