St Maarten

[Big Bang fan]

I'll be in St. Maarten from 8:00 to 6:00. What is something that is a must see or do????

[golfadj]

Nice beach to the left of where the ship docks.

[CruiseHealing]

I'll be in St. Maarten from 8:00 to 6:00. What is something that is a must see or do????

 

Go to the airport and watch the airplanes fly in or fly out. Just tell your cab drive to take you to the airport at Sunset Grill. You can thank me later. Check out the Youtube videos of the St Maarten Airport. WHAT A BLAST!!!!

[tcs1366]

Their beaches are fantastic. Went to Orient Beach the first time there, DH loved it, while I found it extremely crowded -- though I have read comments from others who stated it wasn't.

 

2nd time there we did the Golden Eagle Catamaran trip.... snorkeling was boring, as the seas were rough and really didnt see anything, but the beach we went to was out of this world .... and no one there but us.

[bwg03]

Just got back from a Celebrity Cruise last week that stopped in St. Maarten.

 

Hands Down head to Maho BEach and go to the Sunset Bar. An absolute blast!

 

Youtube it. It cannot be missed!

[SMSACE6]

There is a tour, either through the cruise line, or independently, called "two countries, one island" or something like that. It takes you through both the dutch and French side of the island. I have done this once and loved it.

 

Second time I went to St Martin, I just walked the main street near where the ship docked (dutch side), and shopped and visited a couple of casinos.

 

Next time "God willing", I should get to St Martin, I would like to get over to the French side again, and go to Serafina's for some really good French pastries.

 

Also I would love to get to Maho beach and watch the planes, both big and small come in for landings, or take off.

 

St Martin remains high on my list of cruise ports of call.

 

Wish you a very nice cruise and hope you enjoy St Martin/Maarten.:)

[rjrice1]

We took the water taxi (unlimited back/forth) for $7.00...nice beach area and shopping. Then hop in a taxi to Maho beach...

Cathy

[clcjdn]

We also enjoyed Maho on our recent cruise. We went out of the port to get a taxi for about 30% less.

[Rena921]

Go to the French side and get a couple macaroons......YUMMY!

[irie0518]

Have a guavaberry colada and then buy a bottle of guavaberry rum to take home so you can make them at home later:D I need to go back to St. Martin ASAP my guavaberry rum is empty:mad:.

 

We went to Maho Beach to see the planes, pretty neat.

[BarJen]

Another vote for Maho Beach, lots of fun!

 

 

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[Shake-n-Bake]

Go on "Da Party Bus" we all had a blast. We saw the sights on both sides and went to Orient Beach and Maho Beach. :D

[jordanaire]

Take a cab and go to Orient Beach for the day! That's our favorite place of all to go.

 

:cool: Bill

[KPfromCT]

Never been, but after watching You Tube videos of Maho Beach, that would be my first choice:D:D:D DH doesn't seem as thrilled.:mad: He'd rather go to Orient Beach and see the half naked women:eek: Hahahaha....Not happening with DD in tow......too bad, DH:rolleyes:

[Topo Gigio]

Alcohol in St.Maarten is dirt cheap. Just don't buy it in Front Street. Go to one of the local supermarkets in Back Street. dewar's White 1.14 L will cost you around $10

[golfadj]

Take a cab and go to Orient Beach for the day! That's our favorite place of all to go.

 

:cool: Bill

 

So which side of Orient did you like better???

[tlw440]

Take a cab and go to Orient Beach for the day! That's our favorite place of all to go.

 

:cool: Bill

 

What they said.:D;);)

[let's go cruising]

It depends on what you like to do and what you want to do that day. You should go to the St. Maarten page.

 

We just got back from there. We went to Orient Bay. It was easy to stay on the "less nude" side. The taxi driver took us to the correct side. But, we were the only large ship in port that day. You need to check how many ships are in port. I think that will greatly impact your enjoyment of certain activities.

[jen1016]

I would imagine Maho Beach must be pretty noisy though, being so close to the airport?

[Acosmo]

Your time in port is long enough that you can go to Orient beach then catch a cab to Maho Beach by noon, that's when more planes come in. Stay until 3:00 pm when the Air France plane takes off, it's amazing, you'll never forget it.

 

You'll still have time to do some shopping before re-boarding the ship. Whatever you decide to do, have a great time, St Maarten is one of our favorite ports!

 

Sometimes the water taxi can get backed up, you can walk out the port and down the sidewalk to town, there will be other cruise pax with you and it's safe.

 

Have fun!

[abbo1963]

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2011/11/st-maartens-extreme-airport-a-caribbean-paradise-for-thrill-seekers-aviation-enthusiasts/

 

Sunset Bar and Airport

[gtaylor]

abbo1963,

 

One of the best reports that I've ever seen.

 

Thanks.

 

gary

[captain bob]

Maho beach to see the planes landing.

 

America's cup sailing experience

 

Orient beach

[cruisingbajan]

 

Sometimes the water taxi can get backed up, you can walk out the port and down the sidewalk to town, there will be other cruise pax with you and it's safe.

 

Have fun!

 

How far is the walk from the port to town?

[gtaylor]

The walk from the port to town is about 15 - 20 minutes from the front gate.

 

That's to the beginning of the Boardwalk and the foot of Frontstreet.

 

Another 10 minutes or so will get you into the center of the town and shopping.

 

gary