Fishing on Your Cruise Stop in Grand Case

Grand Case: Fish and Feast

Grand Case on Saint Martin's French side is famous for its beachfront restaurant row, often called the "Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean." The small fishing village has a handful of local charter operators who offer personalized trips focused on catching what you'll eat that evening. It's a 30-minute taxi from Philipsburg's cruise terminal.

Fishing Options

Local boats fish the waters north of Saint Martin toward Anguilla and the Prickly Pear reef systems. Common catches include mahi-mahi, wahoo, kingfish, and a variety of snapper and grouper. Many Grand Case captains are traditional fishermen who know the reefs intimately and use handlines alongside modern tackle.

What Makes Grand Case Special

• Catch-and-cook arrangements with beachfront restaurants (lolos)
• Smaller, more intimate boats with local character
• Less tourist-oriented than Dutch-side operations
• Half-day trips typically $400-$700 for small groups

Grand Case offers the best fishing-to-table experience on the island. Catch your dinner offshore, then walk it to a beach restaurant where the chef will prepare it however you like. That's a Caribbean memory worth making.