In late Feb we leave PR for our first extended Caribbean cruise. After a stop at St. Croix we will cross to St. Martin/Maarten. I have been reading whatever I can find, but am confused about customs/immigration. Looks like the Dutch side office at the bridge is easier and more convenient but more expensive. I read that the French side has "self check in" using computers at various locations but I have found no listing of those locations. Is there adequate depth to enter the lagoon from Marigot Bay? One website/guide said "local knowledge" only but the chart shows adequate depth in the channel.
Also, how easy is it to drop off a crew member at the airport in Sint Maaten to fly home?
Does anyone have suggestions and tips? Any experienced, first hand info would be very useful. Thanks in advance.
