In our last Free Wi-Fi Hotspots post, we discussed the benefits of disconnecting on a cruise vacation.

But, we all know that we can’t fully unplug. There are times we may need to get in touch with someone at home or they just have to see a picture of the most beautiful beach you’ve ever seen – right now!

If you’re taking a cruise to St. Maarten you do have a few locations near the cruise ship dock. So to save you a little time, we’ve put together a list of free Wi-Fi hotspots in St. Maarten.

Keep in Mind:

Wi-Fi is great for keeping up with everyone at home, or uploading pictures, but it is still an unsecured connection. Protect yourself by not conducting any personal business, like accessing bank information, over an unsecured connection especially while traveling internationally.

While we have gathered the latest information on hotspots, they can always change, so the crew of your ship will be the best resource for finding free or inexpensive Wi-Fi hotspots; this is how they keep in touch with their families, too!

Most ships dock on the Dutch side, in Great Bay, at the A.C. Wathey Pier in Point Blanche. The pier is about 1 mile from the center of Philipsburg, the capital of St. Maarten. On busy days, some ships anchor in Great Bay and tenders will transport passengers directly to the center of town.

Restaurants, Bars and Coffee Shops in St. Maarten with Free Wi-Fi Hotspots:

• The Greenhouse Restaurant. Located in Bobby’s Marina near the cruise ship dock with a great view of Great Bay; fresh lobster is the meal of choice – enjoy lunch, happy hour and dinner. Tel: 011.599.542.2941
• The Candy Store. St. Maarten’s original candy store with over 400 kinds of fresh candy sits near The Greenhouse Restaurant in Bobby’s Marina. Open 8am-10pm – 7 days a week. Tel: 011. 721.580.7431
• Front Street Café. Breakfast and lunch place in the heart of Philipsburg. Address: 30 Frontstreet.
• Bar Mist de Caribe. Open-air bar on the Boardwalk. Address: Boardwalk 43 R
• Pirates in Paradise. Right on the boardwalk enjoy frozen cocktails and a large selection of beers with with Caribbean and American fare, indoor and outdoor.
• Fire House on the Beach. Right on the boardwalk, beach service.
• McDonald’s Front Street. Front Street # 78. Tel: 011.721.543.2760
• There are also several WiFi Hotspots at Oyster Pond, at Orient Beach, and in the Maho area.

There is an Internet Café located nearby the cruise ship terminal if you need access to a computer.

• Cyberlink Internet Café. Located in the heart of town on Front Street #53, opposite Little Switzerland. Computers, mini mart, serves espresso, coffee, & cold drinks. Tel: +599 54 20725

About Alara Shannon, Cruise & Travel Writer

Alara has traveled extensively since an early age. After the birth of her daughter, when an opportunity for a career in cruise travel presented itself, Alara decided to re-enter the workforce. She hopped on board with one of the largest cruise agencies and excelled in both cruise sales and customer service. This led to the chance to dive headfirst into the Internet Marketing world; taking on the roles of resident Bloggess, custom content creator and social media expert. Beyond a love of anything travel related, her life revolves around her family of four (husband + 2 little ones), writing, playing piano, coffee, recycling, and crafting (well, attempting to craft). Her dream destination? New Zealand!