About Us

A tradition of excellence since 1972. Dedicated to bring the finest service and quality products to the island. We are proud of our stores and invite you to visit all our locations.

The Shipwreck Shop idea was born in the late sixties, with the shipwreck of a small yacht in a heavy storm on the coast of the Caribbean Island of Antigua. Stranded on this quiet Caribbean Island the couple had to find a way to finance their escape, so they started a ‘shipwreck’ shop and decorated the store with wreckage from the yacht. 

The concept proved so successful, that the couple expanded the stores throughout the islands and Shipwreck Shops came to the island of St. Maarten.

Shipwreck Shops is a retail landmark on the island of St. Maarten. With Colorful stores in all key shopping district and major hotels. Through the years the stores have become a -must stop- for quality gifts, souvenirs, casual clothing and products that capture the taste and scents of the Caribbean.