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 2024-2025
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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2 days ago
The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
2 days ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
2 days ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
1 week ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.