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Best Things to Do in St. Maarten: 2 Countries in 1 Cruise Day

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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleCaribbean ยท Winter ยท 10 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This island is divided between two countries. It have a French side and a Dutch side.

We just arrived to San Martin for the very first time.

The landscape is amazing, guys.

It's crazy. You think we'll be able to get him all the way up here?

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Rent a car to explore the island on your own instead of booking expensive cruise excursions.
โœ“Calculate your time carefully, as port days have limited hours (e.g., 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM).
โœ“Stick to your pre-booked plan and don't be swayed by local vendors offering tours or rentals.
โœ“Be mindful of traffic and hills when driving, and plan for parking challenges in busy areas.
โœ“Visit Mullet Bay Beach for a more relaxing beach experience away from the crowds at Maho Beach.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a divided island with two countries and different languages/currencies โ€” Rent a car for flexibility, calculate time carefully, and stick to your plan while exploring both sides.
Dealing with hot weather in December โ€” Bring water, use AC in the car, and plan for shade when exploring outdoor sites like Fort St. Louis.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can you visit two countries (Dutch and French sides) in one cruise stop in St. Maarten?
QWhat are the best things to do in St. Maarten during a port day?
QHow can you explore St. Maarten independently without booking a cruise excursion?

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Can you visit 2 Countries in One single Cruise Stop? in this video, we explore the beautiful Caribbean Island of Saint Maarten / Saint Martin. This Island is divided between the Dutch and the French side, and we will bring you the best of both sides, all in one unforgettable day. Instead of booking an expensive cruise excursion, we rented a car and explore the island on our own, hitting the best spots and showing you exactly how to make the most of your Port Day in Saint Maarten Cruise Port. What you will see in this video: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Good Morning St Maarten from Our Cruise Balcony 01:19 Arriving to St Maarten Cruise Port 03:23 We Rented a Car 05:38 Scenic Routes in St Maarten and Today's Plans 08:46 Fort St Louis in St Maarten (Nicest Views in the Island) 13:31 Marigot Market in the French Side 17:31 French Bakery in St Maarten 22:53 Must Visit Coconut water Spot 27:06 The Most Popular Beach in St Maarten 32:19 Mullet Beach 34:37 Back to our Cruise Ship 36:10 Jose's Dance Moves haha Ways to support our channel ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผโค๏ธ โžก๏ธ Subscribe is free โžก๏ธ Leave us a LIKE ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ โžก๏ธ Share this video with others โžก๏ธShare with us in the comments your feedback, we want to read from you Other videos you will love from our channel ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผโฌ‡๏ธ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXgqSIUqYT1x6Qd-3CQO-tbp04oTbfqZb&si=SBY6u9z3vhZKYJgg Our Alternate Channel for Cruise Tips and Behind the Scenes ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ https://youtube.com/@CultureBlendAdventure?si=ic0urrURaz367tQK Let's Connect Email: popiwa2004@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureblend_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cultureblend2004 Ready for your Next Vacation? I would love to be your Travel Agent! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ https://www.luxrallytravel.com/the-team/jose-herrera