A ST. MAARTEN SPRING BREAK GUIDE
Traveling Livestyle just awarded St. Maarten with a spot in their Caribbean Top 8 Spring Break locations. Visit St. Maarten / St. Martin can not but agree. Here are some pointers why the island is an amazing location for spring break beach vacations.
1. The Best Nightlife of the Caribbean
Dutch side St. Maarten has some of the best known nightlife areas of the Caribbean. Especially the Simpson Bay and Maho areas are known for their liveliness at night.
When in Maho, commence with a drink or dinner at Tortuga, D’s Beach Bar or SALT. Restaurants Spices of India or Roma/Mr. Chow will take you even closer to the next step of action, the many bars and nightclubs in the vicinity.
In the Simpson Bay area, a wide array of eateries is available too. Al Pasha and Beirut reflect the wide variety of ethnic cuisines available on island. Topper’s and K’s Beach Bar often revolve into a dance floor on their own merits.
When time progresses, check in at Buccaneers or HuppeldePub, to finish your evening at famous Lotus Nightclub.
The two mile Philipsburg Boardwalk and Orient Bay Beach also provide a variety of opportunities for restaurants and bars, but closing times might be earlier than in the previously mentioned two areas. A Philipsburg Boardwalk Pubcrawl might be a great addition to your route.
2. Entertainment: Spring is St. Maarten High Season
Spring Break is high season on St. Maarten still. That means that major festivals and events as well as smaller ones are all on in this timeframe. So are the many weekly specials and events by restaurants and bars.
3. A Budget Spring Break
The most affordable Caribbean break. Students are no millionaires (yet). It is important to note that regardless of its fame and high standards, St. Maarten is considered one of the most affordable destinations in the Caribbean. With a wide offer of resorts from the regular to the all-inclusive, boutique hotels and villas, St. Maarten has many options to lodge you and your group. As St. Maarten / St. Martin is a compact island with everything available within an hour of driving and taxis being widely available, it does not really matter where you stay to be close to beaches, nightlife and activities.
4. Record amount of beaches
Beach paradise St. Maarten allegedly holds the world record for beaches per square mile. There is no less than 37 beaches to choose from for great sunset picnics, beach days and water activities. See our beach guide to help you choose.
5. Offer of Daytime Activities & Thrills
Spring break days are historically not intended to be boring either. Thrills on offer include the opportunity to do the steepest zipline in the tropics, renting a boat with your group, jetskiing, trying some of the best diving and snorkeling spots of the Caribbean and exploring the internationally renowned St. Maarten pastime of sailing. If the above does not offer enough mileage for your active spring break, explore the islands’ island hopping opportunities and hiking trails.
6. An easy to travel to Caribbean retreat
No matter what time your spring break kicks off, flights to St. Maarten will be readily available. St. Maarten Airport is well connected to major hubs in the United States, Canada and Europe. The fact that Princess Juliana was wholly redesigned in 2024 to cater to seamless travel further reduces travel time from your university town. Pick up that passport, fill in the ED card in advance and you are all set. For American, Canadian and European students, no visa is needed to reach this exotic beach destination.
7. One of the Safest Caribbean Destinations
A not unimportant consideration for choosing Caribbean escape St. Maarten is safety. St. Maarten remains one of the safest Caribbean getaways around, ranking safety level #1 in the United States.
8. The Caribbean Weather
For many northern university students, spring break is the moment to defrost from a long and cold winter with a warm weather vacation. As can be expected of a Caribbean destination, St. Maarten weather around this time is a fantastic prelude to the upcoming summer up north.
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