Palapa Marina
35 years as the original mega yacht marina on SXM — enduring reputation. Family-owned with named, experienced management team. Fuel at every berth — eliminates fuel dock queues. 440V 3-phase power — critical for large motor yachts. Crew placement agency on-site. Soggy Dollar Bar is one of the most famous crew hangouts in the Caribbean. On-site Palapa Shipwrights and PermaFrost makes Palapa a one-stop berth for woodwork and AC/electrical.
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Palapa Marina is a family-owned mega yacht marina in Simpson Bay Lagoon, established in 1990 by Richard A. Luckert — the first mega yacht marina in Sint Maarten. Now operated by the Luckert family (Directors Valeska and Kurt Luckert, Marina Manager Francesca Montero, Dockmaster James Kenworth). The marina offers 22 stern-to slips for yachts 65–250ft with a maximum draft of 17ft. Fuel at every berth (Mobil and Shell, low-sulphur diesel, black water removal). Shore power: 220V, 380V, 440V single or 3-phase, 60Hz. On-site services include Palapa Shipwrights (marine woodwork), PermaFrost (AC and electrical), and The Scuba Shop (dive equipment and excursions). Palapa also offers yacht provisioning (fine wine, champagnes, spirits) and a crew placement agency. The marina complex includes restaurants, shops, pool, gym, and bars — including the Soggy Dollar Bar.
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22 stern-to mega yacht slips to 250ft, 17ft draft. Fuel at every berth. Shore power 220/380/440V. Provisioning, crew placement, Black water removal, Soggy Dollar Bar.
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Last updated: 2026-05-17
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