FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, December 21, 2025

PORT ST. MAARTEN – Port St. Maarten Group (PSG) is excited to announce that preparations are underway for the spectacular year-end fireworks display over Great Bay, a highlight of the country’s New Year’s celebrations at midnight on Wednesday, December 31. 

PSG is thrilled to bring the New Years Fireworks display once again to the community and stakeholders for a night of fun and celebration while ringing in the new year 2026.

To ensure the safety of all participants and spectators, maritime regulations mandate that a strict safety exclusion zone of 250 meters be established and maintained around the fireworks launch platform (barge) as of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM until midnight. 

Accordingly, Port St. Maarten management is issuing an advisory to all mariners, boaters and marinas who currently have vessels anchored or moored in Great Bay to make preparations for the aforementioned. 

PSG encourages everyone to enjoy a safe and joyful New Year’s celebration with family and friends at the Great Bay Fireworks display on Wednesday, December 31, the company stated.

PSG Management wishes the entire community a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2026.

PHOTO CUTLINE: Map of exclusion zone in Great Bay. 

PHOTO CUTLINE: Fireworks display in Great Bay. (file photo)

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About Port St. Maarten

Port St. Maarten comprises of 13 companies responsible for most of the country’s maritime activities.  The operations at Port St. Maarten can be summarized into four pillars of Cruise, Cargo, Yachting and Real Estate.  The Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities catered to over 2 million cruise passengers in 2014 and has since 2010 been receiving more than 1.5 million annually.  The cargo facilities have led to a steady growth in containerized business making the island a hub for the Northeastern Caribbean where it concerns transshipment services.  The port caters to the Giga yachts and vessels providing berthing and fueling services to this sector.  Port St. Maarten also owns and manages a wide range of commercial real estate across the country.  

Port St. Maarten is a modern, well equipped and secure port facility that is operated and managed by a dedicated professional staff.  Visit our website for further information www.portstmaarten.com or call +1 721 542-8503 or 8504, email: [email protected]