{"id":493,"date":"2023-06-28T09:10:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T07:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.worldwideluxuryyacht.com\/blog\/?p=493"},"modified":"2025-01-30T07:07:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T06:07:07","slug":"discover-8-fascinating-things-to-do-when-visiting-st-martin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/discover-8-fascinating-things-to-do-when-visiting-st-martin\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover these 8 fascinating things to do when visiting St Martin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located in the northeast Caribbean Sea, St Martin or Sint Marteen<\/a> is a 37-square-mile dual-governed island. Nicknamed the “Friendly Island,” it is a supreme destination for yacht charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The north side is part of France and the home of the tastiest restaurants and party beaches. The southern part belongs to Netherlands Antilles, and it provides lively casinos, bars, and clubs for a vibrant nightlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both sides boast pristine beaches, gourmet restaurants, luxury shops, and myriad attractions, narrowed down here to the top 8.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1 – Enjoy the beaches!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

37 beaches and 44 miles of picture-perfect coastline provide the stress-free vibe of this Caribbean Island. Sea temperatures year-round in St. Martin averages in the soothing mid-70s, and the shallow crystal-clear waters are welcoming for your charter catamaran. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun-drenched and quiet, packed with water sports activities, unspoiled or fueled with luxurious facilities, the beaches can satisfy everyone. There are also topless and nude bathing on the French side of the island! If you are interested in these areas, go to Orient Beach, dubbed the “St. Tropez of the Caribbean.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our favorite one is Little Bay, an <\/strong>intimate white sand beach, <\/strong>known as a birds’ paradise.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 – Try amazing diving spots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On your charter yacht, go to Pinel Island, Tintamarre Island, or Green Cay to enjoy snorkeling in a marine protected area just outside Orient Bay. You’ll swim with sea turtles and Caribbean reef sharks in colorful corals.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Thanks to its turquoise waters, St Martin provides more than 45 sites to dive with visible depths of up to 100m. The reefs are home to multi-colored tropical fishes, rays, eels, and lobsters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also explore multiple shipwrecks. The most famous is HMS Proselyte. It was a member of the Royal Dutch Navy before the crew mutinied and passed the ship to the Royal Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saint Martin is excellent for first-timers that wonder what they are missing out. Many diving companies offer their services for those who are not scuba certified.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read also: Saint Martin vs Sint Marteen which one is for you ?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 – Charter a luxury yacht<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Known as “the Mega-Yacht Capital of the Caribbean,” St. Martin provides numerous marinas and high-end facilities for luxury yachts. Treat yourself and charter a boat<\/a> to have more privacy and more flexibility on where you go.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The possibilities of yacht charter are numerous from the smallest sailing yachts to the imposing motor yachts in Saint Martin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pamper yourself with a crewed charter yacht<\/a> to relax on the deck or enjoy the water toys while the team takes care of everything else. A bareboat charter yacht offers the opportunity to explore the area on your own, with a cruise designed to suit your desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embedded between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, St Martin is the perfect gateway to visit the Lesser Antilles and islands, such as Anguilla, St. Barts, and Saba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 – Experience fabulous meals and drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With more than 400 restaurants on the whole island, you can spend a year tasting new spots ranging from fast food to fine dining. The French side of Saint Martin is famous for its gastronomic and fancy meals. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Make sure to try the incredibly fresh seafood, especially lobster<\/strong><\/a>. The quintessential Creole courses often include conch, goat, and oxtail. But if you’d enjoy more exotic dishes, the island has almost all international cuisine covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you have to try the Guava berry, a national liqueur made from oak-aged rum, cane sugar, and local, wild guava berries.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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