Saint Martin French & Dutch Sides + St. Barth
Watch planes and shop duty-free on the Dutch side, savor Creole cuisine on the French side, and take a day trip to St. Barth.
Two nations share one island, allowing you to switch cultures seamlessly without changing your mode of transport. Stay the first two nights in Maho near the airport and beach, then spend the next three nights in Grand Case to enjoy its culinary scene, with side trips to Pinel Island and Gustavia in St. Barth. Distances are very short, making this ideal for couples and first-time visitors. Traffic can be heavy during peak season evenings. A day trip to Anguilla has been omitted to keep the itinerary relaxed.
August to October carries a higher risk of hurricanes. Ferry services to Pinel Island and St. Barth are highly dependent on sea conditions.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Maho & Watch Planes
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten（Maho Beach、Mullet Bay Beach）
Take a taxi from the airport to Maho (just a few minutes). Spend the afternoon walking around Maho Beach and Mullet Bay.
Jet blasts from departing planes are extremely dangerous; do not stand near the runway fence.
Stay: Maho and Simpson Bay
Day 2 · Philipsburg & Great Bay
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten（Philipsburg Front Street、Great Bay Beach & Boardwalk、Guavaberry Emporium）
Drive or take a taxi to Philipsburg (about 30 minutes). Explore Front Street and the boardwalk on foot.
Stay: Maho and Simpson Bay
Day 3 · Marigot to Grand Case
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten（Marigot Market & Waterfront、Fort Louis、Grand Case）
Pick up your rental car and drive north to Marigot on the French side (about 20 minutes). Climb Fort Louis, then check into your hotel in Grand Case.
Stay: Grand Case
Day 4 · Orient Bay & Pinel Island
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten（Orient Bay、Pinel Island）
Drive to Orient Bay in the morning (about 15 minutes). Before noon, drive to Cul-de-Sac and take a 5-minute ferry ride to Pinel Island.
The return ferry boats stop running in the late afternoon; keep an eye on the time of the last departure.
Stay: Grand Case
Day 5 · Day Trip to St. Barth
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten（Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy）
Take a morning ferry from Marigot or Philipsburg to Gustavia (about 45 minutes) and return in the afternoon.
Bring your passport. Confirm the return schedule and check whether port fees are included in your ticket price beforehand.
Stay: Grand Case
Day 6 · Baie Rouge Beach & Departure
Saint Martin / Sint Maarten（Baie Rouge）
Drive to Baie Rouge Beach in the morning (about 20 minutes), then head to the airport to return your car.