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St. Maarten (Philipsburg)

Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands)

"Two Nations, One Island of Beaches"

ABOUT

Philipsburg on the Dutch side welcomes cruise ships with its Great Bay boardwalk, beach bars, and duty-free shopping on Front Street. Famous Maho Beach lets visitors watch jets land just overhead, and Orient Bay on the French side is a stylish beach strip. Grand Case is renowned as the island's dining capital, and boat trips sail to Pinel Island, Tintamarre, and neighboring Anguilla and St. Barts. The Rainforest Adventures zipline adds thrills.

MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS

Great Bay Beach & Philipsburg boardwalk, Front Street shopping, Maho Beach plane spotting, Orient Bay, Grand Case, Pinel Island, Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill zipline, Fort Amsterdam

BEST TIME TO VISIT

December–April

LOCAL TIPS

US dollars are accepted everywhere; respect safety signs at Maho Beach; bring a passport if visiting the French side and nearby islands

GO AEDVENTURE'S ADVICE

One of the busiest Eastern Caribbean cruise ports. Sell Grand Case dining and Anguilla day trips for land stays.

IDEAL DAYS TO SPEND

3–5 days

AVERAGE COST PER DAY

$150–$350

📍 Palm-lined Great Bay Beach with boats and green hills in Philipsburg, St. Maarten