Orient Beach

[8675309Jenny]

we are highly considering the orient beach rendezvous at philipsburgm st maarten. if any of yall have done this trip lease send me your comments suggestions tips etc. thanks...

 

 

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my getaway to do:

watch the fireworks

go to the magic show

play for free in the casino

ride the waterslides

[Ramzister]

The last time we were there, we took a taxi out front direct to Orient Beach for about $7 a person. There, we rented loungers and an umbrella with 2 drinks for $20.00. Had a great time.

[caribsun]

Go on your own via a shared taxi,walk the beach and all the beach clubs have a sign with their offerings. Pick the area and club that suits your needs.:)

[8675309Jenny]

so it is better to take a taxi than any NCL provided shuttle or whatever other options are available? do I need any paper work of some sort to prove I have already paid?

 

 

 

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my getaway to do:

watch the fireworks

go to the magic show

play for free in the casino

ride the waterslides

[VideoTech]

You might want to pose this question (and search) on the appropriate "Ports of Call" board.

[8675309Jenny]

thanks for pointing that out. i have vision and reading issues and as such did not realzie that such forums/boards/threads existed. i will look harder for them and post there. thank you for your feedback.

 

 

 

 

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my getaway to do:

watch the fireworks

go to the magic show

play for free in the casino

ride the waterslides

Edited March 12, 2014 by 8675309Jenny

[TrumpyNor]

so it is better to take a taxi than any NCL provided shuttle or whatever other options are available? do I need any paper work of some sort to prove I have already paid?

 

 

I did the Orient Beach excursion through NCL (I think it was called "Orient Beach Rendevouz") in January 2013, and if I should do that again, I would go on my own. We were a rather large group, and the sunbeds that were "reserved" for us was in the back row - even though the majority of sunbeds in front of us were free. It also seemed like the administration at the particular part of the beach that was for the excursion (called "Waikiki") were not prepared for our arrival, it was a lot of confusion before we finally got any sunbeds. Some of the group almost started fighting over the sunbeds available... :mad:

 

If you go on your own, you are free to choose which part of the beach to stay at, some parts are nicer than others. :)

 

Finally I would just say that usually I book all my excursions through NCL out of convenience, and usually I am content with the quality - but not this one....

Edited March 12, 2014 by TrumpyNOR

[jdvmd]

You can definitely do Orient Beach on your own. When you get off the ship, continue toward the exit. There will be signs posted for the taxis. These are shared and the prices are posted and regulated. You can also arrange a time with your driver to take you back. When you get to the beach, there will be various beach clubs, some cost more than others. Just look at the lounge chairs - if there are full, these WERE the cheaper places. Some even include a drink. You want to stay to the left as the right side is where the nudists resorts are. You can walk over there, however. No cameras.

[Jenjer]

Do it on your own. Its easy and safe. Just get a taxi you will most likely share it with other people. They like to fill up their taxis to save time and money since Orient Bay is across the island.

 

The earlier you go like 9 am the closer to the water you are. I think they open at around 9 or 10 its island time man so don't go before that.

 

Remember to leave with plenty of time to get back to the ship you have to cross the island and one accident can really back up traffic.

 

There are lots of bars with food and bathrooms. You rent the chairs the price depends on how early and busy they are. The closer to club Orient (naked part) the cheaper they are.

 

 

Bring lots of sunblock lots of sunblock and reapply often.

[biker@sea]

thanks for pointing that out. i have vision and reading issues and as such did not realzie that such forums/boards/threads existed. i will look harder for them and post there. thank you for your feedback.

 

 

 

 

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my getaway to do:

watch the fireworks

go to the magic show

play for free in the casino

ride the waterslides

 

Try the Forum jump towards the bottom of this page .

 

click inside the box that sez" Norwegian cruise lines " to accesses the site area .

 

I find it easier to see.

[8675309Jenny]

Try the Forum jump towards the bottom of this page .

 

click inside the box that sez" Norwegian cruise lines " to accesses the site area .

 

I find it easier to see.

 

 

thanks again for the pointer. btw what scooter do you ride? we had an 85 super glide until health issues made us hang up the chaps.

[biker@sea]

thanks again for the pointer. btw what scooter do you ride? we had an 85 super glide until health issues made us hang up the chaps.

 

D.W. and I ride a 99 FLSTS . :D

[runner15km]

Jenny, Jenny, I've got your number

I need to make you mine. :)

[8675309Jenny]

enjoy. word of caution. never die with more than one book of matches in your jeans pocket. something not nice happens when one book slides inside another and the striker board rub across the match heads. ouch at 70 mph can be very un-fun!

[8675309Jenny]

Jenny, Jenny, I've got your number

I need to make you mine. :)

 

 

hi mr tutone! :D

[mellygo]

We had a private guide who took us to Mako Beach to watch a KLM flight come in directly over our heads. Then she took us around the island, and we ended up in Orient Beach. Lovely day!

[sailingnut]

I am going to try Orient Beach in October on my 11-day cruise on the Gem~~never been there and I am going solo~~just going to hop a cab when we get into port! Thanks everyone for the information!:)