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ACCESS BY PLANE
V.C Bird International Airport (16.1 km from the base 33 minutes by car)
During the high season there are regular flights from various European destinations.
TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT TO BASE
If you need a transfer from the airport to the base, please contact us, we will be happy to assist you.
No, you only need experience on similar boats you'd like to charter. If you don't have much experience, we are happy to assign a skipper for a day or as long as you think you need to get you up to speed.
Yes, all those services are standard at each of our bases worldwide
The currency is the Euro, but U.S. dollars are also accepted in both sides of the island. Visa and MasterCard are accepted in the main tourist areas but not in rural locations.
The time difference to St. Martin is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -4 hours.
A passport valid for three months after your return date is included in the documentation you need to sail to St. Martin, and you need a return or onward flight ticket. You'll need a visa if you decide to stay for more than three months (approach the French consulate for more details). Speak to us before you leave to make sure you have the right documentation.
Cell phones can work depending on zones but dont forget the roaming fees! There is internet free access in bars and restaurants.
St Martin has excellent sailing conditions, the trade winds, "Kings of the Caribbean," normally blow from December until March and from June until August. July through November are the hurricane season.
The best time to visit Saint Martin is between January and June, during the dry season. With air and sea temperatures about 82oF all year round, the region's climate is inter-tropical.
The dry season (January to June) and the rainy season are just marginally different (June till December). As on the neighboring islands, there is no real rainy season, you might only experience light rain during the day.
On land electricity is 220 volts.
The most widespread language on the island is English, and French is very common on the French side. Dutch, Spanish, Creole, and Papiamento are also spoken in the melting pot of cultures in St. Martin.
The dialing code for St. Martin is +590
Please only take soft bags and not suitcases, as they would be too bulky onboard.
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