 -- THE LATEST ATTRACTIONS ON ST. MARTIN: PAINTBALL AND GO KART FOR KIDS & ADULTS!-- |
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Go Kart
Since its grand opening in June 2009, the go kart site offers a great introduction to the world of motorsport for enthusiastic youngsters and adults alike! A place to go for a fun go cart racing day with family and friends, or for your next kid's birthday party! Located in La Savane on the main road to Grand Case, right behind the Gess gas station. Go Kart is scheduled to be open every day from around 10am until midnight! |
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Since May 2009, you can go out on an action packed day at the Paintball site on St. Martin! Located on the road to Orient Bay, next to the Cadisco gas station. The site makes full use of the space provided and it is littered with barricades, old trucks and cars that you will need to use to your advantage during the adrenaline intensive venue! Open Saturdays + Sundays from 9am to 5pm. Admission: 20 €uros including equipment (vest, helmet, gun). Paintballs charged separately. Minimum age: 12yr. Bring good shoes and well protecting cloths (long sleeves, long pants!) |
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Water sports - Water sports - Water sports - Water sports - Water sports - Water sports - Water sports |
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Jet
Ski
Jet Skis and Wave Runners can be rented at several beaches. The most popular locations are Orient Beach (French side) and Great Bay (Philipsburg, Dutch side). Going on a Jet Ski is usually restricted to a zone in view of the beach. On Orient Bay check out Bikini Beach 
0590 270-748, Kakao Beach 0690 109-890 or Kontiki Beach, Kontiki
Water sports
0590 874-689. They offer guided Jet Ski tours to the deserted islands of Pinel and Tintamarre, and along the Northern and northwestern shore.
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Surfing and Body Boarding
Winter waves reach the North and West coasts of St Maarten/St Martin from November through March. The East coast comes alive with the passing of tropical systems from July through November. Some of the most popular surf spots include Guana Bay, Le
Galion, Mullet
Bay and Orient
Bay. Board rentals are available at Le Galion beach and Orient Bay, e.g. at Windy Reef 0590 870-837 or Tropical Wave 0590 873-725 |
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is becoming more and more popular on St Martin as well. Perfect places to start with Kitesurfing are Orient Bay and Le Galion. Since summer 2002, St Martin runs an own Kitesurfing School on Orient Bay at Club Nathalie Simon
0590 294-157 (between Kakao and Kontiki beach). They use to take beginners to Green Cay to practice off its deserted beach. To buy Kite Surf and other surf stuff go to Surface, Marigot 0590 879-324.
Wakeboarding
and Water skiing
The most popular spots for wakeboarding and water skiing are Grand Case Bay and the Simpson Bay Lagoon on Nettle Bay. If you are into it, check out Phat Wake Zone at Hotel Mercure, Nettle Bay (Simpson Bay Lagoon side)
0590 879-962. |
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Parasailing
If you are up to be suspended on a giant, inflated wing above the Atlantic ocean, go to Orient Beach. There is the largest range of options.The scenery with a bird´s eye view is terrific. Check out the Orient Bay Water sports concessions at
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Bikini Beach
0590 270-748,
Kakao Beach
0690 109-890 or
Kontiki Water sports
0590 874-689.
On the Dutch side check out
Aquamania
Adventures
544-2640, or
Westport Water sports
544-2557 at Kim Sha Beach. |
Windsurfing
Windsurfing with the gentle trade winds on St Martin is a treat! Season starts in winter with the so called "Christmas Winds". Otherwise, Southern trade winds provide consistent conditions averaging 15 knots until July. Intermediates and advanced wind surfers should definitely go to Orient
Bay despite its frequent choppy conditions as the bay is facing the windward Atlantic coast. The possibilities are endless here: flat water sailing; swell and chop sailing between Green Cay and Pinel Island; speed runs to Pinel from Club Orient; or wave sailing in the reef at Green Cay. Another great place for Wind surfers, beginners and intermediates, is Le Galion Beach.
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Diving
and Snorkeling
The crystalline waters surrounding St. Maarten/St. Martin allow for clear visibility
up to 100 feet, and often up to 150-200 feet. Coral reefs are teaming with marine life, providing
more than 40 excellent dive sites off St Maarten´s coast. Certified scuba divers can rent tanks
and equipment at water sport shops around the island, e.g. The Scuba Shop
545-3213 in Simpson Bay or at their office in Oyster Pond Marina 0590 874-801. Dive courses for advanced and novice divers are available, e.g. at
Dive Adventures, Pelican Marina (Pelican Key)
544-2640
Dive Safaris, Bobby´s Marina
542-9001.
Ocean Explorers, Simpson Bay
544-5252.
Scuba Fun Caraibes, Anse Marcel
0590 873- 613
Sea Dolphin, Nettle Bay,
0590 876-072
Aqua Mania Adventures, Pelican Marina,
544-2640. |
Diving and Snorkeling
Beaches good for snorkeling: Great Bay, Maho Beach, Mullet Bay, Long Bay, Bay Rouge, Orient Bay, Dawn Beach |
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Some of the reefs are located close to shore making them accessible to snorkelers as well. If you prefer snorkeling, a mask, fins and snorkel cost a few dollars a day, e.g. at Kontiki Water sports (Orient Bay)
0590 874-689 or at The Scuba Shop
545-3213. More on the website: 
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Boating, Fishing, Sailing - Boating, Fishing, Sailing - Boating, Fishing, Sailing - Boating, Fishing, Sailing |
| Boat trips
There are plenty of full or half day boat trips available on the island. A day
trip to one of the neighboring islands is a perfect get-away. Voyager goes daily to St. Barths from Marigot and/or Oyster Pond 542-4096, or 0590-871-068. Edge I and II are high speed ferries
going to Saba or St. Barths, as well, contact Aquamania
Adventures
544-2640 (leaving from Pelican Marina in Simpson Bay). Day charters, power and sail boat rentals
for professional skippers are available at Any
Way Marine in Marigot,
0590 879-141. MP Yachting (Jeanneau boats) is another address in Marigot, 0690 533-798 or email  . Aquaworld is a boat rental and
charter on the Dutch side (Simpson Bay)
545-4533.
Beauty III - luxury boat charter. Call 0690 889-818 or email: . Click here for Beauty III website or click on below on boat image of Beauty III to get more details!
Boat Excursions & Charters with Captain Alan
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Sailing
On St. Maarten you can find out what it feels like to be a crew member on a 12 Metre America's Cup Yacht. The Regatta lasts two and a half hours and costs approx. $60 per person. If interested, drop by Bobby´s Marina (Great Bay, on the Dutch side), see The St Maarten 12 Metre Challenge or call
at
542-0045.
Or sail on one of the big catamarans to St. Barths
or other surrounding islands. There are many cats to choose from. One is The
Golden Eagle
543-0068, or email
. Cruise to the deserted island of Tintamarre on a picnic-sail, and snorkel among the live coral reefs. Aquamania Adventures 544-2640, and Blue Beard Charters 557-5935, offer sail cats to Anguilla and Prickly Pear, sightseeing and fabulous snorkeling included. For a sunset booze cruise, you can go on Celine, a 40ft cat that takes you on a sunset tour of Simpson Bay Lagoon
545-3961.
St. Maarten Charter Deals - deals for 4every1 - Select from a fleet of power & sail vessels. St. Maarten Charter Deals offers exceptional trips at very attractive rates. Conveniently located at Palapa Marina in Simpson Bay. Go snorkeling, fishing, sightseeing, kayaking, enjoy water skiing, and all kinds of activities for private charter and groups. Visit the website for more information! (721) 522-4861 or 527-5006 or email
Deep Sea Fishing
There are several deep sea fishing charters available on island. Your best chances for a fishing charter is at Lee's Fish on Simpson Bay 544-4233. Best fishing grounds are close by to catch marlin, tuna or dolphin. The drop off at La Samanna Resort is supposed to be the best spot for blackfin tuna and wahoo, the Marlin Boulevard is a famous spot for marlin. St. Maarten/St Martin holds periodically big game fishing tournaments, e.g. the Marlin Cup in Marigot in May, or The Billfish Tournament in June. Website: |
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Places to visit - Places to visit - Places to visit - Places
to visit - Places to visit - Places to visit - Places to visit |
Loterie Farm
located just off the main road to Pic Paradis, is an excellent place to explore what life in the Caribbean must have been like. This unique farm once cultivated sugar cane, now, it is the ecological showcase of a Californian entrepreneur. You can hike for an hour through the "hidden forest" with splendid views towards the Caribbean Sea, Marigot, and the island of Anguilla. Alternatively "fly the trees" on a canopy tour, and fly from tree to tree ! The higher and more challenging tour is for adults, the lower and easier tour is for kids (> 4 ft. tall). They also have a very good restaurant and bar on site. Reservation for tree top tour recommended 0590 878-616. More here or
Submersible / Semi-Submarine
If you are up to observe the underwater world without getting wet, take a ride on the Seaworld Explorer, (721) 542-4078. Please, verify availability as the boat is operating on the island only during high season periods of the year.
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The craft does not submerge, but has a lower observation deck five feet below the surface. It is the only semi-submarine on the island, and takes you to the reef at "Creole Rock" to admire the best of the underwater life. It departs from Grand Case. Great fun for kids! |
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Butterfly Farm
The Butterfly Farm features hundreds of rare and exotic butterflies in a tranquil atmosphere: beautifully landscaped, in a quiet garden with waterfall, ponds, Japanese fish and mystical music.
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The best time to go is early in the morning to watch the butterflies emerging from their cocoons and taking their first flight. The farm does informative guided tours, and is great fun also for kids. Located in Le Galion area next to Bayside Riding stables.
Open year round 9am to 4.30pm. 0590 873-121 Website of the Butterfly Farm: |
Zoo
The St. Maarten Park is top of the list of child-friendly activities. Discover over 80 species of exotic mammals, reptiles and birds, featured in a tropical garden setting. The park is small, but still worthwhile to visit. It includes a playground for kids. Located opposite Philipsburg at the northern edge of the Great Salt Pond. Open daily 9.30am to 6pm 543-2030.
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Golf
There is a great 18 hole championship golf course at the Mullet Bay Resort on Dutch Sint Maarten, surrounded by water and palm trees. The Golf course is located between the Simpson Bay Lagoon and the Caribbean sea. The Club organizes national and international tournaments on a regular basis. Call the Golf pro shop at 545-2801 before 4pm for tee off times and for more information. |
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Tennis
You will find several tennis courts on St. Maarten and St. Martin. Most large hotel has its own court, or has made arrangements with a neighboring resort. There is a Tennis Court open at the Car Wash at the corner to Orient Bay and Anse Marcel, and a Tennis and Fitness Center in Dutch Cul-de-Sac. |
Tri-Sport
The eco tourist specialist Tri-Sport will guide you on hiking, biking or kayaking tours. They have offer bicycles and kayaks for rent only, or for sale. Tri-Sport is located on Airport Road near the Simpson Bay bridge,
545-4384 or email
Massage Therapy
Mark Guillon Certified in Los Angeles / Shanghai
15 years experience. Call 0690 552 502 or (721) 586 5410 |
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