Travel and transport agencies Marigot

For over 20 years, Voyager has been the leader in the Saint-Martin - Saint-Barth sea link. Come aboard the Voyager 3 Dreamliner, a 28-meter hydrofoil catamaran, for a comfortable crossing. On board, you can choose between the air-conditioned lower deck or the sunny outside deck. You'll be pampered by our attentive staff and offered a complimentary drink (water or fruit juice). And for business class, panoramic views. In all cases, keep an eye on the horizon, as during the season you may spot humpback whales.

For 40 years, this company has been offering the adventure of a cruise on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. With Sunsail, explore Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélemy thanks to magnificent sailboats and catamarans from 40 to 46 feet. It is possible to book the cruise with a professional skipper. But if you have the required experience (the Caribbean Sea can be difficult to navigate), you can also find yourself alone on board. In high season, you must book for at least one week.

This bridge provides access to Baie Nettlé, Terres Basses and the Dutch part of the island. It lifts at set times to give access to boats travelling between the sea and the lagoon (priority to outgoing boats, width 10 m, depth 3.5/3.8 m, draught 2.9/3.3 m). You may encounter traffic jams when it opens, so be patient, especially in high season! Or take a trip around Simpson Bay... where you'll find another lift bridge.

We always need a reference when it comes to communications. Dauphin Télécom is Saint-Martin's institutional operator. It offers mobile packages, ADSL and fiber Internet packages and prepaid cards (Top Up), so you don't overspend when you're abroad and risk unpleasant overbilling surprises. On the island, the Dutch network is quite powerful, and it's not uncommon to pass over it without realizing it. The agency will be able to explain everything to you and suggest the purchase of equipment and accessories.

Marina Royale suffered severe damage during the passage of Irma. Anchoring there has been prohibited since September 6, 2017, and the date of its reopening has yet to be announced. Boaters are invited to head for the Fort Louis marina, Marigot Bay or Simpson Bay lagoon, whose wrecks have been removed. Restaurateurs and shopkeepers are trying to keep this marina, once one of Saint-Martin's most popular, afloat. The quays have been renovated and are now inviting to stroll around.

For the uninitiated, the operation of bus routes in Saint-Martin can be complicated. For those wishing to use this local means of transport, the easiest way is to go to the Marigot bus station. All minibuses running between Grande-Case and Philipsburg leave from there, with no specific timetable, when they are full enough. To get off at a particular point, ask the driver. Some will even drop you off at the airport.

This marina can accommodate 90 boats. It is located on the border between the French and Dutch parts of the island, only a few minutes from Marigot. It is part of the complex that includes the hotel and the casino and benefits from all the services on site. It has a very good reputation thanks to the high quality technical services, maintenance, repair and refit of yachts it offers.

This is Marigot's operational marina. It has 150 berths up to 3.6 meters / 12 ft draught and can accommodate yachts up to 80 meters / 260 ft in length. Numerous services: electricity (110 / 220 / 380 V, 16A - 100A), water, wifi, sanitary facilities, maintenance, repairs, 24-hour security, fuel, technical assistance, laundry... Also on site, the Yacht Club Restaurant welcomes you for a variety of meals. Marina Fort-Louis can assist you with customs and administrative formalities.

A good reception and a good connection make it a good address.

The tour operator Via Ferry offers not only airport transfers, but also fast crossings between St. Maarten, St. Barts, Anguila and Saba on high-speed ferries. You can choose between a day trip or an island-hopping adventure if you have more time. Reservations can be made online at StMartinbookings.com. You'll also find deals on accommodations, car rentals, restaurants, spa sessions or scuba diving. Discounts can be interesting, especially if you are traveling together.