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St Martin/St Maarten / Ferries

By Nigel Tisdall

St Martin

There is a frequent government-run ferry service linking Marigot with Blowing Point in Anguilla, the crossing takes around 20 minutes. There are daily connections with Gustavia in St Barths on the ferries run by Voyager. Their schedule operates from both sides of St Martin at Marigot and Oyster Pond and the journey takes around 45 minutes.

St Maarten

Operating out of Simpson Bay (Pelican Marina), Edge II is a wave-piercing catamaran that connects St Maarten with Fort Bay in Saba. The crossing takes around 80 minutes. Dawn II, operating out of Dock Maarten in Philipsburg, offers a similar service.

Edge I is a high-speed catamaran linking Simpson Bay (Pelican Marina) with Gustavia in St Barths. The journey take around 45 minutes.

Great Bay Express is a company operating a high-speed ferry service connecting Philipsburg with Gustavia in St Barths. The journey take around 40 minutes.

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Experience the sights and sounds of Orient Beach
  2. Swim to Pinel Island for a decadent lunch at Karibuni
  3. Climb to Fort-Louis above Marigot and appreciate the historic views
  4. Enjoy classic French cuisine in Grand-Case
  5. Sail to Anguilla or St Barth’s for the day

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