TL;DR Sint Maarten sailing culture sits at the center of the Eastern Caribbean cruising circuit, with three internationally certified sailing schools running RYA, ASA, and IYT programs year-round. Course tuition ranges from $1,250 for a 5-day beginner certification to $4,800 for advanced offshore programs. For property buyers, proximity to Simpson Bay Lagoon, Oyster Pond, or...

TL;DR Sint Maarten boat storage options range from wet slips in protected lagoon marinas ($14 to $32 per foot monthly) to dry stack and hurricane-rated yard storage ($28 to $65 per foot monthly during hurricane season). The Simpson Bay Lagoon and Oyster Pond marinas remain the strongest year-round options, while IGY Simpson Bay and Bobby’s...

TL;DR The Sint Maarten charter yacht industry generates an estimated $350M+ in annual island economic activity and supports 1,200+ year-round crew positions across 300+ charter vessels. Investors can capture exposure through three property categories: crew rental housing near Simpson Bay and Cole Bay yielding 7–10% gross, marina-adjacent commercial space, and high-end villas serving owner-charter clients....

TL;DR Marina berths in Sint Maarten range from $3,500–$8,000 per year for monthly dockage at small boat slips to $1.2M+ for purchased megayacht slips at Yacht Club Port de Plaisance. Mid-sized 40–60 ft berths typically sell for $180,000–$650,000 with annual maintenance fees of $4,800–$15,000. Charter income for a well-managed slip in season can offset 30–60%...

TL;DR Sint Maarten yacht slip ownership in 2026 runs $35,000 for a 35-foot Simpson Bay slip up to $850,000 for a 150-foot superyacht berth in Isle de Sol. Annual carrying costs (HOA, electricity, water, insurance) typically run 4–7% of purchase price. Rental income on transient charter slips ranges from $4,000 to $90,000+ per year depending...