Saint Barthélemy

Saint Barthélemy
Saint Barthélemy🇧🇱

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Traveling to Saint Barthélemy? Land Connected.

Saint Barthélemy runs on small-scale luxury — Gustavia harbour, fourteen beaches, steep green hills and long lunches — and the island is only about eight square miles, so install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land, with maps and driver numbers in your pocket from the start.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data or unlimited: pick from the plan grid above by trip length and data use — fixed-data plans for maps, messaging and light browsing, unlimited plans if you stream or hotspot all day.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the plan's start date, not on installation.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Gustavia: the red-roofed harbour capital, with duty-free shops, waterfront restaurants and the old forts above the town.
  • Saline Beach: the long, wild stretch of sand in the south, reached on foot over the dunes — no shade, no crowds, no buildings.
  • St Jean Beach: the busy bay by the airport, with beach clubs, restaurants and planes landing just overhead.
  • Colombier Beach: the quiet cove at the end of a goat track, with calm water and good snorkelling.
  • Shell Beach: the small beach of tiny shells just below Fort Karl, an easy walk from Gustavia.

Getting Around

  • Airports: Gustaf III Airport (SBH) is the gateway, reached by small plane from Saint Martin or San Juan; ferries also run from Saint Martin.
  • Ride-hailing — none; Uber, Lyft and Bolt do not operate here: there is no app-based ride service and no public transport on the island. Licensed taxis wait at the airport and at ranks in Gustavia and St Jean, and must be pre-booked in high season.
  • Rental cars: a small rental car is the most practical way to see the island — roads are steep, narrow and winding, and taxis are expensive and scarce at dinner time.
  • Walking: Gustavia and St Jean are walkable, but the island as a whole is not — distances are short but the hills and heat make walking between beaches impractical.

Safety and Practical Tips

Saint Barthélemy is generally very safe, but the roads demand respect — steep gradients, tight turns and no sidewalks mean a small car and slow driving, especially at night. Keep valuables out of sight in parked cars.

Medical facilities are small and serious cases are evacuated to a larger island — carry travel insurance that covers medical evacuation, and bring sunscreen and water for beach days with no shade.

Entry and Visa

Entry follows French rules, since Saint Barthélemy is a French overseas collectivity: most visitors arrive via Saint Martin or Paris. Entry rules depend on your passport, so always confirm the current rules before you travel — no separate Saint Barthélemy visa regime is claimed here.

Weather and Climate

  • Warm all year: temperatures sit broadly around 27–30°C, with a steady trade wind that keeps the heat comfortable — pack light clothes and a wind layer for boat trips.
  • Drier months: December to April is usually the driest window and the most popular time to visit.
  • Wet season: May to November brings heavier rain, and June to November is hurricane season, so check forecasts before you travel.
  • What to pack: swim gear, sunscreen, walking shoes for hill tracks, and a light rain jacket for the wet season.

Money and Payments

  • Currency: the euro (EUR) is the official currency. A Wise card with a EUR balance works wherever cards are accepted.
  • Cards: Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants and shops, but many taxis are cash-only.
  • Cash: carry euros for taxis, market stalls and small beach bars, especially outside Gustavia and St Jean.
  • ATMs: ATMs are found in Gustavia and St Jean; stock up before heading to remote beaches like Saline or Colombier.