Saint Maarten walking route: Philipsburg to Fort St Louis
A route through Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, 11 stops, from Philipsburg to Simpson Bay, filmed by travmap.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Philipsburg
- End
- Simpson Bay
- Stops
- 11
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Philipsburg — Capital of Dutch Sint Maarten, cruise ship arrival point
- Maho bay — Beach near Princess Juliana International Airport
- Orient Bay Beach — Beach on French side of the island
- Marigot — Capital of French collectivity of Saint Martin
- Mullet Bay — Beach on west side of island
- Anguilla Ferry — High-speed passenger ferry service connecting Saint Maarten to the nearby island of Anguilla, offering easy day-trip access to pristine beaches and coral reefs.
- Fort St louis — Historic 18th-century hilltop fortification offering panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and insight into the region's colonial military heritage.
- Loterie Farm — Rainforest adventure park with ziplining
- St Barts Ferry
- Fort Amsterdam Ruins — 17th century fort ruins
- Simpson Bay — Area known for nightlife activities
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Jumbo jets arrive at Maho Bay around 1-3 PM in the afternoon; visit then to see the biggest aircraft and experience the most dramatic jet blast.
- Transport
- Ferry from Marigot to Anguilla costs $30 for adults and $20 for children (one-way) and takes around 25 minutes.
- Transport
- High-speed ferry from the airport to Anguilla costs about $70 each way and takes around 25 minutes.
- Save money
- Island sightseeing Hop On Hop Off bus tour costs around $40 per person and is good for one-day visitors wanting to see multiple locations.
- Transport
- Rent a car on the island as a cost-efficient way to get around and explore at your own pace.
- Tip
- Mullet Bay has a better beach for swimming and relaxing compared to Maho Bay, without the airport activity.
- Food
- Expect plenty of seafood options including lobster, bang bang shrimp wraps, calamari, and sushi alongside French and Dutch-style cuisine.
- Tip
- Fort St Louis is free to visit, offers historical 18th-century architecture and great views toward the French side and Anguilla on clear days.
- Tip
- Loterie Farm in the rainforest has no entry fee; you pay only for specific amenities like pool access, restaurants, or ziplining activities.
- Tip
- Marigot, the French capital, is a great place to walk around and purchase souvenirs directly from local artists and vendors.
- Tip
- Orient Bay on the French side offers water sports including windsurfing, parasailing, jet skis, stand-up paddleboards, and deep sea fishing.
Video on this route
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