Market updates, buyer guides, and Caribbean lifestyle stories to help you buy, sell, and live smarter on Sint Maarten (SXM).
TL;DR Sint Maarten Carnival 2026 is the island’s biggest celebration, with the Dutch-side festivities centered on the Carnival Village in Philipsburg and running across roughly two and a half weeks from mid-April into early May. Highlights include the Opening Jump-Up, calypso and soca competitions, the Grand Carnival Parade, J’ouvert Morning, and the Grand Closing with...
TL;DR St Eustatius (Statia) is one of the Caribbean’s quietest, least commercialized islands, which is exactly why a small group of buyers love it. St Eustatius real estate offers genuine value: homes and lots typically range from about $90,000 for land to $250,000–$500,000 for a comfortable house, well below comparable prices on busier islands. Statia...
TL;DR Saba and St. Eustatius (Statia) are tiny Dutch Caribbean islands offering quiet, nature-rich living far from the resort crowds. Saba real estate is dominated by charming hillside cottages and homes around Mount Scenery, typically $200,000 to $700,000, with steady demand from the medical school community. Statia is even quieter and often more affordable. Both...
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...
TL;DR Anguilla property investment for Sint Maarten residents and visitors is one of the most accessible cross-island plays in the Eastern Caribbean. Property prices range from $450,000 for inland villas to $9 million for beachfront estates. Foreign buyers need an Alien Land Holding License (ALHL), which adds 12.5% to the purchase price and 4-8 months...
TL;DR Caribbean investment villa ROI in 2026 typically ranges from 4 to 11 percent gross annual yield depending on the island, property tier, and operating model (long-term rental, short-term vacation rental, or hybrid). Sint Maarten leads on all-around yield (7 to 10 percent net on well-positioned short-term villas) thanks to airlift via SXM airport. Anguilla...
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