Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. St Maarten has recognised yachting merit as a Caribbean yacht hub.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
St Maarten is a major Caribbean yacht hub with Simpson Bay marinas, yacht services, airport access and easy links to St Barths and Anguilla.
St Maarten and Saint Martin form one of the Caribbean’s most important yacht hubs, combining Dutch and French island culture, major marina infrastructure, provisioning, refit support, airport access, restaurants, beaches and regional cruising links.
Simpson Bay is the centre of the yacht scene, with facilities such as Yacht Club Isle de Sol and Simpson Bay Marina supporting visiting yachts. The island is also valued for marine businesses, technical services and easy access to nearby St Barths, Anguilla and the Leeward Islands.
For guests, the island offers beaches, restaurants, nightlife, shopping, beach clubs and two distinct cultural atmospheres on one island. For captains and managers, the island’s practical support network makes it a key Caribbean operating base.
| Region | Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Local region / area | Leeward Islands |
| Country | Sint Maarten / Saint Martin |
| City / main area | Simpson Bay / Marigot |
| Destination type | Caribbean yacht hub |
| Cruising area | Caribbean / Leeward Islands |
| Best season | December to April |
| Best time to visit | The main yacht season is winter and early spring, with strong regional movement between St Maarten, St Barths and Anguilla. |
| Season | Caribbean winter season |
| Charter appeal | Very high |
| Nearest airport | Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) |
|---|---|
| Airport access | Princess Juliana International Airport is close to Simpson Bay and is one of the Caribbean’s most useful yacht access airports. |
| Marina access | Simpson Bay provides major marina and yacht-service infrastructure, including Isle de Sol and related facilities. |
| Superyacht berthing | Strong Caribbean superyacht berthing and support, especially around Simpson Bay. |
| Luxury hotels | La Samanna; Belmond-associated luxury history; Sonesta Ocean Point; nearby St Barths and Anguilla resorts |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | Grand Case dining, Simpson Bay restaurants, Marigot waterfront venues and beach clubs |
| Attractions | Simpson Bay; Maho Beach; Grand Case; Marigot; Orient Bay; nearby St Barths and Anguilla |
| Events | events.EventPage.None |
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