Jumbo jets at Maho beach on 11/17

[wakar13]

Does anyone know if there are any scheduled to land on Saturday 11/17? I looked up the airport but I couldnt figure out the equipment in use.

 

Thanks.

 

Walker

[gtaylor]

That's a week from today, so the flights should be similiar to what's happening right now.

 

Check the real-time display at Joyce Prince's website. Set the time to 12 PM - 3 PM.

 

Click on the flight number to see the equipment.

 

Air France just landed an A340-300 and United A320's and a 757.

 

gary

[akeasley]

Saturdays and Wednesdays are the best days for Maho beach because that's when the big airplanes land at Princess Juliana airport. I would get there in the mid morning because by 3pm, you'll have seen several big jets. When you get there, look at the surfboard that is standing up by the bar. It's updated daily with the flight info.

[Karysa]

Saturdays and Wednesdays are the best days for Maho beach because that's when the big airplanes land at Princess Juliana airport. I would get there in the mid morning because by 3pm, you'll have seen several big jets. When you get there, look at the surfboard that is standing up by the bar. It's updated daily with the flight info.

 

Big jets land daily. I remember while on vacation in the the summer of 2011 the Biggest KLM flight from Amsterdam came in the morning around 11 on both Sunday and Tuesday.

[Cruzinram]

Where can I rent a car to drive over to the airport?

[tada]

There is a Hertz outlet that serves the cruise port. Here is the link: http://hertz.sxmrentacar.com/philipsburg

[gtaylor]

Saturdays and Wednesdays are the best days for Maho beach because that's when the big airplanes land at Princess Juliana airport. I would get there in the mid morning because by 3pm, you'll have seen several big jets. When you get there, look at the surfboard that is standing up by the bar. It's updated daily with the flight info.

 

Flight arrivals really depend entirely on the season. I would try to plan ahead instead of getting there and looking at Sunset's surfboard to see what the schedule might be. Personally, I wouldn't even be at Sunset, I'd be at Guy's Driftwood Boat Bar, across the beach, opposite side of the runway.

 

I would strongly suggest using something like Kayak to check flights well in advance or use something like Joyce Prince's flights page to see what's currently happening on the same day of the week that you will be there a week or two in advance.

 

That said, I would definitely plan to be out of Maho Beach headed back to the Cruise Facility before 3:00 unless you ship leaves at 6:00 or 7:00.

 

gary

[janwillem111]

Sunset much better than Guy drift wood! night and day.

KLM on tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday;s Airfrance A 340 every day!

But to be honest the Insel air planes makes the most spectacle

[wakar13]

Maho was worth every minute - missed a lot of these posts as we turn off cellphones as soon as the ship makes its first move from home port.

 

Saturday 11/18 was awesome - considering that its winter in most places the busy season for cruises and planes should start now and weekends are when most people begin or end travel especially Fri/Sat- logically speaking of course.

 

We were there from 12:30 - 3 and just feasted on at least 8 large jets in that time frame plus smaller craft to practice picture taking. The takeoffs were equally phenomenal - and yes if you see an Insel Air be prepared for a special takeoff or blow away depending on which side of the plane you are on!!

 

Highly recommend this road trip - plan on traffic there is a big detour on the way to Maho so at least 30-40 minutes by taxi.

 

Thanks to all who took the time to respond!

[gambee]

Maho was worth every minute - missed a lot of these posts as we turn off cellphones as soon as the ship makes its first move from home port.

 

Saturday 11/18 was awesome - considering that its winter in most places the busy season for cruises and planes should start now and weekends are when most people begin or end travel especially Fri/Sat- logically speaking of course.

 

We were there from 12:30 - 3 and just feasted on at least 8 large jets in that time frame plus smaller craft to practice picture taking. The takeoffs were equally phenomenal - and yes if you see an Insel Air be prepared for a special takeoff or blow away depending on which side of the plane you are on!!

 

Highly recommend this road trip - plan on traffic there is a big detour on the way to Maho so at least 30-40 minutes by taxi.

 

Thanks to all who took the time to respond!

 

 

Doy ou have any pictures? I read that there is a lot of erosion in the beach. Can it still be used just as a beach or is it too rocky for that?

[gtaylor]

YouTube has

of Maho taken on November 19th.

 

The beach looks pretty good.

 

gary

[gambee]

YouTube has

of Maho taken on November 19th.

 

The beach looks pretty good.

 

gary

 

 

thank you, you're right it does look very nice indeed.