Traveler Information: Is St. Maarten / St. Martin Open in Fall?
Caribbean Low Season: September & October
Many hotels, restaurants and activities Caribbean destinations reduce their activity level in late summer until high visitor volumes pick back up around Thanksgiving. On some islands, it can even be hard to find a hotel able to accommodate you or a restaurant to feed you around September. In other words, the destination could be considered “closed”. Such can be a deception if looking for a great all-round island getaway holiday you had planned.
Open Year Round
Fortunately, such is not the case on St. Maarten / St. Martin. The destination is “open for business” throughout the entire year. Some restaurants might close only for September; the vast majority of restaurants will however be open like any time in the year.
Sooner, you could even argue fall is the best time to visit St. Maarten / St. Martin. Prices can be lower on top of an already affordable track record of the destination, and the island is less busy compared to for example a very bustling spring. It allows for better and more efficient exploration of the island, its pristine beaches, diverse areas, beautiful nature and varied excursions.
Areas With Less Activity in Fall & Alternatives
Areas where you could run into some hotels and restaurants taking a September and or October break would be French side Orient Bay Beach and nearby St. Barth’s, if you are planning a day trip or island hopping holiday by ferry.
In all cases, it rewards to see in advance if your eatery of choice is available in the months right after summer holidays, as opening times could differ off-season. Our hotel and excursion booking engines will swiftly tell you about whether your favorite lodgings and activities are ready to be booked at your desired dates. In any scenario, St. Maarten / St. Martin will have a cornucopia of alternatives available during this timeframe.
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