The Island of St. Martin (or St. Maarten) has been colloquially referred to as “The Las Vegas of the Caribbean”. Why? You may ask. Well, because it has great food and great nightlife and will definitely provide any traveler with a great time. The island comes alive at night and there is no shortage of fun things to do for whatever tickles your fancy. Drinks? Clubs? Casinos? Food? St. Martin has you covered. Enjoy a relaxing day in the sun in St. Martin and live it up at night at one of the island’s top nightlife destinations.
Read on to find out about the best things to do in St. Maarten at night.
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1. Join a Caribbean tango dinner cruise (from USD 85.0)
Throughout this three-hour tour from St Maarten, you can watch the sunset and eat Creole cuisine on a catamaran. Then cruise to Long Bay or Simpson Bay, where supper will be served. While the sun sets underneath the skyline, sip beverages from the minibar and chomp on complimentary canapés. Finish it all off with dessert and Caribbean rum.
The night just gets better and livelier as Caribbean rhythms fill the air. Enjoy music and dancing as you sail across the moonlit sky. Grooving to the beat is the only way to go!
Tango Caribbean Dinner Cruise
Duration: 3 hours
2. Have a relaxing sunset cruise (from USD 56.0)
Are you up for a relaxing nautical ride? Board a trimaran on this tour and you’ll enjoy a sleek and relaxing cruise. The two-hour trip is a genuine pleasure, where guests are served beverages and refreshments while cruising across the coast of St. Maarten and catching the panoramic views. It all begins at 4:30 pm in wintertime and 5 pm in the summertime.
You’ll be utterly rested when you get back to the pier, and you’ll want to do it all over again! Accommodating up to 14 people, this tour offers you a cozy yet enjoyable experience.
Sunset Cruise Aboard a Trimaran, with Drinks and Snacks
Duration: 2 hours
3. Sip on champagne and ride a jet ski (from USD 138.0)
Enjoy drinking your champagne in the middle of the sea during this sunset cruise. Expert guides will be with your small groups throughout the trip as you voyage towards the sinking sun across the horizon. You can also visit some beaches along the way and go snorkeling if you wish.
All equipment is provided and all you need is the thirst for fun and excitement. During the one-and-a-half-hour trip, enjoy the breathtaking views, and don’t forget to capture your moments along the way.
St Martin Private Jet Ski Sunset Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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4. Chill out at Prive Hookah and Sky Lounge
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed
Feel like you are on top on the world at the Prive Hookah and Sky Lounge. Definitely a great place to start your evening, especially if that evening is a nice warm one. I’d recommend trying to catch the sunset at the sky lounge while sipping on a fruity cocktail with your sweetheart. Guaranteed for a romantic evening. However, there is a lot more to do at Prive! Grab a hookah and relax on the open terrace and enjoy the views of Simpson bay and Lagoon. If you want to get down on the dance floor, don’t worry because Prive has you covered for that too. Featuring live DJs, Prive is open 6pm to 3am everyday.
Prive Hookah and Sky Lounge
Address: 109 Wefare Road, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
5. Unwind at Sopranos Piano Bar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Come and Enjoy Great Live Music and Great Drinks in an Amazing Atmosphere.. Oh yes.. Don't leave without trying Claudia's Special Shots >> Full Moomba Menu Available until 1AM <<
Posted by Sopranos Pianobar on Friday, November 18, 2016
If you fancy something a little more low key then a DJ and a nightclub, then Sopranos Piano bar may be the place for you. After a long day at the beach why not unwind a little, head to the bar and grab a drink, then sit down to a little live music. Sopranos Piano Bar is a nice lounge bar located on the first floor of a modern shopping complex, but the odd location shouldn’t deter you, its rated one of the best lounges/bars in the Caribbean.
Its live piano players rotate every month or so, so make sure you keep coming back because you’re likely to hear new performers and songs pretty often. The performers are great personalities so they will definitely keep you entertained. Just make sure to tip if you want to hear your favorite.
Sopranos Piano Bar
Address: Maho Beach Resort, St. Maarten
Facebook: Sopranos Piano Bar
6. Go on a boat pub crawl with Celine Charters
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Celine Charters SXM on Monday, July 30, 2018
The Caribbean is gorgeous. The lush greens and colorful vegetation and flowers make it picturesque and on top of that, there is the aqua blues of various lagoons and the Caribbean sea. All of that is great and definitely something every traveler should see when your there, but there is also the beautiful night sky. Boat charters are not only great for a day trip, but a night one as well. Celine Charters are great for a night out on the water. Bring your friends, bring some of your favorite drinks and enjoy a night out cruising around Simpson Bay Lagoon.
Celine Charters offers sights you wont get anywhere else in St. Martin. Celine Charters also offers something no one else does - The Boat Pub Crawl! That’s right, Celine Charters will bring you to various lounges and restaurants around Simpson Bay where you’ll get an entree, appetizer, dessert and drink. Celine Charters is great for a night out with friends and is perfect for birthdays and anniversaries.
Celine Charters
Address: Portofino Marina, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
Website: Celine Charters
7. Enjoy good food while plane spotting at Sunset Bar and Grill
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Posted by Sunset Beach Bar SXM on Sunday, July 14, 2019
What night out on the town isn’t complete without some good food? If you’re hungry after all those drinks, check out the Sunset Bar and Grill. It’s a great place to spend the evening with some live music, good food and proximity to Princess Juliana Airport, so you can walk off the plane and head on over. But what sets this place apart is that it is a popular place for plane spotting. The low approach of incoming jet airliners is what made this place so popular on Maho Beach.
Sunset Bar and Grill
Address: #2 Beacon Hill Road, Maho Beach, Maho, St. Maarten
Website: Sunset Bar and Grill
8. Try your luck at Hollywood Casino
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Open Daily from 1pm to 1am. Our Tables open from 6pm
Posted by Hollywood Casino St.Maarten on Friday, October 22, 2021
The Hollywood Casino is conveniently located at the Pelican Resort, but is free for anyone to enter. Try winning back some of that hard earned money at the Hollywood Casino. Rated one of the best on the island, it’s a fun place to hang out, play a few hands of blackjack or poker and test your luck! They are one of the highest rated casinos on the island, offering a ton of games to play and best of all; free drinks offered to players.
Hollywood Casino
Address: Billy Folly Rd, Pelican Resort Club, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten
Website: Hollywood Casino
9. Explore the island with Tony Taxi Tours
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
These pictures were taken in different places on the Island.
Posted by Tony Taxi and Tours St Maarten/St. Martin on Friday, December 27, 2019
So maybe you’re not the type to go to bars or clubs or casinos, that’s okay! Because Tony’s Taxi Tours can give you a great time without the hangover! Offering people tours of the island, Tony’s Taxi Tours will be your personal tour guide and show you things you never knew existed. They’ll bring you around the island, tell you the rich history of both the dutch and french sides and deliver you (and pick you up) to where you want to go. Consistently rated as one of the best things to do on the island, Tony Taxi Tours are well worth the time.
Tony Taxi Tours
Address: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Website: Tony Taxi Tours
10. Party at Tantra Nightclub
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed
One of the most extravagant nightclubs in St. Martin as well as the Caribbean, Tantra Nightclub is the place to be for any party animal. The drinks are strong and the music is bumping all night long. Playing host to international and local DJs, Tantra Nightclub promises a sanctuary of “sound and energy” that pushes the party higher and higher. You’ll never forget your night at Tantra.
Tantra Nightclub
Address: Rhine Rd, Maho Bay, St. Maarten
Website: Tantra Nightclub
Island Nightlife
The island of St. Martin is a beautiful place filled with sun and beautiful beaches, as well as gorgeous sights to take in, but that doesn’t mean everyone goes to bed at night! St. Martin is the Las Vegas of the Caribbean because there’s casinos, restaurants and lots of fun to be had at night. Everything from lounges and bars to clubs and night tours, St. Martin is a slice of paradise with fun all day and night.
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