Saint Martin is a island country located in the Caribbean that is divided between the French Republic and the Kingdom of the Netherlands splitting the territory roughly 60/40. Take a small ship trip with Adventure Life around the Islands with the vantage point of size, allowing the boat to access smaller coves, reefs, and ports that are impossible on larger vessels. You could also combine a small ship cruise with a trip to other Caribbean islands. Walkthrough the boardwalk with many stores, bars, fun activities, and restaurants to one side and the gorgeous white sanded beach with clear water to the other. Or you could simply relax on Orient or Little Bay Beach.Contact Adventure Life's travel experts to start planning your trip to St. Martin today!
The most popular months to visit St. Martin are between December and April- even though it's chilly in most places of the world, it's warm and comfortable in St. Martin. The only downside of visiting St. Martin during these months is that the prices will be extremely high, you'll need to book your flight and reservations months in advance, and there will be a lot of crowds.
Between May and June is an excellent time to visit St. Martin. You'll get around 50% off on hotels and the weather is still very warm. Going in to June is the beginning of hurricane season but you'll only experience infrequent rain that rarely turns in to a storm.
Between July and October is during hurricane season and you should expect rain and occasional storms. But it's not unbearable and many hotels and restaurants will remain open with extremely reduced prices during these months.
Between November and early-December is a fantastic time to visit St. Martin. This is when the hurricane season is over and the rain has stop. The weather is extremely pleasant and you're likely to find a good hotel and flight deal during these months.
Saint Martin, Saint-Martin, and Sint Maarten
Saint Martin is what the Caribbean island is called as a whole.
Saint-Martin refers to the French side of the island in the north half. It's known for its nude beaches and french cuisine.
Sint Maarten refers to the Dutch side of the island in the southern half. This part of the island is generally considered more "Caribbean," more diverse, and is quite a bit more industrious. The main airport, cruise port, and many more buildings are on this side of the island.
Best Saint Martin Small Ship Cruise Lines for 2025-2026
Star Clippers Americas - operates three of the world's largest and tallest sailing yachts, which sail to locations rarely visited by larger cruise ships. Guests can climb the mast to get a better view or relax in the net off the bow, entering a world where unique encounters abound and new adventures await. Aboard the Star Flyer, passengers sail from Saint Martin on alternating itineraries that promise a spectacular sailing vacation in optimal conditions.
Sea Cloud Cruises - offers the Caribbean as its best sailing area. St. Martin, a Caribbean island in the Lesser Antilles, enchants with long, tropical dream beaches. The crystal-clear water beckons to swim and snorkel; relaxed enjoyment awaits you onboard Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud II, or on the Sea Cloud Spirit.
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Kbear
2 days ago
Very efficient and friendly service.
Kris Ganase
4 days ago
I spent 2 entire days trying to find my Alaska small boat trip, with no success. Then Erin from Adventure Life gave me 4 choices on the same day I contacted her. She was caring and very efficient. I'm very excited about the cruise she found for me.
Janet Houts
5 days ago
Everything about our Galapagos experience was top-notch. I highly recommend this trip if you like be active. Everyone from the planners to the guides to the crew set us up to experience and soak in everything the Galapagos has to offer. They took care of every detail so we could learn and enjoy.
Luanne
6 days ago
We had an amazing trip. The accommodations of our hotel first 3 nights and the accommodations of the ship were perfect. Our guides were amazing. They went snorkeling with us everyday and took amazing pictures and pointed out various species of fish. On the land adventures, they explained everything about the islands and animals that we were looking for and seeing. They also took amazing photos and videos that they shared with us in a whats app group with the entire ship. This gave us the ability to upload our own video and pictures along with other shipmates so we all got these great photos from everyone. It was a once in a lifetime trip that left us with many amazing memories and very possible we would consider going back.
