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Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay — Yacht Charter Berthing Guide
Situated in Simpson Bay for Philipsburg Yacht Charter, the Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area is a Dutch-side lagoon megayacht hub inside the bridge. This Caribbean marina accepts vessels up to 100 metres LOA with a 5-metre maximum draft, contacted on VHF 16.
- Indicative max LOA
- approx. 100 m
- Indicative max draft
- approx. 5 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
- Gateway
- SXM
- Transfer
- 15–25 min from SXM
- Peak lead time
- 8–16 weeks peak / holidays
- Charter region
- Philipsburg
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Indicative — subject to confirmation
Berthing at Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay
Berthing & mooring at Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay
Dutch lagoon megayacht hub — bridge openings and LOA confirmation mandatory.
Door-to-deck
Typical SXM → quay timing: 15–25 min from SXM. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
Berth lead time
Peak berths typically need 8–16 weeks peak / holidays. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
What does berthing cost at Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay?
[Draft] Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay Yacht Berth — Embark Guide
Door-to-deck for Philipsburg: 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 / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay — 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 typically need 8–16 weeks peak / holidays. We hold anchorage fallbacks before you fly.
Captain / crew
Dutch lagoon megayacht hub — bridge openings and LOA confirmation mandatory.
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.
Gateways
- SXM →
15–25 min from SXM
Typical SXM → quay: 15–25 min from SXM.
[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 / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay
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 / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay
Marina & nearby anchorages
Yachts for Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay
Crewed yachts that can operate or berth around Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay.
Berth fitPARTY BOAT 135
Berth fitPARTY BOAT 115
Berth fitFERRETTI CUSTOM LINE 94
Berth fitRIVA 93
Berth fitFERRETTI 92
Berth fitFERRETTI 88
Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay berthing FAQ
- Why plan a Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay berth with Blue Ocean Club?
- St Martin lagoon berth — we hold peak slips, anchorage fallbacks and door-to-deck transfers before you fly, with APA line-items before deposit. This is a charter berthing guide, not a marina booking desk.
- How do I embark at Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay?
- Confirm quay / pontoon with the captain the morning of embarkation after your SXM arrival. We brief the chauffeur on the correct marina gate — not a generic harbour drop.
- Can I berth a yacht at Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay?
- Yes when LOA, draft and event weeks allow. 8–16 weeks peak / holidays Blue Ocean Club opens the berth conversation with the yacht shortlist for Philipsburg.
- What does berthing cost at Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay?
- What berthing costs at Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay depends on length overall, peak weeks and power amp rating. Indicative seasonal berth ranges are shared on request — confirm with the marina agent before contract. We never publish unverified nightly rates as fact.
- Is yacht charter available from Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay?
- Private yacht charter from Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay is common for Philipsburg weeks. Captains confirm approach and tender logistics; we hold the quay or an anchorage fallback.
- How far ahead should we book a berth at Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay?
- 8–16 weeks peak / holidays
- What is the practical embarkation airport for Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay?
- Typical SXM → quay timing: 15–25 min from SXM. Timed to embarkation, not a taxi scramble.
- Can we overnight at anchor instead of taking a quay night?
- Simpson Bay Lagoon is a common alternative when the quay is full — captains confirm holding and shelter before committing.
Charter destinations near Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay
Explore in-depth guides for the cruising grounds you can reach from this port.
Prepared by the Blue Ocean Club editorial team from the cited destination and charter sources available for this page. Specs last verified 1 July 2026.
Sources & citations
Official marina and tourism sources we use when verifying berth and embarkation notes. Indicative fees stay labelled as draft.
- Simpson Bay Marina — IGY Marinasigymarinas.comOfficial marina
- St Martin Caraïbes — official French-side tourism boardst-martin.orgTourism board
Facts last verified 1 July 2026.
Situated in Simpson Bay for Philipsburg Yacht Charter, the Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area is a Dutch-side lagoon megayacht hub inside the bridge. This Caribbean marina accepts vessels up to 100 metres LOA with a 5-metre maximum draft, contacted on VHF 16.
Why charter from Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay
Marina facilities
Around Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay: anchorages, dining and provisioning
Nearby anchorages
Simpson Bay Lagoon
Maho Beach approaches
Great Bay Philipsburg
Pinel Island
Where to dine
Temptation Beach Restaurant
Beach dining near the megayacht marina.
Karakter
Beach club plates on the sand.
The Boathouse
Marina energy for embarkation nights.
Lolo’s / Grand Case lolos
French-side grill culture — book against marina nights.
Planning your charter from Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay
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 / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay: berthing and operations
Published limits, on-berth services and a suitability check against your yacht's actual dimensions.
Operational facts
- Maximum LOA
- 100 mindicative
- Maximum draft
- 5 mindicative
- 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
Yacht suitability checker
Length alone never decides a berth. We check beam and draft too, then confirm availability and harbourmaster approval before you commit.
We hold published limits for Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay. Enter your yacht's length, beam and draft to check them — every verdict stays subject to harbourmaster approval.
- Length overallEnter your yacht's figure to check
- BeamNo verified limit on record
- DraftEnter your yacht's figure to check
- · Published limits are not a berth guarantee: allocation depends on live availability, neighbouring vessels and harbourmaster discretion.
- · Beam, draft and manoeuvring room can rule out a berth even when length fits.
- · Berth counts for this marina are not yet verified on record.
Port de Plaisance / Dock Maundo area, Simpson Bay on the map
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