Fort William Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Great Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Great Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Philipsburg. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Philipsburg Boardwalk
Philipsburg Boardwalk is just one of the places to see in Philipsburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Fort Amsterdam
See panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the town of Philipsburg from the ruins of a Dutch military fort.
Museum of Sint Maarten
Shipwreck stories, native culture and colonial history can be discovered at this wonderful Philipsburg museum.
Front Street District
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Front Street District during your visit to Philipsburg.
Guana Bay Beach
Enjoy this peaceful paradise without the crowds and surf or swim in the warm Caribbean ocean.
Activities
Tango Sunset Cruise with Caribbean Dinner & Open Bar
Underwater Sculpture Park Snorkel Adventure
Half Day Snorkeling Adventure
Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman
Mambo Catamaran Cruise to Rendezvous Bay Anguilla with Lunch
High-Speed Ferry to St. Barths
Our pick of the best Fort William Hotel Deals
The Morgan Resort Spa Village
"Staff was very helpful, friendly, and attentive to our needs. The food was good all around the room service, Salt restaurant, and the sandbar restaurant. Definitely looking forward to staying here again."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Sonesta Maho Beach All Inclusive Resort Casino & Spa
"The property and location is great. But the check in was way too long."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Simpson Bay Resort, Marina & Spa
"The resort is beautiful and quiet. The beach is very small but it’s clean. The restaurants are good. The rooms could be clean better. Some of the staff makes you feel unwanted mainly the housekeeping staff. If the beach was bigger and some entertainment I would definitely return back to the ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Oyster Bay Beach Resort
"The front desk staff was very helpful …Natalia was great she picked me up from the airport you guys are lucky to have her . I was upset the beach was closed during my stay I feel like that should have been disclosed at check in , I checked out a day early and stayed at a different hotel , not sure ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Sonesta Ocean Point All Inclusive, Adults Only Resort
"We recently stayed at Sonesta and while the hotel itself is beautiful with amazing views and a great location, our experience was unfortunately very frustrating. Upon check-in, we specifically booked an ocean view room but were initially given Room 101, which had a parking lot/front entrance view ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort
"The beach is stunning. The buildings are regal. You can see the water where ever you go. The islanders are very friendly nice people. Even the Airport is great, makes the US look silly. My wife and I have been on a lot of island trips but nothing was like this."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort William
Belair
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Belair and surrounding area, you can visit Great Bay Beach and Little Bay Beach.
Downtown Philipsburg
If you're spending some time in Downtown Philipsburg, Great Bay Beach and Front Street District are top sights worth seeing.
Indigo Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indigo Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Little Bay Beach and Indigo Beach.
Madame's Estate
While Madame's Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Great Bay Beach and Port of St. Maarten.
Vineyard
While Vineyard may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of St. Maarten and Museum of Sint Maarten.
Hope Estate
While Hope Estate isn't home to many top sights, Museum of Sint Maarten and Front Street District are some notable places to visit nearby.
