Yachtcharter Saint Martin

In the area around Saint Martin, three former colonial countries congregate in a small space. Since the territories have different political statuses, the first thing to do when crossing the borders is to plan for the official channels and always clear in and out. Those who do not shy away from this can immerse themselves in a colorful cultural life consisting of English, French, Dutch, African and Caribbean influences. Also scenically the area fulfills our dream of Südsee: On uninhabited Cays one is Robinson Crusoe, long white beaches and türkisblue water invite to the bath, dipping and sun.

Climate: tropical with temperatures between 22 and 30 degrees
. Winds: northeast trade
Sailing season: all year round with attention to the hurricane season from June to November

Yacht charter Saint Martin

Saint Martin is the name given to the northern part of the island, which lies east of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea. As an overseas territory, it belongs to France and the EU, whereas the southern part belongs to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but forms the independent country of Sint Maarten. Therefore, there are different entry requirements. For direct entry into the French part, only an identity card for German citizens is required. However, if you want to visit the Dutch part or other islands that do not belong to France, or if you enter via third countries, you need a passport that should be valid for 6 months at the time of entry, as well as return and onward travel tickets. In Saint Martin, one may stay without a visa for a maximum of 90 days. For the other part there are further entry regulations. If you want to be flexible, your passport is the best investment. For the latest information on Saint Martin visit the website of the German Foreign Office.

Due to the partition yacht charterers have to clear in and out with their boat if they want to cross the borders with it. But for short trips it is possible to go by dinghy or to explore the other part on land.

The official language in Saint Martin is French, but you can also get along very well with English. Means of payment in Saint Martin is the Euro, in the Dutch part Sint Maarten the Antillean Guilder is used, but also US Dollars are usually accepted in both parts.

There are no direct flights from Germany, to the airport of Saint Martin one comes via Paris with change in Guadeloupe. Sint Maarten is approached directly from Paris, here you have to consider the entry regulations. On the French side, you land at Grande Case airport, near the capital Marigot, which tends to be served by smaller scheduled flights.

To the north of the island lies Anguilla, a group of islands made of coral and limestone. The overseas territory with the main island of the same name, in turn belongs to the British Kingdom. The point of contact upon arrival is the police station in Road Bay. Since Anguilla does not belong to the EU, the passport must not be missing when entering the country. The currency is the East Caribbean Dollar. Information on this can also be found on the website of the German Foreign Office.

Towards the south lies the island of Saint-Barthélemy, which, like Saint Martin, belongs to France and the EU.

It is not allowed to anchor overnight in every bay, so it is advisable to inform yourself beforehand or to carry an overview with you.

More about sights and activities of this area under our Saint Martin location.

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