Watch BEFORE You Go to Saint Martin and Sint Maarten 2025

Planning a trip to St. Martin or Sint Maarten? Watch these 17 helpful tips you must know to plan your perfect Caribbean trip.

This video offers insights from our own experiences that we wish we knew before setting foot on the island. From must-visit spots like Pinel Island, and Great Bay Beach, to the stunning Cupecoy Beach, we've got your itinerary sorted!

Discover everything you need to know, from pre-trip preparations to landing in SXM airport and beyond. Our firsthand tips will make your Caribbean getaway seamless and unforgettable.

Join us as we share our insights to make your St. Martin and St. Maarten adventure as amazing as ours was. Don't miss out on the beauty this island has to offer – watch the video now and start planning your dream Caribbean escape!

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[charlesboyer]

Excellent video of one my favorite places in the world. Looks like you had fun! You're right about the Dutch side being the more commercialized half. Orient Beach is definitely a nude beach on one side...and what has been seen cannot be unseen! Next time you go, be sure to take the ferry to Anguilla and then go to East Shoal Bay Beach -- it will blow your mind at how nice it is there. All you need to go is your passport, since Anguilla is British. It was ~$50 round trip last time we were there and It's totally worth it. Shoal Bay often rated one of the Top 10 beaches in the world and for good reason!

[Tripweaver]

Fun fact - if you go to the website for the Port of Sint Maarten, there is a schedule that shows when the cruise ships will be in port. Then you can plan around the crowds and you'll know when you'll have less competition for your activities. (Thanks for that tidbit, Riselle.) Also, U.S. visitors won't need power adapters on the Dutch side as they use U.S. standards.

[JordanSteinagel]

Haha the guy on the cliff 😂 Awesome video guys! Super useful and appreciated 🙏🏻

[Sted]

To expand on a few points in your view: Caribbean Travel season is typically December to March or April it's when things tend to be more expensive for most Caribbean islands. Summer months aren't as busy and because it's hurricane season alot of things cost less and more private, also islands from Anguilla to Antigua might get tropical waves ( quick passing showers )... As regards other islands Anguilla, St Barts, and Saba make great day trips via ferry. Fun Fact about the French and Dutch sides: the actually had different curfews during the pandemic, on was 8pm and the other 10pm, regarding the Jet blast, it more dangerous for people trying to hold on to the fence, people have been blown in traffic, on the pavement where they can get injured or worse. On the beach it just pushes you on the water and blows away anything on the ground. As I was watching your initial video the rougher seas are more on the Atlantic side than Caribbean side. Y'all did a lot of beach hoping I was hoping to see y'all do more activities like ziplineing and tubing which are a must. Finally if y'all return to St. Maarten and go over to St. Barts there is a spot to watch noncommercal planes land, these little planes come in so low down hill that you literally have to duck to avoid "possibly" getting hit by their wheels.

[sxmchicki]

My island ❤ Hope you enjoyed your stay! You next stay should be for carnival 🎉 best time ever guaranteed!

[HectorMorales-bcpl]

I'm happy that u all enjoyed your stay at my island 🏝️🙌🏽🇸🇽

[brooklynwatsontv]

I like that I can count on your page for travel advice. I watched your Aruba video and it was very helpful before I went. Planning to go to St. Maarten and one of the other nearby islands.

[eb]

"With all his might with his thingy swinging on the wind"- LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣, OMG you made my day!

[tinacarlson]

My husband and I flew in and stayed 5 days also after coming on a cruise, that was one of our favorite vacations

[Charsstuff]

Really nice video. Thank you. PS you two are so cute together!

[Zelielz]

You guys are really cool, and good video btw

[dontmatter]

Great video ! Thank you for sharing. Where did you get your rental car from?

[markperry]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. We are thinking of going there next year and this was very helpful.

[filmkiba]

Saint Martin looks beautiful😍🥰✌️, island of 2 different nation, the dutch and french side. I love the landscape, mountains, beach. Thanks For Sharing.

[kateflorin]

We are here now, just arrive few hours ago. Watching your you tube channel to find out what we should do.

[jameschambers]

Great video. Looking to suprise the wife for our Anniversary in July. Thanks for the tips.

[colmu]

Greetings from Germany, I really enjoyed your videos about Sint Maarten and we are looking forward to visiting in April. Thanks for all of the tips. All the best and keep those videos coming.

[TVResults]

That food looks fantastic. A few years back we came off the ship, jumped on the ferry, and headed over to Great Bay beach. A fisherman was just bringing up some fish he caught to a restaurant. We followed him over and met the cook there. She said pick off some fish and I'll make a complete meal for you. She reminded me of one of my Aunts who loved to cook, a very warm lady. We took her up on the offer and had an incredible meal. One of my favorite vacation memories. We have some great photos from that time. One of our favorites is the one with the cook and us with the food.

We are headed to Philipsburg again next week as it is a stop on our cruise again. I'd love to go at a time when we can just stay like you all did and enjoy on our own time. It is on the list to do now. We have done Puerto Rico that way and loved it.I would walk down to get a few bakery items while the owner was preparing the lunch items, some of the best food I've ever had. We rented a house not far from the beach at a little higher elevation. Sleeping to the sound of the waves and breeze was incredible. Thanks again, looking forward to checking out more of your videos.

[kimmontenegro]

Just found a great price to go there. Thanks for the kayaking tip! Debating on traveling with my inflatable to possibly save money.

[abzg]

AnGUILla is always open in high or low season and we have the best beaches 😊