Day Trippin’ in St. Maarten/St. Martin
The island of St. Maarten/St. Martin, commonly known as the “culinary capitol of the Caribbean,” is also a popular cruise destination visited annually by numerous cruise lines. For day trips off the ship, there is a wealth of activities that are available to “day-trippers” when they visit this beautiful tropical paradise.
With its numerous dive/snorkeling sites, miles of sun-swept beaches, unparalleled shopping and dining, over a dozen action-packed casinos, it’s no wonder that more and more people are calling to St. Maarten/St. Martin’s port in search of adventure. For those with only a few hours to spend, St. Maarten/St. Martin offers visitors a wide variety of attractions and activities for a rare and exciting travel experience. Here, visitors to this friendly English speaking country will never be disappointed when it comes to choices.
12-Metre Challenge
Test your sea legs and race like you’re part of the America’s Cup in the 12-Metre Challenge. This action-packed sea adventure pits first-time sailors and salty skippers alike in a race modeled exactly like the real America’s Cup. Be part of the crew and sail famous 12-metre boats, such as the Stars and Stripes and True North I, that were custom-made and used in the actual race.
12-Metre Challenge: http://www.12metre.com,/ 599-542-0045
Harleys in Paradise
Imagine a warm tropical breeze flowing through your hair as you cruise the meandering coastline of St. Maarten/St. Martin with its azure blue waters on one side and lush tropical vegetation on the other. Now, take this one step further and imagine yourself straddling a power-packed Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Super Bikes St. Martin: 599-544-2704, http://www.h-dstmartin.com/
Tall Ship Adventure
Set sail on a traditionally rigged, 72 foot tall ship, armed with three black powder cannons just like you’d find on a true pirate ship. Once aboard, the course is set for Little Bay where guests can enjoy snorkeling amongst historic wrecks, lost cannons from past battles in the island’s 350 year history, and abundant aquatic life. Next, the anchor will be weighed and the sails set as the tall ship sails towards Simpson’s Bay. After an hour, the ship will strike all sails and head back to the cruise pier and the bustling capital of Philipsburg where guests can spend the afternoon on the beach or perusing the wonderful shops that line Front Street.
Lord Sheffield Tall Ship Adventures: 599-552-0875, http://www.lordsheffield.com/
Butterfly Farm
No trip to St. Maarten/St. Martin is complete without a visit to the Butterfly Farm. Here visitors can learn about hundreds of magnificent butterflies while you wander through the “Butterfly Sphere” complete with waterfalls, coy ponds, and foliage vital to butterfly development. Guides will identify different species, point out courtship and mating displays and tell butterfly facts and stories. Guests will also witness the various stages of the butterfly’s life cycle, from butterflies laying their eggs to caterpillars hatching, growing and forming their chrysalis.
Butterfly Farm: 599-544-3562, http://www.thebutterflyfarm.com/
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Courtesy of grouptravelblog.com
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