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<strong>NPN</strong> Caribbean <strong>Cruise</strong> Ports - <strong>Philipsburg</strong>, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong> Page 1 of 8<br />

P O R T E X P L O R E R & S H O P P I N G G U I D E<br />

San Juan, PR<br />

<strong>Philipsburg</strong><br />

C a r i b b e a n S e a<br />

ALLURE SEAS<br />

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V E N E Z U E L A<br />

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<strong>Philipsburg</strong> is the capital of Dutch <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong>. It a<br />

popular port of call for cruise ships, a center for duty<br />

free shopping and the commercial hub of the island.<br />

Though the island is basically divided in half, between<br />

the north and the south, visitors will not find any border<br />

crossings or passport control stations. Once the French<br />

and Dutch got everything worked out by treaty in the early<br />

1700s the two countries have cooperated and gotten<br />

along well ever since.<br />

The Dutch side of the island is to the south. Though it is<br />

relaxed, there is more of an activity oriented atmosphere.<br />

There are many popular beaches where swim suits are<br />

actually worn (optional on French beaches), numerous<br />

casinos and a vibrant partying nightlife.<br />

In the north, the French side of the island is casual, elegant<br />

and peaceful. Marigot is the capital where the smell<br />

of freshly baked baguettes combines with the fresh scent<br />

of tropical flowers floating on the sea air. It has world<br />

class shopping as well as restaurants and cafes that<br />

serve some of the best food imaginable.<br />

Both <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong> and <strong>St</strong>. Martin are wonderful and the<br />

people are as genuinely warm and inviting as the weather.<br />

PHILIPSBURG<br />

ST. MAARTEN<br />

HISTORY<br />

Long before the first European ever<br />

sailed these waters the island now<br />

known as <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong>/<strong>St</strong>. Martin was inhabited<br />

by a tribe of Indians called the<br />

Arawak. According to the accounts written<br />

by the early Europeans the Arawak<br />

were a peaceful, generous and friendly<br />

people. The tribe had originally come<br />

from the northeast coastal region of<br />

South America. Over many generations<br />

they had settled throughout most of the<br />

islands of the Caribbean. The Arawak<br />

had three problems however. The first<br />

problem was the fact that apparently the<br />

women of the tribe were known for their<br />

grace, beauty and hard work. The second<br />

problem was the fact that Arawak<br />

men were not fighters. And the third<br />

problem for the Arawak people was that<br />

the Carib Indians, also from the coastal<br />

regions of the Amazon, were fierce warriors<br />

…and they were following the path<br />

of the passive Arawak north through the<br />

islands…slaughtering the Arawak men<br />

and enslaving the women as they went.<br />

On the 11th of November, 1493, the<br />

Roman Catholic day celebrating Saint<br />

Martin of Tours, Christopher Columbus<br />

and the fleet of his second voyage to<br />

the New World discovered the island he<br />

would name in honor of the saint. By the<br />

authority of Roman Pontiff Alexander VI<br />

and without ever going ashore, Columbus<br />

claimed the island in the name of the


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Spanish crown and then promptly sailed away to continue his<br />

voyage towards the presumed treasures awaiting his discovery<br />

in Hispaniola. Spain was not impressed with her new acquisition<br />

however. The Spanish were too busy to concern themselves<br />

with <strong>St</strong> <strong>Maarten</strong>. There was too much treasure to be plundered<br />

elsewhere. Consequently <strong>St</strong> <strong>Maarten</strong> remained an undisturbed<br />

dot on the navigational charts of European sailors for over a<br />

century. In the 1620s the Dutch discovered on the island what<br />

the earlier Arawak had known about all along…an abundance<br />

of valuable sea salt.<br />

The Spanish suddenly had a change of heart and drove the<br />

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The <strong>St</strong>. Martin Museum relates the history of the island dating<br />

back to the Arawak Indians who first came here nearly 4,000<br />

years ago. Through artifacts and exhibits the museum covers the<br />

arrival of the Europeans and the development of the plantations<br />

under slave labor.<br />

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Fort Amsterdam was built by the Dutch in 1631. The Spanish<br />

took the fort when they drove the Dutch from the island but<br />

shortly abandoned it when they decided in 1648 that they were no<br />

longer interested in keeping <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong>.<br />

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Dutch off <strong>St</strong> <strong>Maarten</strong> in 1633. But a little over a decade later<br />

the Spanish decided they did not want the island any more. The<br />

French and Dutch quickly moved in and in 1648 divided the<br />

island between them. What was to have been a friendly relationship<br />

rapidly soured and over the next century-and-a-half <strong>St</strong><br />

<strong>Maarten</strong>/<strong>St</strong>. Martin underwent a tug-of-war that saw the island<br />

change hands…sixteen times. The line of demarcation was<br />

eventually established by the 1815 Treaty of Paris. In the mid<br />

1800s slavery was abolished in <strong>St</strong> <strong>Maarten</strong> and the prosperous<br />

economy collapsed. The island would not begin to recover till it<br />

was established as a duty free port in 1939.<br />

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Beyond <strong>Philipsburg</strong><br />

<strong>St</strong> <strong>Maarten</strong>/<strong>St</strong>. Martin have some wonderful beaches. Just a few<br />

of the most popular include:<br />

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Cupecoy is unspoiled and near the west side of the island.<br />

This is not a family beach as clothing is optional.<br />

Mullet Bay is a favorite swimming location.<br />

Maho Beach is popular and a great spot to lie on the sand<br />

and let the Jumbo Jets fly directly over head.<br />

Simpson Bay is simply another wonderfully quiet and unspoiled<br />

beach.<br />

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Little Bay is a favorite spot for snorkeling.<br />

Orient Beach, or as it is called in French "Baie Orientale", is<br />

a stunningly beautiful white sand beach. There are a variety<br />

of water activities such as para-sailing and snorkeling as well as<br />

great cafes and bars. Swimwear is optional.<br />

If it is not sand and surf you are interested in there are plenty of<br />

other things on the island to see.<br />

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Marigot is the capital of French <strong>St</strong>. Martin. It is a charming<br />

town dotted with high end boutiques and inviting cafés.<br />

Colombier is a lovely valley just north of Marigot. This is<br />

a peaceful setting with fields and meadows surrounded by<br />

shade trees and tropical plants.<br />

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Grand Case is a beautiful little fishing village at the northwest<br />

end of <strong>St</strong>. Martin. Grand Case has colorful Caribbean<br />

<strong>St</strong>yle buildings and a number of very good cafes and restaurants.<br />

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The Butterfly Farm is a lush tropical garden that provides<br />

a perfect setting for hundreds of colorful butterflies. The<br />

facility also has a snack bar and gift shop.<br />

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<strong>St</strong>. Martin Park is another gorgeous setting and home to<br />

numerous colorful macaws and parrots. Throughout the<br />

park visitors will find close to 100 different species of birds and<br />

animals<br />

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Fort <strong>St</strong>. Louis was built in 1767 and named for French<br />

King Louis XV. During the reign of Louis XVI (derisively<br />

referred to as “Louis the Last”) as the French Revolution was beginning<br />

to slowly come to a boil the Dutch took control of the fortification.<br />

The hilltop setting provides great views of Marigot Bay.<br />

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Orleans, often referred to as the French Quarter, is a<br />

small fishing village on the eastern side of the island. This<br />

was the first French settlement in <strong>St</strong>. Martin and a number of the<br />

buildings date back to the 1600s.<br />

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Pic Paradise (Paradise Peak) is in the middle of the <strong>St</strong>.<br />

Martin. At an elevation of 1,400 feet the observation points<br />

offer great views of the island and the surrounding blue waters of<br />

the Caribbean.<br />

SHORE EXCURSIONS To make the most of your visit to<br />

<strong>Philipsburg</strong> and surrounding areas we suggest you take one of<br />

our organized Shore Excursions. For more information, please<br />

consult your Shore Excursion Brochure or contact the Shore<br />

Excursion Desk.<br />

SHOPPING In <strong>Philipsburg</strong> the main shopping area is Front<br />

<strong>St</strong>reet. <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong> is a duty-free port of call with a wide selection<br />

of luxury items from around the world. Some of the most<br />

popular products include: jewelry, perfumes, leather, electronics<br />

and international fashions. In French Marigot the downtown<br />

area near the waterfront is the primary shopping area.<br />

LOCAL CUSTOMS Bargaining: Prices are generally fixed. Local<br />

vendors may bargain.<br />

Tipping: Restaurants add 10-15% service charge. The same<br />

percentage is appropriate for taxis.<br />

Local Cuisine: The island’s traditional cuisine is a combination<br />

of French, West African influenced Caribbean and a touch of<br />

Spanish mixed in for good measure. Some local favorites include:<br />

Callaloo Soup, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong>’s national dish, combines<br />

callaloo (a type of green that is grown in the islands), okra, kale,<br />

onions, hot pepper, thyme, pork, salt pork and chicken stock.<br />

Johnny Cakes are sweet flat fried dough. <strong>St</strong>uffed Crab combines<br />

a sautéed mixture of boiled crab meat, butter, tomato,<br />

chive, bread crumbs, pepper and onion then spooned back into<br />

the hollowed out crab shell and broiled.<br />

Drink Specialties: Guavaberry Liqueur is <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong>’s national<br />

drink. Don’t confuse guavaberry with guava…absolutely no<br />

relation. The small berries are soaked in rum then combined<br />

with ginger root, brown sugar, raisins, cinnamon bark, prunes<br />

and vanilla beans then cooked down into syrup and mixed with<br />

more rum.<br />

LOCAL CURRENCY The Netherlands Antilles florin (NAF) is<br />

Dutch <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong>’s official currency. In French <strong>St</strong>. Martin, the<br />

Euro is the official currency. U.S. dollars and major credit cards<br />

are accepted throughout the island.<br />

POST OFFICE AND TELEPHONE FACILITIES The <strong>Philipsburg</strong><br />

Post Office is located at #2 N. Debrot <strong>St</strong>reet.<br />

Place a call with your personal calling card using the following<br />

access code:<br />

AT&T: 001.800.872.2881<br />

TOURIST INFORMATION In <strong>Philipsburg</strong> the Tourist<br />

Office &Visitor’s Center is located in the Vineyard<br />

Office Park Building, W.G. Buncamper Rd #33.<br />

In French <strong>St</strong>. Martin the Tourist Office (Office<br />

du Tourisme) is located on Route de Sandy<br />

Ground, Marigot.<br />

TRANSPORTATION Taxis and rental cars are<br />

available. The law allows drivers to present either<br />

a valid international license or a valid license<br />

from your country of origin.


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LOCAL DIALECT Though Dutch and French are the official<br />

languages of <strong>St</strong> <strong>Maarten</strong>/<strong>St</strong> Martin, English is spoken throughout<br />

the island.<br />

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This information has been compiled for the convenience of our guests and is intended solely for that purpose.<br />

While we work to ensure that the information contained herein is correct, we cannot accept responsibility for any changes that may have taken place since printing.<br />

© RCCL 2010. All rights reserved.


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• South Sea, Tahitian, cultured pearls; Loose pearls, clasps, custom stringing<br />

• Fine Diamond Jewelry: GIA and EGL certified diamonds, Oliva diamond jewelry<br />

• Yvel Biwa and golden brown pearls, Tara pearls, Honora pearls, Samuel B. and Thomas Sabo silver jewelry and charms<br />

• Watches: Elysee watches, Bulova Accutron diamond watches, Nautica sports watches<br />

"ThaT yoda gUy" aT PlanET ParadiSE<br />

located by del Sol and guavaberry<br />

• Memorabilia: Signed by “that Yoda Guy” Nick Maley who made Yoda for <strong>St</strong>ar Wars!<br />

• Famous Customized Caribbean Map: Incorporating ship's name, route and dedicated for your honeymoon,<br />

birthday or anniversary<br />

• <strong>Cruise</strong>r’s Discount: 10% - 40% off the island artwork by this acclaimed artist<br />

ThE BElgian ChoColaTE Box By BEaTrix<br />

The original authentic Belgian Chocolate Factory in old <strong>St</strong>reet<br />

• 75 Fresh Belgian Chocolates, Handmade Daily: Truffles, bonbons, butter creams<br />

• 5 caramels, Guavaberry chocolate, sugar free varieties<br />

• Homemade fudge varieties, BFCCS = Bea’s Frozen Cheesecake Chocolate <strong>St</strong>ick<br />

• Free ship delivery, tasting, travel packaging and gifts with purchase<br />

goldFingEr JEwElry<br />

authorized dealer for Exclusive watches<br />

also Featuring Parazul handbags & accessories<br />

• Watches: Rolex, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Corum, Omega, Rado, Longines, Gucci<br />

• Raymond Weil, Locman, Tissot, Festina, Breguet, Blancpain, Ebel<br />

• Jewelry: Roberto Coin, Aaron Basha, Dimodolo, Kabana and Charles Garnier<br />

• Precious <strong>St</strong>ones: Diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and tanzanite<br />

PriMEro FinE JEwElry<br />

MUST<br />

SEE<br />

19a 19b 19c<br />

20<br />

• Family owned boutique located inside a 150 year old building<br />

• Diamonds, colored diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, tanzanite and more<br />

• Watches: Tutima Jean Marcel, Elini, Bulova, Caravelle, Harley Davidson, Nobel<br />

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22b<br />

22a<br />

Downtown <strong>Philipsburg</strong><br />

19C<br />

COURT<br />

HOUSE<br />

3a<br />

BACK STREET<br />

FRONT STREET<br />

10<br />

© Onboard Media, Inc.<br />

All Rights Reserved<br />

9b<br />

BOARDWALK<br />

14<br />

20<br />

4a<br />

8<br />

2<br />

12<br />

F R E E<br />

1a<br />

BUYER’S GUARANTEE<br />

60-DAY<br />

11<br />

21<br />

18<br />

16<br />

TOWN PIER<br />

MaJESTy JEwElErS<br />

kabana – yvel – Mark henry alexandrite - hearts on Fire - Parazul handbags & accessories<br />

• Kabana: Australian crystal opal inlay with original designs; mother of pearl<br />

• Designer Jewelry: Hearts on Fire; Yvel Biwa and golden brown pearls, Charriol; Edward Mirell titanium men’s jewelry<br />

• Mark Henry Alexandrite; Parazul Handbags; Larimar by Marah Lago; Tanzanite; Trollbeads<br />

• Watches: Raymond Weil, Maurice Lacroix, Cyma, Charriol, Fendi, Seiko and Citizen<br />

SEiko hoUSE & CariBBEan CaMEra CEnTEr<br />

22a 22b<br />

one of the oldest, Most Experienced, and Most Comprehensive Photography <strong>St</strong>ores<br />

• Official Dealer of Camera and Electronic Brands: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Tamarac<br />

• Cameras, lenses, accessories, computers, E-readers and much more<br />

• Experienced and knowledgeable staff<br />

ChUlani PhoTograPhy<br />

22c<br />

your one <strong>St</strong>op for all your Photography needs<br />

• Official Dealer of Camera and Electronic Brands: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Tamarac<br />

• Cameras, lenses, accessories, computers, E-readers and much more<br />

• Large selection of electronics for beginners to professionals<br />

gUaVaBErry EMPoriUM<br />

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guavaberry rum is <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong>’s national liqueur<br />

• A protected national monument built on a synagogue site in the middle of town<br />

• Find a wide range of rum liqueurs, vintage rums and personalized bottles<br />

• Try the delicious guavaberry hot sauces, BBQ sauces and seasonings.<br />

• The guavaberry colada was invented here in 1973; Free samples all day long<br />

TaloUla Mango<br />

TM<br />

Ask about the YES Jewelry<br />

and Watch Protection Plan<br />

where you see this sign in stores<br />

21 MUST<br />

D I N I N G<br />

24<br />

great Food and live Calypso Show on the Boardwalk<br />

• Ribs, salads, burgers, local food, pizzas, tapas, frozen drinks<br />

• Live calypso show featuring one of the island’s calypso kings<br />

5a<br />

7<br />

15<br />

22c<br />

5b<br />

BOARDWALK<br />

Great Bay Beach<br />

23 19a<br />

17<br />

13 19b<br />

6<br />

4b<br />

1c<br />

24<br />

3<br />

To Ship<br />

*Please note there are two water taxi routes that<br />

take you downtown and/or to Bobby's Marina.<br />

only the stores listed on this map provide the 60-day buyer's guarantee<br />

SEE<br />

in <strong>St</strong>. maarten<br />

Diamonds International<br />

Crown of Light Classic Collection for $1999<br />

Milano Diamond Gallery<br />

1Ct. <strong>St</strong>arry Lights Diamond Ring for $399 (All White or Colored Diamonds)<br />

DK Gems<br />

Colored diamond ring, pendant and earrings set for $595<br />

Om Jewelers<br />

18” <strong>St</strong>rand of Cultured Pearls in White or Pink for $299<br />

Diamonds International Watch & Design<br />

Philip <strong>St</strong>ein watches for $505<br />

Del Sol<br />

SolizeTM 1a 1b 1c<br />

4a 4b<br />

10<br />

14<br />

3a 3b<br />

11<br />

Polarized Sunglasses for $45<br />

Venetian Jewelers 8<br />

Sophia Fiori Blue and White Diamond Pendant for $395<br />

Majesty Jewelers 21<br />

Parazul Scarf Bag for $295<br />

Kay’s Fine Jewelry 9a 9b<br />

Topaz Pendant in 14K Gold for $39<br />

Effy Jewelers 5a 5b<br />

DiVersa Diamond Earrings for $495<br />

Pearl Gems 16<br />

Yvel Single Biwa Coin Pearl Necklace for $399<br />

Seiko House 22a<br />

Nikon Digital Camera for $75<br />

Caribbean Camera Center 22b<br />

Nikon P100 Digital Zoom 26X for $369<br />

Chulani Photography 22c<br />

Nikon Cool Pix S3000 for $129.99<br />

Linen Galore 15<br />

4 Placemats and 4 Napkin set. 100% Linen and embroidered for $32


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Buyer’s FREE 60-Day<br />

GuaRantEE<br />

In case of an emergency, call:<br />

S.E.L. Maduro & Sons (W.I.) Inc.<br />

Emmaplein Bld # 1<br />

<strong>Philipsburg</strong>, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Maarten</strong><br />

Netherlands Antilles<br />

011-599-542-2472<br />

F R E E<br />

BUYER’S GUARANTEE<br />

60-DAY<br />

Shop with confidence, knowing that all<br />

merchants on this map have been carefully<br />

selected and each offers a 60-day guarantee<br />

to cruise line guests.<br />

• This guarantee ensures buyers that all recommended merchants will<br />

repair or replace any unsatisfactory item, excluding buyer’s negligence,<br />

buyer’s remorse, watches and lost or stolen merchandise. Some<br />

watches and other branded merchandise will be repaired or replaced by<br />

the brand service centers.<br />

• For purposes of determining quality and value of jewelry related to<br />

a buyer’s complaint, only appraisals secured by a buyer from gem<br />

laboratories or independent graduate gemologists, not affiliated with<br />

jewelry retailing, will be acceptable. Watches and other branded<br />

merchandise valuation comparisons must be based on retail prices<br />

offered by authorized brand retailers.<br />

• All returns must be authorized by the merchant. Please ask about<br />

individual store return policies before you buy.<br />

• The port shopping program is operated by Onboard Media; Inc. who<br />

stands behind all customer relations claims relating to the guarantee.<br />

• Participating merchants have paid an advertising fee to Onboard Media<br />

for inclusion in this program.<br />

• If you become aware of a problem during your cruise, please contact the<br />

Port & Shopping Guide onboard for immediate assistance.<br />

• If a problem arises after your cruise but within 60 days of the purchase<br />

date, please contact the Customer Relations Department at Onboard<br />

Media.<br />

OnBOaRD MEDia, inc.<br />

1691 Michigan ave., Suite 600, Miami Beach, FL 33139<br />

Phone: (800) 396-2999 • Fax: (305) 673-2741<br />

• E-mail: shoppingissues@onboard.com<br />

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm;<br />

Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST<br />

Ju<strong>St</strong> SaY<br />

Upgrade your free 60-day guarantee for a full 2-year<br />

YES! Protection Plan at the following retailers in port:<br />

• Majesty Jewelers • Milano Diamond Gallery<br />

TM<br />

If your time is limited in port...<br />

MUST<br />

SHOP! these stores.<br />

SEE<br />

Where<br />

there is light…<br />

there is<br />

love.<br />

exclusively at Diamonds international

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