Dutch Sint Maarten

Cupecoy Beach

Lined with sandstone cliffs and caves, which affords privacy along this usually narrow beach; the surf can be strong, though the wind is often blocked by the rocks; far end of the beach is clothing optional.

Dawn Beach

Excellent snorkelling; reef runs parallel to the beach offering protection for the shore, as well as for the life beneath the waters. Enjoy lunch, dinner, or a snack with a cool, refreshing beverage at Mr. Busby's Beach Bar as you look out over the ocean and St. Barths.

Great Bay

Over a mile long, the waters in Great Bay are kept calm by the protection of the bay.

Little Bay

Never more than 25 meters wide.

Maho Bay

White sand, rocks at either end. On most days, you can look across the water at the island of Saba.

 

Mullet Bay

 

Shaded by palm trees.

Simpson Bay Lagoon

Sandwiched between the fishing village and the murmuring sea, the calm waters of the lagoon offers the perfect venue for a variety of watersports.

Oyster Pond

Home of the Oyster Pond Marina.

Guana Bay

Rugged, secluded; the Atlantic surf can be quite strong.

French Saint Martin

 

Orient Beach/ Baie Orientale

A huge crescent of sand cradles a turquoise cove and offers a fabulous view of the sea and Pinel Island; the bay is an underwater marine reserve; this beach is clothing optional and is the playground of the nudist resort, Club Orient.

Grand Case Beach

 

Narrow, quiet, pristine; good snorkeling in the south end; calm waters.

Long Beach/ Baie Longue

Nearly deserted; topless optional.

Prune Bay Beach

Small strip of sand, cliff on one end, no facilities, secluded; topless optional.

 

Rouge Beach/ Baie Rouge

 

Pink coral sand, expansive cove, turquoise water.

Friar's Beach

Good snorkelling.

Pinel Island

A small islet off Orient Beach, a ferry brings you from French Cul de Sac to the private seclusion of Pinel Island in minutes. Beautiful white sandy beaches and excellent snorkelling. Jet ski rentals are also available. Pack a picnic lunch for one of the easiest and most relaxing daytrips on St. Maarten.

Tintamarre

A deserted four square mile island off the north side of St. Martin, this is a beautiful destination of many daysail trips. One side of the island is splashed by calm waters and excellent snorkelling can be experienced off the shores. Remnants of an old farmhouse and a dilapidated airstrip can be seen as you walk across the island, also called Flat Island, to see the more savage waters found on the other side.

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