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St Martin


Half French, half Dutch, all charter island — a gateway to the Leewards with two distinct cultures on one shore.

Introduction

A St Martin sailing itinerary is two countries in one. The northern French half evokes a more distinctly European feel with its cafes and French-speaking populace. Here you can enjoy a more secluded atmosphere, you can walk along miles of remote white sandy beaches as far as the eye can see, enjoying some well-deserved privacy among picturesque rocky outcrops.

The Dutch half, on the other hand, caters to anyone looking for that festive Caribbean vibe and is where casinos, night clubs, and skyscrapers mingle with spectacular scenery. Our St Martin sailing itinerary will help you get the most out of your trip.

St Martin is a place of sunshine and serenity, mountains and beaches, surrounded by turquoise waters and hidden coves where you must take advantage of the yachts and sailboats to truly absorb all that this amazing island has to offer.

Planning. We’ve made planning your holiday to St. Martin smooth and hassle-free. Our network of local operators will ensure you get to see the very best of St. Martin‘s crystal blue waters that lap gently onto dreamy fine sand beaches and gorgeous coves.

The Route

Your St Martin Day by Day


  1. Day 1

    Anse Marcel Beach

    Day 1 of the St Martin — full daily narrative coming as atlas extraction continues.

  2. Day 2

    Anguilla

    Day 2 of the St Martin — full daily narrative coming as atlas extraction continues.

  3. Day 3

    Tintamarre

    Day 3 of the St Martin — full daily narrative coming as atlas extraction continues.

  4. Day 4

    St Barts

    Day 4 of the St Martin — full daily narrative coming as atlas extraction continues.

  5. Day 5

    Philipsburg

    Day 5 of the St Martin — full daily narrative coming as atlas extraction continues.

  6. Day 6

    St Martin

    Day 6 of the St Martin — full daily narrative coming as atlas extraction continues.

  7. Day 7

    Anse Marcel

    15 NM

    Join your boat and embark on your St Martin sailing itinerary at Anse Marcel Marina, located in an isolated and beautifully developed beach on the north of the island. Embraced on either side by hilly terrain, Anse Marcel beach has calm waters popular with families, who also enjoy wandering around the marina and its shops. On a St Martin sailing itinerary, a great place to visit is the nearby island of Anguilla. Only 15 Nm from St. Martin, this British territory is one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Spend your day on a cruise around the island to the cays and coves. Snorkel and marvel at the colourful underwater life. Have lunch at a local restaurant or enjoy a picnic at one of the outer cays on our St Martin sailing itinerary. The idyllic island of Tintamarre has been described as a tropical paradise and is a great destination to visit on a St Martin sailing itinerary. Make a midday stop there, and snorkel with the sea turtles and other colourful marine life. Then head to St. Barts for the evening, where you can sample what many say is the best cuisine in the Caribbean. Spend the night in a private villa or one of the island’s luxurious hotels. This may be the biggest splurge of your St Martin sailing itinerary but it will be well worth it. For an active day out on the water, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and other aquatic sports are easily arranged. Or you can lazily stroll along the picturesque beach in the morning and shop for the latest French fashion in the

Practical Details

Plan Your St Martin Charter


Getting There

The best way to get to your St Martin sailing itinerary is by flying into the island’s airport in St Maarten on the Dutch side of the islands, the airport is called Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). This airport has flights from Europe which include direct flights from Paris and Amsterdam, which can be connected to London and other European cities. The island has direct flights into many US cities including Miami, Charlotte, Atlanta, JFK, and Philadelphia.

Weather

The best sailing weather for the St Martin sailing itinerary is…all the time! With very steady temperatures, the average high for December – March is 28°C, and around 31°C in the summertime. Wind conditions on a St Martin sailing itinerary make for some of the best sailing conditions in the world. Winter winds are usually northeast, 15 – 25 knots, and summer winds come from the south-east, around 15 -25 knots.

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