Explore St. Maarten Cruise Port for UNDER $35 (No Excursions!)
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Everyone here is paying for expensive excursions, but we explored St. Martin for less than $70.
And honestly, it turned out better than we expected.
I thought it was a great way to spend the day.
St. Martin is a frequent stop on many cruises, and we hope that this video gave you some ideas of different ways that you could spend the day without spending a lot of money.
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Looking for things to do in St. Maarten on a budget? In this video, we show you how to explore Philipsburg, St. Maarten for under $35 per person with no cruise excursions needed. Instead of spending hundreds on cruise tours, we decided to do our own thing. We took the water taxi from the cruise port, relaxed on the beach with affordable beach chairs, and explored the colorful streets of Philipsburg. Along the way, we visited the historic Methodist Church, grabbed some local snacks, and checked out the St. Maarten National Heritage Museum, all while staying under budget. If you are cruising to St. Maarten and want to save money while still having an amazing day, this DIY guide is for you. 00:00 St. Maarten for Under $70 00:19 Welcome Back to the Channel 00:31 From Cruise Port to Water Taxi 01:18 Arriving at Philipsburg Beach 01:48 Walking the Boardwalk 02:26 Beach Bar and Beach Setup 04:26 Exploring Philipsburg 05:30 Methodist Church Stop 06:41 Dutch Side vs French Side 07:23 Philipsburg Courthouse 08:29 Snacks on Front Street 08:42 Yoda Guy Exhibit 09:32 St. Maarten National Museum 10:16 Walking Back to the Pier 10:59 Back to the Beach 11:33 Cost Breakdown 12:22 Final Thoughts Perfect for cruise travelers, budget travelers, first time visitors to St. Maarten, and DIY travel lovers. We are Crystal and Marshall, a 50+ couple from Florida (by way of Maine) who love to cruise and take you with us on our adventures. We show you all of our ships, trips, and tips while cruising. Please subscribe and follow our journey. Thank you for joining & supporting our channel. Thanks for supporting our channel. You can check out our website at https://cruisingwithcrystalandmarshall.com