Sint Maarten Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Sint Maarten
911
General Emergency
911
Police
912
Ambulance / Medical
919
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Philipsburg
Currency
ANG (NAƒ) / USD ($)
Official Language
English & Dutch
Country Code
+1 721
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Sint Maarten
Urban / City
—
Rural
60 km/h
Highway
80 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0,5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Adhere to safety signs at Maho Beach regarding aircraft jet blast.
- DO Take advantage of duty-free shopping along Front Street in Philipsburg.
- DO Cross freely into the French side (Saint-Martin) with no border checkpoint.
- DON'T Never stand directly behind jet engines during takeoff at Maho Beach (dangerous).
- DON'T Do not leave unattended belongings on public beaches.
- DON'T Do not drink and drive.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (110V / 60Hz) on Dutch side (French side uses Type C/E 220V).
Tap Water: Drinkable desalinated water, bottled water widely available and popular.
Insider Tip: Maho Beach is world-famous for low-flying passenger jets landing right over the beach at Princess Juliana Airport.
