Why We Love St. Maarten! | Marella Voyager Cruise
Basseterre PortAntigua and Barbuda CountryAruba CountryBarbados CountryBonaire CountryCuraçao CountryDominica CountryGrenada CountrySaint Kitts and Nevis CountrySaint Lucia Country
Welcome aboard, fellow cruisers! It’s Stick Man Steve here, taking you on an exciting journey to Philipsburg, St Maarten, as part of our Paradise Islands Itinerary aboard the beautiful Marella Voyager 🚢. This is Day 11 of our incredible 15-day cruise holiday, and what a day it’s been! From sipping strong coffees on board to exploring the stunning sights of St Maarten, I’ve captured every moment for you to enjoy. 🎥✨ 🌞 A Day in Philipsburg, St Maarten 🌴 We started our day bright and early with breakfast at The Kitchens on Deck 11. Fuelled up and ready to go, we headed to our favourite spot, The Coffee Port on Deck 6, where the team never fails to impress. For us, it’s always two double espressos ☕☕ – strong, bold, and just what you need before an adventure! Our Marella excursion, “Lagoon Cruise & Island Tour,” began at 9am from the cruise pier. First stop: Marigot, the charming French capital of St Maarten. Although the ongoing construction works limited our experience, the quaint streets, markets, and seaside views still offered a glimpse of its potential charm. Next, we hopped over to Simpson Bay Lagoon, where we boarded the double-decker Explorer boat for a scenic cruise. 🌊 The 2-hour journey treated us to incredible views of luxurious superyachts and vibrant landscapes. And with unlimited drinks on offer – from refreshing rum punches 🍹 to cold beers 🍺 – it was a highlight of the day. Our tour guide was brilliant, sharing fascinating insights into the history and culture of St Maarten as we cruised along. Did you know St Maarten is the smallest island in the world shared by two nations? Its blend of French and Dutch cultures makes it truly unique! 🛍️ Exploring Philipsburg Cruise Port & Beach Back at the Philipsburg cruise port, we strolled through the shops before heading to Philipsburg Beach. It’s a short and scenic 15-20 minute walk along the promenade, or you can hop on a $7 round-trip boat ride for convenience. The beach was the perfect spot to relax with a couple of cold beers 🍻, enjoying the views and the laid-back Caribbean vibes. With bars, restaurants, and shops lining the promenade, Philipsburg offers something for everyone. 🍴 Evening Delights on Marella Voyager After a fantastic day ashore, we returned to our cabin on Deck 8 (8147) to freshen up. Dinner was at the exquisite Kora La restaurant on Deck 7, a must-visit for fans of pan-Asian cuisine. From flavour-packed curries to indulgent Thali platters, it was a feast to remember. Before dinner, we sipped Prosecco at Flutes on Deck 5 while enjoying live piano music 🎹🍾. It’s these little moments that make cruising so magical! Extra Fun Fact 🌟 St Maarten is famous for Maho Beach, where planes fly just a few metres overhead as they land at the nearby Princess Juliana International Airport. It’s one of the most thrilling and unique plane-spotting locations in the world! ✅ Cruise Itinerary Day 1: Bridgetown, Barbados (Embarkation) Day 2: Castries, St Lucia Day 3: St George's, Grenada Day 4: Kralendijk, Bonaire Day 5: Oranjestad, Aruba Day 6: Willemstad, Curacao Day 7: At Sea Day 8: Bridgetown, Barbados Day 9: At Sea Day 10: Road Town, Tortola Day 11: Philipsburg, St Maarten Day 12: Basseterre, St Kitts Day 13: St John's, Antigua Day 14: Roseau, Dominica Day 15: Bridgetown, Barbados (Debarkation) 🔔 Subscribe for More! Day 12 takes us to Basseterre, St Kitts, and I’ve got another exciting excursion planned. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss a single moment of this epic cruise adventure! Thanks for watching, and as always, happy cruising! 🛳️✨ _____________________________________ 🌍 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL ☕️ Craving more excitement? Fuel my journeys with a cup of coffee! ko-fi.com/cruisetravelaandexplore ______________________________________ 📸 CAPTURE THE MOMENT! EQUIPMENT I USE 📸 (Affiliate link) Unleash your inner filmmaker! Explore the tools I use for vlogging, cruising, and exploring: 📷 Insta360 X3: Get Yours: (Affiliate link) https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INR44HT 📷 Insta360 Ace Pro: Get Yours: (Affiliate link) https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?utm_term=INR44HT ______________________________________ 🎶 SOUNDTRACK YOUR JOURNEY 🎶 (Affiliate link) Set the mood with the perfect tunes! Get a license for music that elevates every moment: https://share.epidemicsound.com/qb08x7 ______________________________________ 🚀 DISCLAIMER: ADVENTURE AWAITS! 🚀 Some links in this treasure chest are affiliates! By using them, you're supporting the journey.