Saint-Martin News
Stay up to date with life, events and what's new on the Friendly Island.
Air France switches to the A350 on Paris-St. Maarten from February 2027
From February 1, 2027, Air France will replace the A330-200 with the Airbus A350-900 on Paris Charles de Gaulle - Princess Juliana. A cabin upgrade for travelers heading to St. Martin / St. Maarten.
More Disney Cruise stops in St. Maarten from 2027
Disney Destiny called at Philipsburg on July 1, 2026. Disney sailings that include the island are expected to increase in 2027.
Contour Airlines launches nonstop flights between St. Thomas and St. Maarten from October 2026
Good news for regional travelers: Contour Airlines will open nonstop service between St. Thomas (STT) and St. Maarten (SXM) from October 5, 2026, twice a week.
Tourism: Saint Martin posts strong Q1 2026 air (+23%) and cruise (+18%) growth
STAT figures show 314,765 air arrivals at PJIA in Q1 2026 (+23%) and 748,603 cruise passengers (+18%). What the numbers mean for the island.
Naïla Parotte crowned Miss Saint Martin/Saint Barthélemy 2026
At 22, Saint Martin’s Naïla Parotte has won the regional crown and will represent the Northern Islands at Miss France 2027.
Saint Martin’s border finally goes on the map, 378 years later
You can cross it without even noticing. Yet after 378 years of uncertainty, the border between Saint Martin and Sint Maarten has reached a historic milestone.
Saint Martin and Sint Maarten population: how many people live on the island?
Saint Martin has 31,160 inhabitants on the French side and Sint Maarten has 41,349 on the Dutch side. Combined, the island has about 72,509 inhabitants.
What to do in Saint Martin this week: concerts, parties and events
A simple venue-by-venue listing of concerts, parties, live music, beach events, brunches, sports screenings and weekly entertainment in Saint Martin and Sint Maarten.
Spirit Airlines ceases operations: what are the consequences?
Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on May 2, 2026. Cancelled flights, refunds, rebooking options from SXM: what tourists in Saint-Martin should do now.
IShowSpeed in Saint-Martin: what he did on the island
IShowSpeed visited Saint-Martin / Sint Maarten during his Caribbean Tour: airport crowds, Captain’s Rib Shack, Maho Beach, Philipsburg, and Carnival energy.
Beekeeping initiation in Saint-Martin: a unique experience with the bees
On April 21 and 22, Siwo Myel SXM and Bee Academy SXM are offering a beekeeping initiation in Saint-Martin. Adult and children sessions are planned, with hive discovery, local honey tasting and pollination awareness.
2026 Hurricane season: calmer forecasts for the Atlantic
Early models predict a below-average season for the first time since 2017. Colorado State University forecasts 13 tropical storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 major hurricanes. Good news for Saint-Martin, but vigilance remains essential.