You'll never have to wait long for a taxi on St. Maarten. Taxis are available at all key entry points, like the airport, cruise ship pier and the ferry docks. Also you will find them at designated point in Philipsburg, and at Marigot on the French side. The Taxi Dispatch Office can be reached at 545 43 17. Please note that taxis are not metered, the government sets rates. Above two passengers you pay extra. Best way to beat the traffic are the water taxis. Deepbleu Water Taxi has stops in Simpson Bay, Summit Hotel and Marigot.