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Also find it funny you are sending people to coco which is at the far end of Orient where the action is not. If you want an amazing day on Orient you can go to Wai beach club for delicious food, my favorite, a cafe gourmand for dessert, see JR and tell him Niiki sent you. Or go to the Perch Bar(cash only) and tell Marine or Jazz Also see Reality for a fresh coconut. Good people know good people😉

You can enjoy a day in Philipsburg at one of many places, you can read my review. If you want an all inclusive day ask for the Niiki special at Sky Vogue or Castaway. beautiful calm water, lots of people watching and action, shopping, food, drinks, live entertainment and you won’t have to sit in traffic or spend money on transportation. Support the boardwalk!

Seems like one or both of the commenters have an ulterior motive, I am simply pointing out that not only Castaway but Sky Vogue are my favorites in Philipsburgh but more importantly, just look at the LIVE camera of Great Bay and you will see that my points of staying out of traffic and the cruise crowds, simply enjoying the beach, culture food, calm water etc can be found in Phillipsburg and Great Bay Beach are valid and not actively promoting anything but seeing that the boardwalk businesses remain for future visitors to enjoy. Having stayed for more than a day or even a week at time over the years, 39 days was my last visit to be exact, with another 30 coming up for Carnival, I have enjoyed Orient but getting sandblasted or not being able to relax in the ocean can get annoying, driving in traffic after being cooped up on a ship doesn't sound like fun to me. Have a nice day, move along good sirs, LOL

Actually, you can see on live webcam how quiet Great Bay Beach is, and why as I mentioned above you shouldn't miss it and follow the crowds in traffic to other beaches.. Cruise responsibly!

You definitely shouldn’t miss a day in Philipsburg. Save yourself from sitting on a bus in traffic and soak up the sun and fun on the boardwalk. Some of my favorite places to sit and relax with good food, drinks, service, music, comfy chairs and watersports is at Castaway Beach Bar and Restaurant and Sky Vogue (they’re next to each other) 113 boardwalk. The water is clean and calm too. Maho, Mullet bay can get crowded and while Orient bay is my favorite beach it can be windy and choppy for swimming. The cruise ships charge you for excursions and take a cut of the local tour operator dollars. Book direct with the locals if you can and shop in Philipsburg and support the locals on the beach. There’s so much culture and attractions you miss by following the crowds to the other beaches, haven’t you spent enough time with them on the cruise? Explore Philipsburg and enjoy Great Bay Beach! IMG_4744.mov

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