St Maarten Travel Guide - Getting Around

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By BoatGetting Around by Water

Small boats may be chartered for fishing trips, scuba-diving, waterskiing or visits to neighbouring islands. Daily ferries run to and from Anguilla, whilst a catamaran serves St Barts. There are marinas at Oyster Pond, Philipsburg and Simpson Bay Lagoon.

By CarGetting Around by Road

Traffic drives on the right. Most roads are good.

Bus:
These run regularly between Philipsburg and Marigot. Minibuses serve the more popular destinations.

Taxi: There are good services on the island running from the airport, main hotels and towns. Taxis do not have meters but fares are fixed. There is a 50% surcharge after midnight. There is a taxi station at Wathey Square. Taxi drivers do not expect a tip.

Car hire: There are plenty of car hire firms in the city and at the airport. Chauffeur-driven cars are also available.

Documentation: A national driving licence is acceptable.




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