St Martin Ferry Map
The ferry system in Saint Martin acts as a central maritime hub for the northern Leeward Islands. As you can see on the map, the island is split between French Saint Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten, meaning ferry departures are divided between Marigot and Philipsburg. This region is famous for short, high-speed runs to nearby luxury escapes like Anguilla and Saint Barth. For travelers, the ferry is often more efficient than flying, but it requires navigating two different sets of port authorities and customs rules on a single island.
Travel farther by ferry in St Martin
Logistical essentials for Saint Martin
“You can have breakfast in French Marigot and be on a beach in Anguilla by mid-morning. The boats are fast and the water is beautiful, but you have to keep your passport handy because even a twenty-minute ride means crossing an international border.”
Before you use the map to coordinate your departures from Marigot or Philipsburg, keep these two navigational tips in mind.
- Ferries to Anguilla and St. Barts depart from both sides of the island, so always verify if your boat leaves from the French or Dutch pier to avoid a long and expensive taxi ride across the border at the last minute.
- You will be required to pay a cash-only port tax or departure fee at the terminal gate that is rarely included in your online ticket price, so keep small denominations of Euros or US Dollars ready.
