Fort Amsterdam is a historic fort on the island of Saint Martin, near the Sint Maarten town of Philipsburg. The triangular colonial stone fort was built by …
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Jan 7, 2025
A bit confusing to get to as it is on the grounds of a resort you will have to drive or walk through security stop for the hotel but security on the island is a bit different from the states, just a …Full review by 19NV85
Nov 7, 2023
Hiked up from Philipsburg and turned out to be very interesting. The ownership of the Fort over the years is fascinating. A good lesson in history, good ocean views for the top as well as a pelican n…Full review by Glen P
May 6, 2023
We were in St. Maarten's for the day on a cruise stop. I love old fortresses or ruins so I had to see Fort Amsterdam. Our tour guide dropped us off at a hotel lobby and told us to follow the signs …Full review by Amanda M
No, we did it it on a tour and it was several stops after leaving the cruise ship. Suggest a taxi or take the tour conducted by a South African guy whose name escapes but was excellent.
We are going in June 2018 and plan to take a taxi to the resort who tells me that the beach and 2 of the restaurants will be open. Can you elaborate on the condition of this area (Divi Little Bay Beach Resort) that you walked though to get to the fort ??? Thank you !!!!
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It was under construction (almost done) when I was there on February 6, 2018. It looked like it will be very nice when done. I would definitely go there when construction is complete.
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