Princess Juliana International (SXM)
Caribbean · Sint Maarten
Port de Plaisance — sint maarten yacht charter Berthing Guide
Port de Plaisance is a lagoon marina on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean, reached through the Simpson Bay bridge. Featuring superyacht capacity, this destination for a Sint Maarten yacht charter can be contacted using VHF 16.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 40 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 4 m
- Fuel
- Available
- Power
- Shore power typical — confirm amp rating vs LOA
- Water
- Available
- Waste
- Pump-out on request / by arrangement
- Wi‑Fi
- Harbour Wi‑Fi variable — starlink aboard preferred
- Charter region
- sint maarten yacht charter
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Operational draft — confirm LOA, draft and event weeks with the marina agent.
Berthing at Port de Plaisance
Berthing & mooring at Port de Plaisance
Approach Port de Plaisance with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Port de Plaisance typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Port de Plaisance?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Embark utility
Embark at Port de Plaisance
Door-to-deck for sint maarten yacht charter: fly into the gateway, transfer timed to the gangway, luggage aboard before guests. We choreograph the buffer — not a taxi scramble.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Port de Plaisance — confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation.
Arrival buffer
Plan 60–90 minutes from wheels-down to passerelle for chauffeur corridors; helicopter windows are tighter when helipad access is confirmed.
Berth lead time
Peak berths around Port de Plaisance typically need 4–12 weeks for larger LOA. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Approach Port de Plaisance with local pilotage notes from the captain; high season berths book weeks ahead. Confirm fuel, shore power amp rating and waste before arrival.
Tender fallback
When berths are scarce we hold a sheltered anchorage + tender (or captain-only standby) plan before you fly — never a last-minute scramble at the mole.
Luggage / night before
Night-before hotel near the gateway (or marina) when late arrivals risk missing the embarkation slot — we hold rooms against the transfer plan.
[Indicative / draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Enquire
Plan berths at Port de Plaisance
Tell us LOA, dates and embarkation airport — we hold berths, tender fallbacks and door-to-deck before you fly.
On the water at Port de Plaisance
Marina & nearby anchorages
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Yachts for Port de Plaisance
Crewed yachts that can operate or berth around Port de Plaisance.
Party Boat · Motor Yacht
PARTY BOAT 135
41.15 m
From
€105,000 / week
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Party Boat · Motor Yacht
PARTY BOAT 115
35.05 m
From
€63,000 / week
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Ferretti Custom Line · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI CUSTOM LINE 94
28.65 m8 guests4 cabins
From
€40,000 / week
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RIVA · Motor Yacht
RIVA 93
28.35 m6 guests4 cabins
From
€40,000 / week
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Ferretti · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI 92
28.04 m10 guests5 cabins
From
€40,000 / week
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Ferretti · Motor Yacht
FERRETTI 88
26.82 m
From
€40,000 / week
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Port de Plaisance berthing FAQ
- How do I embark at Port de Plaisance?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Port de Plaisance?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for sint maarten yacht charter.
- What does berthing cost at Port de Plaisance?
- Port de Plaisance berth fees move with demand. Blue Ocean Club holds an indicative band for your LOA and dates, then locks the written quote before APA is set for the sint maarten yacht charter week.
- Is yacht charter available from Port de Plaisance?
- Boat charter and crewed yacht charter both use Port de Plaisance as a working berth when LOA fits. We match hull class to quay politics and your itinerary.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Port de Plaisance?
- For peak season and event weeks, 4–12 weeks is typical for larger LOA; shoulder season is more flexible. We start the berth conversation when the yacht shortlist is open.
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Port de Plaisance?
- We match the nearest suitable GA / commercial gateway to your LOA and embarkation slot.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Yes — most refined weeks mix one or two quay nights with quieter roadstead overnight when weather allows.
- What services should we expect at Port de Plaisance?
- We confirm fuel, shore power, water and waste against your LOA with the marina agent before contract.
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Port de Plaisance is a lagoon marina on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten in the Caribbean, reached through the Simpson Bay bridge. Featuring superyacht capacity, this destination for a Sint Maarten yacht charter can be contacted using VHF 16.
Why charter from Port de Plaisance
Marina facilities
Shore powerSheltered harbour basin
Next step
Planning your charter from Port de Plaisance
Speak to our concierge team
Our concierge team will match you with the right yacht and handle every berth, customs and provisioning detail.
Operations
Port de Plaisance: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- VHF channel
- 16
- Shore power
- Yes
- Fresh water
- Yes
- Fuel
- Yes
- Customs
- Yes
- Immigration
- Yes
- Security
- true
- Repair facilities
- true
- Provisioning
- true
- Last verified
- 2 August 2026
Port de Plaisance on the map
Arrival & ashore
Getting here, and what is around the berth
Airport and transfer access
Hotels, restaurants and services nearby
Belmond La Samanna
The established luxury base for guests joining a yacht at Simpson Bay or Marigot.
Karakter Beach
Casual crew-and-guest lunch minutes from the Simpson Bay berths.
Ocean Lounge
Convenient for yachts lying off Great Bay rather than in the lagoon.
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