Recent years have seen the growth of many sports on the island aimed at both fitness and fun. Golf, tennis, volleyball, horseback riding, mountain biking and, naturally, a variety of water sports are offered, including scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, kayaking, wind surfing, parasailing and deep-sea fishing. In addition, the island offers numerous spas and fitness centers for those preferring gym equipment, free weights, aerobics, stretch classes, massages, facials, steam rooms, whirlpools, saunas, manicures, pedicures and the like.

1. Excursions to other islands
2. Boating - Yachting and small boat fun
3. Fishing
4. Kayaking
5. Personal Water Crafts
6. Windsurfing, Laser Sailing and Hobie Cats
7. Tennis - courts at many resorts
8. Golf - the Mullet Bay Golf Course is open to the public
9. Hiking - Exploring St. Maarten as a pedestrian
10. Horseback Riding - several stables
11. Parasailing - Several locations
12. Sky Diving