Are there sharks around St. Maarten?

Are there sharks around St. Maarten? Around the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten, these fascinating predatory fish can be found just about everywhere. The area is one of the richest waters for shark spotting in the world.

What is the sea life around St. Maarten?

The marine park protects a huge diversity of marine life including 700 reef fish species, sharks, turtles, rays, lobster, conch, and crabs. It also falls on an important migratory route for whales and dolphins. Marine animals you can expect to spot diving St Maarten include: Caribbean reef shark.

Is there a seaweed problem in St. Maarten?

Sargassum first plagued St. Maarten in 2011 and 2012, with the St. Maarten Nature Foundation having to warn swimmers to avoid swimming on certain beaches due to the large amount of seaweed and many beachfront residences and hotels having to continuously clean washed up sargassum.

Are there stingrays in St. Maarten?

Maarten/Martin, with a multitude of spectacular marine life, including Stingrays, Barracudas, Grouper and Turtles.

Are there jellyfish in St. Maarten?

Friar's Bay has lovely white sand and fairly calm seas, what appears ideal for young families. Having used this beach twice during our stay on the island all was well until the children suffered painful jellyfish stings. This is fairly common so beware if you use this beach.

Is the water calm in St. Maarten?

Martin's northeastern coast is a windward seashore, but it comes protected by Green Key and its reef, making for calm, swimmable waters. The beach is also well developed, full of amenities.

Can you swim in St. Maarten?

Maarten's northeastern shore is a well-known stretch of soft white sand offering watersports, relaxation, snorkeling, and pristine waters for wading and swimming. This beach is famed as the St. Tropez of the Caribbean and among the largest on the island.

Can I drink tap water in St Maarten?

Maarten/St. Martin. Tap water is safe to drink, but bottled water is recommended. High-SPF sunscreen is essential and recommended for those not used to intense sunlight.

Is the water clear in St. Maarten?

The beach is known for it's beautiful crystal clear water and white sand and is one of the longest beaches of St Maarten, where you can enjoy the local cuisine in one of the little restaurants, relax under the palm trees or try some water activities! Click here to see more beaches.

Which side of St. Maarten is nicer?

Dutch Sint Maarten The Dutch side of the island is more developed. There are more amenities and services available, traffic tends to be heavier and the atmosphere is more animated, with a steadier flow of tourists who are more likely to be looking for a party atmosphere.