St. Maarten / St. Martin Things To Do Blog

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.

A picture of a cruise ship trough a window of Fort Amsterdam

July 16, 2025

One St. Maarten / St. Martin Day Cruise Visit Itinerary “Fortresses & History Hop”

Sieges & Struggles   In their attempts to conquer the gold of the Spanish main and to keep pirates out, European powers built many fortresses in the Caribbean. Both sides of St. Maarten / St. Martin also had their fair

Natural pool hiking trail in St. Maarten

July 14, 2025

One Day Cruise Visit Itinerary “Exploring the East Side -Hike & Beach Day”

Go East!   Many cruise visitors spend their day in capital Philipsburg and its famed Great Bay Beach along the namesake bay. Others head west to famed Maho Beach. The eastern part of the island is often overlooked by cruise

A toast to Pelikaan Beer

July 11, 2025

One Day Cruise Visit Itinerary “St. Maarten / St. Martin Craft Beer Tour”

Small Country, A Lot Brewing St. Maarten / St. Martin has a variety of craft beers on offer. Of the three big island brands Caribbean Brewing Company, Pelikaan Brewery and SXM Beer, all hop produce is brewed on island.  

cupecoy beach st. maarten

July 10, 2025

Caribbean Journal Shines a Spotlight on Cupecoy Beach in St. Maarten

Looking for a picture-perfect beach in St. Maarten? Caribbean Journal featured Cupecoy Beach as their “Photo of the Week” – and it’s easy to see why!   This stunning snapshot, contributed by Caribbean Journal reader Nikki Carriere, captures the island’s signature

Philipsburg Boardwalk

July 9, 2025

One Day St. Maarten Visit Itinerary “Only in Philipsburg”

Every visit to a St. Maarten / St. Martin monument, shop, restaurant and activity provides a unique experience. But you might have chosen one of the above shore excursion types already on another port of call, or booked one for