St Maarteen

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St Maarteen Blog 29th January 2020

6 other cruise ships today including sister ships Azura and Britannia



Sint Maarten, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is a country on the southern part of a Caribbean island shared with Saint Martin, a French overseas collectivity. Its natural features span lagoons, beaches and salt pans. The capital, Philipsburg, has cobblestone streets and colorful, colonial-style buildings lining its Front Street shopping area. The port is a popular cruise-ship stop.To the west of Philipsburg are beaches such as Cupecoy, set against limestone cliffs, and Maho Bay, where low-flying jets from the nearby airport create strong breezes. On the east side, Dawn Beach features an offshore reef and views of neighboring St. Barts island. Catamaran sailing trips, shipwreck dives and deep-sea fishing excursions are prevalent daytime activities. Casinos, beach bars and dance clubs are evening highlights.

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Comments

[Emma Chouhan]

At Marteen
Hi Al, we were here last Wednesday on a Princess cruise, it rained half the day but we managed an island tour with a brilliant local guide. Best wishes Emma, Dave, Sue and Matt