Octopus Diving offers scuba diving and certifications, snorkeling trips, and boat charters with a VIP service standard. Maximum 6 people on our fast comfortable boat, with fresh fruit and water, our professional friendly instructors will make your day one to remember. Our professional underwater photographer is always close by to capture your underwater experience. Octopus Diving is a PADI International Resort and Retail outlet and is currently rated #1 on St Martin by Scubalinx.
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Octopus Diving, Grand Case
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#1 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- Jul 26, 2008 "My favorite diving center on the island"
- Jul 24, 2008 "Great Diving, Great People"
- Jul 21, 2008 "Amazing Dive Center"
Pinel Island, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#2 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Topless optional
Attraction type: Beach; Island
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- Jun 19, 2008 "LOVE Pinel"
- May 1, 2008 "Pinel was teriffic!"
- Apr 20, 2008 "Gorgeous beach"
Orient Beach, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#3 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
The island's most popular beach features a clothing-optional area on one end.
Attraction type: Beach
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- Apr 9, 2008 "Nice beach for families with children"
- Apr 1, 2008 "fun great beach"
- Mar 7, 2008 "Orient Beach- The French Side!"
Random Wind, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#4 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Attraction type: Ship
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- Aug 13, 2008 "Private Charter, What a great Dasy!!!!"
- Jul 7, 2008 "Wonderful adventure!"
- May 10, 2008 "A Fantastic day!"
12 Metre Challenge, Philipsburg
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#1 of 25 attractions in Philipsburg
Visitors can participate in a mini-America's Cup boat race in actual boats from the 1987 competition, including Dennis Conner's famous Stars & Stripes.
Attraction type: Tour
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- Feb 11, 2008 "Best thing we did."
- Feb 4, 2008 "100% Great value for all ages and abilities"
- Sep 11, 2007 "Great Fun - Highly Recommended"
Prickly Pear, Marigot
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#1 of 13 attractions in Marigot
This small pristine tropical island is perfect for a relaxing afternoon of snorkeling.
Attraction type: Island
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- May 8, 2008 "Just Beautiful!"
- Mar 13, 2008 "Well worth the sunburn!"
- Aug 26, 2007 "Paradise -- don't miss it!"
Loterie Farm, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#5 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Attraction type: Hiking trail; Farm; Nature reserve
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- Jun 19, 2008 "Adventurous Fun!"
- May 17, 2008 "Awesome!"
- May 2, 2008 "A great experience"
St. Maarten Museum, Philipsburg
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#2 of 25 attractions in Philipsburg
Great place for an hour of fun away from the sun. Help support and understand the island instead of just taking.
Attraction type: History museum
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- May 23, 2007 "The Best Museum on St. Maarten"
Cheri's Cafe, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#6 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Although not your typical authentic Caribbean bar, Cheri's is one of the most popular nightspots on the island.
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jun 23, 2008 "A Fun Evening Full of Laughs, Good Music and Dancing"
- Jun 1, 2008 "Good Place for Dinner"
- Mar 13, 2008 "The Just OK Cafe"
Splash Jewelers, Philipsburg
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#3 of 25 attractions in Philipsburg
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- May 6, 2008 "Completely satisfied with Splash"
- Jan 23, 2008 "Best jewelry store in St. Maarten"
- Jan 28, 2007 "Splash Jewelers St. Maarten"
Rhino Riders out to Creole Rock, Simpson Bay
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#7 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Attraction type: Waterway
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- Jul 16, 2008 "Great fun afternoon"
- Oct 23, 2007 "A BLAST!!"
- Feb 3, 2007 "Our favorite thing to do in St. Marteen"
Maho Bay, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#8 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Maho Bay, on the southwestern shore, is Sint Maarten's main resort area. It feels a bit like the Las Vegas Strip: while little more than a block long, it's dense with multistory buildings housing exclusive jewellers, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and a huge resort and casino. Maho Bay has a nice enough beach except that it's at the very end of the airport runway. The area is even marked with a sign warning beach goers that 'low flying and departing aircraft blast can cause physical injury!'
Attraction type: Bay; Neighborhood
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- May 17, 2008 "Unbelievable"
- Apr 9, 2008 "Nice beach near the airport for your last hours on St Maarten"
- Mar 16, 2008 "Nice beach near SXM"
DK Gems International, Philipsburg
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#4 of 25 attractions in Philipsburg
RECENTLY SAILED TO THE CARRIBEAN ON A CRUISE AND STOPPED IN ST. MAARTEN. SHOPPED OTHER ISLANDS AND MANY, MANY OTHER STORES IN THE CARRIBEAN BUT.....NONE CAME CLOSE TO THE SATISFACTION RECEIVED AT...
Attraction type: Shop
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- Jul 19, 2008 "A wonderful shopping experience!!!"
- Jun 7, 2008 "A Nightmare!! Keep walking!!"
- Apr 28, 2008 "The best store your cruise will never tell you about"
Gold Creations, Mullet Bay
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#9 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
jewelery store
Attraction type: Shop; Specialty shop
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- Jul 1, 2008 "Best Bet on St Maarten"
- Apr 14, 2008 "Gold Creations is a fantastic find on the Dutch side of St Martin. (Maho area)"
Long Beach - St. Maarten, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#10 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Attraction type: Beach
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- Jun 19, 2008 "Gorgeous!"
- May 17, 2008 "Nice beach"
- Nov 22, 2007 "Baie Longue"
Cupecoy Bay / Beach, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#11 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
If you're looking for a beach that's quiet but not totally secluded, Cupecoy is a good choice. Its white sands are backed by low sandstone cliffs that have been eroded in such a way that they provide a run of small semiprivate coves.
Attraction type: Beach
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- Jun 30, 2008 "Beautiful!"
- May 17, 2008 "Another nice St. Maarten beach"
- Nov 6, 2006 "All good things must come to an end..."
Aqua Mania Adventures, Simpson Bay
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#12 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Attraction type: Sports camp/clinic; Group tour/boat
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- Jul 13, 2008 "Great Decision!!"
- Dec 3, 2006 "Loved the diving"
- Aug 13, 2003 "Go SCUBA Diving!"
Sint Maarten Guavaberry Company, Philipsburg
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#5 of 25 attractions in Philipsburg
Located in a historic 18th-century building, this company sells a rum-based drink that is very popular among the locals.
Attraction type: Shop
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- May 17, 2008 "Free Samples! Great"
- Mar 13, 2008 "Delicious!"
- Nov 11, 2007 "Tasty Treat = Mango Guavaberry Rum"
Captain Alan's Three Island Snorkeling Adventure, St. Maarten/St. Martin
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#13 of 79 attractions in St. Maarten/St. Martin
Attraction type: Tour
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- Jun 10, 2008 "Best snorkel tour in the Caribbean!!!"
The Butterfly Farm (La Ferme des Papillons), Philipsburg
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#6 of 25 attractions in Philipsburg
This popular attraction is home to numerous species of rare butterflies.
Attraction type: Nature center; Farm
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- Jun 24, 2008 "Not quite worth the price"
- Jan 11, 2008 "charming"
- Jul 11, 2007 "Beautiful !!"
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