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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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<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 />
23<br />
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