St. Bart’s – Exciting Day Trips

St. Bart’s is arid, with volcanic rock of just eight square miles, and is home to fabulous beaches, luxury yachts, designer duty-free boutiques, and celebrities. Its natural beauty is like no other.

If you have ever dreamed of vacationing in St. Bart’s, but worry your budget won’t permit it, stay in St. Martin/ St. Maarten and take a day trip… it’s more affordable than you think.


St. Martin/ St. Maarten as Home-Base
With over 130 private villas to choose from, we definitely have a villa to fit your needs and budget. This allows you to splurge more on your day trip to St. Bart’s.




Travelling to St. Bart’s
St. Bart’s is a short, and affordable, flight away from St. Martin/ St. Maarten. Winair and St Barth Commuter make the 10-minute shuttle on a regular basis.

Enjoy boat rides? No problem. There are ferry shuttles to St. Bart’s as well, departing from Marigot or Oyster Pond. Travel time is 1.5 hours, with 3 return sailings daily.




Where to Eat
One of the best things about St. Bart’s is the quality and variety of the food. Dining compares favorably to almost anywhere in the world. Varied and exquisite cuisine, a French flair in the décor, sensational wine, and attentive service make for a wonderful epicurean experience in almost any of the more than 80 restaurants.

L’Esprit offers tasty and innovative dishes to a romantic terrace close to Saline Beach. The menu has lots of variety, from light French dishes with a Provencale twist to interesting salads, pastas, burgers, and steak. Don't miss the crab cakes… a St. Bart’s tradition.

Check out the scene at the legendary Nikki beach club, where the champagne flows freely during Sunday's Tahiti Party. Reservations are highly recommended.




Where to Shop
St. Bart’s is a duty-free port. Discover the elegant displays and marble floors reminiscent of Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré in Paris.

Don’t miss shopping for high-end designer items and one-of-a-kind finds at Calypso in the capital of Gustavia.

The shopping diva will find many well-known labels in Gustavia, including Cartier, Lacoste, Hermès, Patek Phillippe, Chanel. St-Jean also offers shopping options.


Things to Do
St. Bart’s is home to beautiful, tranquil beaches. As such, this part of the Caribbean is highly sought after by Hollywood royalty. Play with the rich and famous on Baie de St. John, a beach ringed with the island’s top hotels and clubs.

Pick up snorkeling gear and head to secluded Gouverneur Beach, where you’ll spot angelfish, sergeant majors, sea turtles, and the occasional nurse shark. Plongée Caraïbe is recommended for its up-to-the-minute equipment and dive boat. They also run two-hour group snorkeling trips on the Blue Cat Catamaran.

Go "six feet under" (the surface of the sea, that is) for a close-up view of St. Bart's coral reefs through large glass portholes of the Yellow Submarine. An excellent adventure for families.




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