“Great Diving, Great People”
Octopus Diving
I've been snorkeling and diving with Octopus many times over the last few years, and it's always been a great experience. I don't think St. Martin is well known for its diving, but there are tons of great dive sites around the island, including great reefs and wrecks. The equipment, boat, shop are all well-maintained. The groups are small, which is great (probably an extra plus if you're doing an open water certification) and the dive masters know the sites well. Everyone I've met there has been really friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be back!
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To the south is the Dutch side, Sint Maarten, with its cosmopolitan capital of Philipsburg. Shop here for the best duty-free shops, and spend the evening at its glitzy casinos and popular nightspots.
To the north is the French side, St. Martin. Miles of glistening beaches complement the chic boutiques and French cafés. Beaches on the French side tend to be more secluded and more conducive to privacy. The French capital of Marigot is truly a culinary haven for sampling all regions of French cuisine.
Orient Bay is popular due to its wide expanse of beach, underwater marine reserve with a coral reef great for snorkeling, and a variety of watersports.
