(Header photo courtesy of St. Eustatius Tourism Foundation)
St Maarten / St Martin forms the middle of a multinational archipelago; all wholly different in character and nature and hence all great ideas for a day trip. Many of St Maarten / St Martin’s neighboring islands are within eyesight. British Anguilla is only a 7 kilometers distance away, with some of the region’s most attractive beaches.
Anguilla’s stretched presence can be seen from all over the French side, and many parts of the Dutch side. No beaches, but the highest mountain (volcano) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands can be found on Saba, which towering silhouette can be seen from all over the Dutch side – even though it is 50 kilometers away. Together with its neighboring “historical gem” Statia or as the Dutch call it St Eustatius, they form municipalities of the Netherlands (contrary to the autonomous status of Dutch side St Maarten). French St Barths can be witnessed from the eastern part of the island, a haven for the international jetset.
To all surrounding islands, multiple flights a day depart from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). The same accounts for boats, be it a standard connection or a boat charter or rental of your own. From both the Simpson Bay Marina as well as Bobby’s Marina, boats depart – but not always on a daily basis. Please check availability of your shipping line of choice beforehand.
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