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Philipsburg, St. Maarten
With an area of only 37 square miles, the island of St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world to be divided between two governments. The southern Dutch half offers casinos, duty-free shopping and island culture. The French half is all subdued sophistication.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Port of St. Maarten
Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
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Language
The local language is Dutch, French, Spanish and English. Say "hello" in Spanish: "hola", Dutch: "hallo", French: "bonjour" -
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Best Way to Get Around
Organized Shore Excursions for beaches, kayaking, sightseeing, power rafting and more! Pier to downtown-1 mile. -
Famous For
Philipsburg has 50 unique dive locations! Kayak to secret coves then visit Fort Amsterdam and see border monuments. -
Fun Fact #1
St. Maarten was spotted by Christopher Columbus in 1493. But the island's real history began with French and Dutch settlers who divided the island in 1648. -
Fun Fact #2
Divided between Holland and France St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world to be shared by two sovereign nations.
Philipsburg TOP EXCURSIONS
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America's Cup Regatta
Dennis Conner's America's Cup winning Stars & Stripes or one of her contenders, Canada II and True North IV are yours fo...
Open Top Double Decker
Tour St. Maarten by open-air double-decker bus with scenic stops, rum and cheese tastings, and time to explore Philipsbu...
Spirit Of St. Maarten Luxury Snorkel Cruise
Treat yourself to the ultimate cruise on a classic wooden schooner where everything is first class, including the servic...
Ultimate Island Tour & Explorer Cruise
This is the ultimate way to spend your day in St. Maarten. This tour visits both the French and Dutch side of the island...