Many repeat clients say that St. Martin is the perfect progression after your first or second Caribbean charter. It has good winds, medium seas and several short distance sails to fantastic spots such as Ile Pinel and Tintamarre, Anguilla or Saint Barth. St. Martin is the world's smallest island divided between two principalities: French in the north, Dutch in the south. Philipsburg, the capital of Dutch Sint Maarten, is a popular stop for those interested in duty free shopping, casinos and nightlife and has some great bars around the waterfront.
Marina & starting point
Captain Oliver’s Marina on the eastern side of St.Martin has a good choice of bars and restaurants where you can sample local seafood as well as international dishes.There is a well-stocked supermarket for provisioning, drinks and ice as well as showers and accommodation available at the on site hotel.. From here we offer a range of bareboats between 35ft and 51ft and crewed boat up to 90ft.
Bareboat Exp. Level
From 1 - easy to 5 - very experienced: 4. We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat
Diving
The water surrounding the island is filled with a wonderful diversity of marine life, including coral and has a variety of old shipwrecks for diving enthusiasts to discover. Lots of diving centers around the Islands.
Airport
Juliana International Airport daily flights to the main cities of the world.
Language
French / English.
Currency
US Dollars and € Euro are used. Major credit cards may be accepted in hotels, restaurants and some shops. There are many places throughout the sailing areas to exchange money from cash, Travellers Cheques and Major Credit Cards.
Strong points
Saint Martin, the ‘duty free’ island of the Antilles, is more than likely the island with the most bustling day or night life. Day after day, the steady flow of liners brings waves of tourists. If you’re looking for more peace and quiet, however, steer for Saint Barthelemy or Anguilla. Saint Martin is the starting point for the Virgin Islands.
Modern infrastructure of nautical support
Big and nice beaches, surfing spot.
Various options of leisure : casinos, nightclub, bars and restaurants
Excellent infrastructures for diving and practising of other water sports in clear and pleasant waters. Excursions and tours within the islands.
Sample cruise
One week cruise around St Martin
One way
Tortola (British Virgin Islands), Guadeloupe / Martinique (FWI), Union (Grenadines Islands)
Charters
Bareboats, Crewed Cruises, Luxury sailing yachts and motoryachts.
