Simpson Bay Causeway (Drehbrücke)
Swing bridge · Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
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Simpson Bay Causeway (Drehbrücke) is a swing bridge (Sint Maarten (Dutch part)). When closed, the clearance is 6.2 m. Through the year: daily at 08:00, 10:00 and 16:30. Today: 08:00, 10:00, 16:30. Reachable on VHF channel 12.
Harbour info
Swing bridge, closed 6.2 m
VHF 12 · Tel. +1 721 545 5230
Location: 18° 02,68' N 063° 05,52' W
Opening times
Through the year: daily at 08:00, 10:00 and 16:30
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sat 24/10 | 08:00, 10:00, 16:30 |
| Sun 25/10 | 08:00, 10:00, 16:30 |
| Mon 26/10 | 08:00, 10:00, 16:30 |
| Tue 27/10 | 08:00, 10:00, 16:30 |
| Wed 28/10 | 08:00, 10:00, 16:30 |
| Thu 29/10 | 08:00, 10:00, 16:30 |
| Fri 30/10 | 08:00, 10:00, 16:30 |
All times in local time (America/Lower_Princes).
Times: Port St. Maarten, Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC): Bridge Opening Schedules; Marina Fort Louis, St. Maarten and St. Martin Bridge Opening Times, as of 2026-09-29
Notes
- Swing bridge in the causeway across the lagoon between the southern bay (Simpson Bay Marina, Isle de Sol, Port de Plaisance) and the rest of the lagoon with the French side. Daily at 08:00, 10:00 and 16:30 in both directions, call beforehand on VHF 12.
- Clearance closed 6.2 m, width 23 m. Do not anchor off the bridge or at the runway extension.
- On 29.09.2026 Marina Fort Louis gives 16:30 and 15:30 for the third opening; the time of the lagoon authority is used here.
Harbours nearby
- Portofino Marina 0.7 km SW
- Princess Yacht Club/Port de Plaisance 0.7 km SE
- Yacht Club at Isle del Sol 1 km S
- St. Maarten Ship Yard 1.2 km W
- Simpson Bay Marina 1.3 km S
- NICA Marina 1.3 km SE
- Simpson Bay 1.6 km S
- Gateway Marina 2 km W
Frequently asked questions
Simpson Bay Causeway (Drehbrücke): When does the bridge open?
Through the year: daily at 08:00, 10:00 and 16:30. Today: 08:00, 10:00, 16:30.
Simpson Bay Causeway (Drehbrücke): What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 6.2 m.
Simpson Bay Causeway (Drehbrücke): Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 12.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/259099376, Port St. Maarten, Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC): Bridge Opening Schedules, Marina Fort Louis, St. Maarten and St. Martin Bridge Opening Times