My guide to: Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Now I’ll be honest, the first time I visited Philipsburg, I didn’t really rate it very much. It was late on a Wednesday afternoon and, once the final cruise ship blew its horn and left, the place was like a deserted ghost town. A few weeks later, I visited again midday on a Saturday and …

What courses do I need to work on a super yacht?

So you want to get a job on a super yacht but have no clue where to start? I know the feeling! When I started looking into the idea of working on yachts last winter, I was struggling to find a clear and concise route into the industry. STCW, ENG1, agencies - I heard so …

What to do on Water Island, USVI

If there’s one thing that The Virgin Islands are renowned for, it’s island hopping. So after finding myself located in St Thomas for a few weeks, I set my sights further afield (or a sea should we say) and discovered Water Island. It makes up 1/4 of the inhabited U.S. Virgin Islands and is just …

The Best Bars on Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten has often been referred to as the 'Las Vegas of the Caribbean' and, judging by its plentiful supply of bars and clubs, I can see why! If you’re in search of somewhere exciting and lively, then this is the island for you (note that Sint Maarten is the Dutch side and, compared to …

My guide to: Soufrière, St Lucia

If there's one place you HAVE to visit in Saint Lucia, it’s most definitely Soufrière. It’s possibly the most iconic town on the island as it’s home to the famous two pitons - the typical postcard pic of St Lucia which I’d seen so many times on insta pages and blogs. You can get your …