What differentiates us
Two destinations in one
An island with both French and Dutch nationality, for greater cultural wealth.
The climate
Warm and sunny all year round, for an eternal summer.
Languages
A scintillating melting pot of English, French, Spanish and Creole, so that everyone will find it easy to communicate.
The beaches
The sheltered bays and secret coves boast a succession of 37 sandy stretches.
Currency
Two major currencies – the dollar and the euro – are accepted across the island, making payments easier.
Flights
St. Martin is a thriving Caribbean hub thanks to its two airports, making it an international destination with Europe and America.
Gastronomy
A fusion of flavors, championing French and Caribbean culinary traditions, concocted by the best chefs, creating a whole lifestyle in itself.
The variety of activities
There’s never a dull moment here thanks to the wide range of nature, sporty, cultural and heritage activities.
A diverse range of tourist attractions & facilities
St. Martin always has original and surprising ideas up its sleeve, to please couples, families and groups.
Sailing
On St. Martin, you can go sailing on a catamaran or motor boat, for a day trip or much longer, with qualified professionals.
A choice destination for incentive travel
St. Martin is an ideal, and highly sought-after, destination for hosting corporate events.
The base from which to venture to other islands
From St. Martin, it’s possible to reach the closest islands for a day trip either by boat or by plane.
The airlines
There are two airports on the island of St. Martin. travelers arrive on the Dutch side at the Princess Juliana airport, or land on the French side, at Grand Case airport. There are lots of regional and international flights to and from the destination, operated by the biggest airlines.
Almost 30 airlines fly to and from the island. The regional airlines are Air Caraïbes, Air Antilles, St-Barth Commuter, Winair, LIAT, and West Indies Helicopters for flights around the Caribbean. The international airlines that take care of the majority of medium and long-haul flights to and from St. Martin are Air France, KLM, American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, Jet Blue, Spirit, Frontier, Air Canada, Sunwing, Air Transat, WestJet and Copa Airlines.
The cruise lines
There are two ports on St. Martin. On the French side, Galisbay Port is near Marigot. Medium-sized cruise liners dock here, offering luxury services. The cruise liners coming into Galisbay Port are mainly Seadream Yacht, Ponant, and Crystal Cruises.
On the Dutch side, the St-Maarten Port Authority is a deepwater port, at the far end of Great Bay. The biggest cruise ships in the world can dock here. Stopovers are made by the most famous cruise lines, including Carnival Cruises, MSC Croisières, Viking Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland American Lines, Azamara Cruises and Disney Cruises.
Island to island transport
From St. Martin, it is very easy to get to the nearby islands, either by boat or by plane. Most local companies organize daily flights or ferry services, for residents and holidaymakers alike. Therefore, the islands of Anguilla, St. Barthelemy, Saba, Sint Eustatius, St. Kitts, and Antigua have direct connections to the Friendly Island. It is very easy to go island-hopping for a day trip or longer. There are small planes such as Cessna, Twin Otter and helicopters providing a wide range of connections by air. There are also several ferry crossings per day.
