 Simpson Bay : Profile
The Immigration Department is in the Police Station located adjacent to the channel into Simpon Bay Lagoon.
Clearance Office open Monday-Friday 0800-1200 and 1300-1700,
Saturday-Sunday 0730-1530. Closed Public holidays. Clearance is possible in advance
Bridge opening
Simpson Bay (Dutch side)
This is the main access into and out of Simpson Bay Lagoon from the Dutch side of the island. The Bridge is located in Simpson Bay and will accommodate vessels up to a maximum beam of 56 feet (17 meters) and a maximum draft of 17 feet (6 meters). Wide beamed vessels must request pilotage.
When the bridge is closed there is 8.6 feet (2.6 meters) clearance in the port channel and 8 feet (2.4 meters) clearance in the starboard channel.
Note: Clearance may vary depending on the state of the tide.
There is a 3mph speed limit for all vessels using the access channel, and within the lagoon all marinas and yacht anchorages are deemed ‘no wake zones’
Bridge Opening Times - December-April (Daily)
Outbound 0900, 1100, 1630. Inbound 0930, 1130, 1730
May-November (Daily) Outbound and Inbound 0930, 1130, 1730.
Call Bridge Operator on VHF Ch 12 for permission to enter or leave Simpson Bay Lagoon. Outbound traffic precedes inbound traffic
Sandy Ground Bridge (French Side)
This bridge is the main access into Simpson Bay Lagoon from the French side of the island. Access is from Marigot Bay and the bridge will accommodate vessels with a maximum beam of 32 feet and a maximum draft of 10 feet. There is a 10-foot clearance when the bridge is closed. There is a 3mph speed limit in the channel.
Brige opening times Mon-Sat 0815, 1430 and 1730. Sunday 0815 and 1730.
For information call Bridge Operator 690 690 87 20 43 VHF Ch 16
Palapa Marina
Airport Road, Simpson Bay
Tel:+599 545 2735, Fax:+599 545 2510, VHF Channel 68, 16
office@palapamarina.com
A full service marina with 22 slips, water, power, fuel dock, showers and laundry. Also able to arrange clearance.
Princess Port du Plaisance
Simpson Bay Lagoon
Tel:(599) 544-5222, Fax:(599) 544-2315, VHF Channel 16, 78
Princess Yacht Club
Simpson Bay
Tel:599 544 2953, Fax:599 544 4333, VHF Channel 16,78
Two full service marinas (north & south harbors). Max 15ft draft, internet cafe, restaurants, pool and provisions.
Simpson Bay Marina
P.O. Box 4540 Plaza del Lago, Airport Road, Sint Maarten
Tel:59954-42309, Fax:59954- 43378, VHF Channel 16, 79
info@sbmarina.biz
Modern, protected marina with all facilities. 120 slips, fuel dock, restaurant, bar, pool and yacht club.
Yacht Club Isle de Sol
Snoopy Island, Simpson Bay
Tel:599 544 2408, Fax:599 544 5175, VHF Channel 78A, 16
yachtclubs@caribserve.net
All facilities for larger yachts including hi-speed internet, WiFi, TV and phone to all berths. Swimming pool, chandlery.
Princess Yacht Club [see above]
Sint Maarten Yacht Club
Welfare Road 90, Simpson Bay Bridge, Sint Maarten
Tel:+(599) 544 2075 , Fax:+(599) 544 2091
www.smyc.com , info@smyc.com
This club hosts many racing and cruising events. New clubhouse with restaurant and bar.
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