St Martin’s beaches provide a variety of settings for your fun in the sun. Whether you seek a quite cove, such as Friar’s Bay, a great place for sunbathing (with or without all your clothes), such as Orient Beach which is just down the hill, or a place to catch waves – or make your own waves, St Martin beaches have something for everyone.

"People-Powered" Watersports in St Martin

If you’re looking for some exercise with your St Martin watersport activity, we’ve got it all! From swimming and body-surfing, to kayaking, wind surfing, surfing, and more, you’ll have great fun and get a great work-out as well.

"Motor-Powered" St Martin Watersports

If you’ve got more of a need for speed (or altitude), every sort of powered watersport is nearby: wake-boarding, water-skiing, parasailing, jet skiing and more! Whether a novice or an expert you will find a St Martin watersport that is just right for you.

Kayaking

Kayaking is a St Martin watersport that is growing in popularity. It is a fun way to explore some of the more hidden areas of the island.

Kali • Friar’s Bay

Phone: 059051 07 42

Kayak Tour • Cul de Sac

Phone: 599-557-0112

Trisport • Simpson Bay

Phone: 599-545-4384

Tropical Wave • Le Galion

Phone: 011-590-590-873-725

Wind Adventure • Orient Bay

Phone: 0590 29 41 57

Windy Reef • Coconut Grove

Phone: 0590 52 58 18

Parasailing & Paragliding

Orient Beach is the place for parasailing. Dare-Devils can soar about 50 feet off the ground and get exciting views of the island from up above.

Kontiki water sport • Orient Bay

Phone:0590874689

Sun Smile Parasail • Orient Beach

Phone:0690 17 47 80

Surfing

Surfers come from all over to ride waves at one of the many St Martin/St Maarten beaches that are perfect for surfing. Some beaches are better for begginers and some will challenge even the most experienced surfer. Petites Cayes has remained one of the more "untouched" beaches and with its steady wave action and swells coming in from the North, it is the ideal place for surfing. This beach is rarely visited by tourists, so surfers will most likely have the beach to themselves. St Martin/St Maarten surfing on the North and West coasts is best from November through March while the East coast action is better from July through November. Other great surf spots include: Galion for beginners and experienced surfers, Guana for the more experienced because it is a dangerous spot, and Mullet Bay is said to be the most "radical" wave beach on the island.

Windy Reef • Le Galion

Phone: 011-590-590-870-837

Surf Board Rentals.

Tropical Wave • Le Galion

Phone: 011-590-590-873-725

Surf Board Rentals.

Swimming

There are many wonderful beaches that are great for swimming in St Martin/St Maarten. Maho beach is a fun spot where swimmers have the opportunity to enjoy watching planes fly overhead as they splash in the ocean. Simpson bay with its quiet atmosphere and white sand makes it the perfect spot for swimming. Also, Baie Rouge is breathtaking and the waters are calm providing a great place for swimmers.

Water-Skiing

Water-skiing is a great sport that will get your adrenaline pumping. There are many areas on the island that are suitable for water-skiing such as Orient Beach & Simpson Bay Lagoon.

Aquamania Watersports • Pelican Resort

Phone: 544-2640

Banana Hammock Watersports & Dive Center • Great Bay Hotel

542-2446 ext. 536

Ski Nautique Club Caraibes • Baie Netttlé

Phone: 05 90 29 41 57

Wave Runners

Riding wave-runners in & out of waves is another great adrenaline pumping sport and many beaches around the island offer wave runner rentals.

Aquamania Watersports • Pelican Resort

Phone: 544-2640

Banana Hammock Watersports & Dive Center • Great Bay Hotel

Phone: 542-2446 ext. 536

Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

The best time of year for windsurfing & kitesurfing are in the winter months, beginning with the "Christmas winds" & the season lasts until July. Orient Beach is a great place for experienced wind and kite surfers while beginners should try their skills at Le Galion.

Club Natalie Simon • Orient Bay

Located between Kakao and Kontiki on Orient Beach 590-590-29-41-57

The island’s own Kitesurfing School where you can take classes with a maximum of two people at a time.

Flamboyant Hotel • Baie Nettlé

Phone: 0590876043

Kite Surfing • Orient Bay

Phone: 05 90 29 41 57

Kontiki water sport • Orient Bay

Phone: 0590 87 46 89

Surf’Ace • Marigot

Phone: 0590 75 16 90

SXM Water Boys • Galion

Phone: 0590 27 98 18

Wake Rider • Marigo

Phone: 0590 75 16 90

Tropical Wave • Galion

Phone: 0590 87 37 25