St. Maarten Travel Guide

Local tips and guides for planning your time on St. Maarten.

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Simpson Bay Bridge Schedule 2026 and How to Beat the Traffic

The Simpson Bay Bridge opens seven times a day and stops all car traffic for 10 to 20 minutes each time. Here are the 2026 times and how to plan around them.

October 6, 2026

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St. Maarten Cruise Port to Maho Beach: Don't Miss Your Ship

Maho Beach looks like a quick hop on a map, but it is 25-45 minutes from the St. Maarten cruise port. Here's how to get there by taxi, private transfer, or bus, plus the return-trip timing that keeps you from missing your ship.

May 8, 2026

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Is There Uber in St. Maarten? 2026 Rideshare and Taxi Guide

No Uber, no Lyft, no rideshare apps in St. Maarten. Here's how island transport works, from government taxis to pre-booked private transfers.

May 7, 2026

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St. Maarten Taxi Rates 2026: What You Should Actually Pay

No meters, no apps, no posted prices on the van. St. Maarten taxis use government-set zone-based fares, and if you don't know the official rates, you'll overpay. Here are the exact 2026 prices from the cruise port and airport.

April 28, 2026

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French Side vs Dutch Side St. Maarten: Which to Visit

St. Maarten is the smallest inhabited sea island shared by two sovereign nations. One side is Dutch, the other French, and they feel completely different. Here's how to decide which side to visit, or why you should see both.

April 8, 2026

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Maho Beach Plane Spotting: A Local Guide

Maho Beach is one of the most thrilling spots in the Caribbean, where jumbo jets land just feet above sunbathers. Here's what to know before you go.

March 20, 2026

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St. Maarten Cruise Port Guide for First-Timers

First time at St. Maarten's cruise port? A local guide to the terminal, transport options, taxi prices, and how to spend your port day.

April 1, 2026

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Best Beaches in St. Maarten: A Local's Guide to 12 Shores

With 37 beaches on an island just 37 square miles, St. Maarten has a perfect strip of sand for everyone. Here are the 12 beaches we recommend to every visitor.

March 15, 2026

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St. Maarten Shore Excursions: 2026 Guide for Cruise Passengers

Planning shore excursions in St. Maarten? The best tours and beaches, plus practical tips for making the most of your port day.

March 25, 2026

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