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St. Maarten is located in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 300 km southeast of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The island is divided in half between France and the Netherlands and it is noted as the smallest inhabited sea island divided by two nations.

St. Maarten directly refers to the southern Dutch half of the island which is considered part of the Netherlands Antilles. This side of the island is the most commonly visited for a St. Maarten Yacht Charter because of its vibrant nightlife, beautiful beaches, jewelery, casinos and a generous bar to guest ratio. The region is also notorious for serving quixotic rum based concoctions from guavaberry liquors. Travelers also get the best of both worlds by being able to enjoy both gourmet French and Indian Cuisine.

Despite the short runway, arrival to the island has been made quite simple with two full service airports, Princess Juliana International Airport and Grand Case Airport. The airports receive many major jet charters and commercial airlines. Charter agents are also available to expediate yacht entry for those traveling on a Caribbean Yacht Charter.

 Although most of our clients opt to stay aboard their luxury yacht charter, St. Maarten is home to several world-class accommodations, including luxurious resorts, villas, and timeshares, many of which are privately available for rent or sale. The Caribbean Real Estate continues to thrive, St. Maarten properties are no exception. Some properties have over 200 rooms, while others have fewer than twenty. Many are located directly on beaches and in upscale shopping districts. Villas pepper the coast, boasting private beaches. Some are private residences, while others are available to affluent renters.

Because the island is located along the intertropical convergence zone where it is directly affected by strong hurricane seasons, seasonal chartering is a must. Our firm carefully monitors weather activity for each client so that we may better advise them. Typically the months of December through April are the best time to schedule your yacht charter.

While most charters arrange a private chef for crewed yacht charters, the island of St. Maarten is widely known for its hundreds of gourmet (and more moderately priced) restaurants on both sides of the island. Shopping on St Maarten and Saint Martin offers high quality duty-free goods in numerous boutiques. The island has a well-earned reputation as a "shopper's paradise". Popular goods include local crafts & arts, exotic foods, jewelry, liquor, tobacco, leather goods, as well as most designer goods. Because of Duty free Tax free abound the island has become more of a shopping and relaxing destination. Most often the designer goods are offered at significant discounts, often up to 40% lower than US retail prices. 

Popular neighboring islands in the region incliude St. Bart’s, Antigua, St. Vincent, Saba, Saint Kitts and Nevis. The majority of these islands are within a visible vicinity from St. Maarten. Unique food, fantastic cultural and yachting events and kind residents contribute to St. Maarten being such a coveted destination in the Caribbean.

For more information about the European inspired island, check out the official website for the St Maarten Tourist Bureau , www.VacationStMaarten.com