An island that is half Dutch, half French and all about the perfect vacation. Here, exotic excursions abound and duty-free shopping is an island-wide event.

From our dock in the capital, Philipsburg, you are just minutes away from the clear turquoise water and white sands of the island's famed pristine beaches. Set off on horseback to discover a secluded beach. Enjoy tours deep within the island and witness the history of this wondrous place. Try your hand at the island's eight casinos. Delight in the beauty of a butterfly farm.

Hike and bike through mountain paths and along the seashore. Golf at one of the Caribbean's most challenging courses. Scale Paradise Peak, the highest point on the island rising 1,500 feet above the sea.

From wondrous historic sites to bountiful beaches, from magnificent dining to marvelous shopping — there's always more for you to explore at this beautiful port.

Things to Do in St. Maarten:

Fort St. Louis
Explore the largest historical monument on St. Maarten, overlooking Marigot Bay. This magnificent fort, built in 1767 by France's King Louis XVI, is steeped in history and provides an amazing view of the island.

Mount Concordia
Take to the trail on Mount Concordia! See where the original treaty dividing St. Martin and St. Maarten was signed by the French and the Dutch.

Marigot
Discover a small gem of a city, only four streets wide and filled with all the flavors and finery of a French market town. Enjoy cafes and pastry shops. Find designer fashions and jewelry in beautiful boutiques.

Phillipsburg
Tour Phillipsburg, the capital of Dutch St. Maarten. Founded in 1763 by John Philips, a Scottish captain in the Dutch navy, it became a bustling center of international trade. Today it is as dynamic as ever, with fabulous shopping and captivating cafes.