katiel53 Posted August 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 29, 2014 It's been a few years since we have been to St Maarten and we are going again in a few weeks. We used to go to a casino on the Main Street that was quite large and we had a great time. I am wondering what casinos are available to us during the day and where they are, Does anyone have better luck at one than another? Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted August 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 30, 2014 There are quite a few casinos still on Front St. in Philipsburg. From the pier, you can either take a taxi (minivans) $3 pp, walk into town (15 mins.) or take a water taxi $14 pp w/unlimited use. I used to make a donation in those casinos years ago, now I enjoy the beach so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted August 30, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 30, 2014 There are quite a few casinos still on Front St. in Philipsburg. From the pier, you can either take a taxi (minivans) $3 pp, walk into town (15 mins.) or take a water taxi $14 pp w/unlimited use. I used to make a donation in those casinos years ago, now I enjoy the beach so much more. The all day water taxi cost has gone up to $14 pp now? That is double of what I thought it was. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted August 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2014 There are quite a few casinos still on Front St. in Philipsburg. From the pier, you can either take a taxi (minivans) $3 pp, walk into town (15 mins.) or take a water taxi $14 pp w/unlimited use. I used to make a donation in those casinos years ago, now I enjoy the beach so much more. The more I think about your posted price of the all day water taxi fare the more I can't believe that it would double in a year's time frame. Is this from personnal experience or hear say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted August 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Here is where I found it. When I go back in September I will double check the price. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147346-c157448/St-Maarten-St-Martin:Caribbean:Water.Taxi.In.Philipsburg.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted August 31, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Here is where I found it. When I go back in September I will double check the price. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147346-c157448/St-Maarten-St-Martin:Caribbean:Water.Taxi.In.Philipsburg.html I don't think we should wait until then. I will start a new thread and ask the question and then post the answer over here. Edited August 31, 2014 by Karysa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted September 13, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2014 There are quite a few casinos still on Front St. in Philipsburg. From the pier, you can either take a taxi (minivans) $3 pp, walk into town (15 mins.) or take a water taxi $14 pp w/unlimited use. I used to make a donation in those casinos years ago, now I enjoy the beach so much more. Just to set the record straight for those considering using the water taxi. The price has been confirmed by others who have recently used the service and the unlimited daily fee remains to be $7 pp and the cost of a one-way trip is $5 pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted September 14, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It's been a few years since we have been to St Maarten and we are going again in a few weeks. We used to go to a casino on the Main Street that was quite large and we had a great time. I am wondering what casinos are available to us during the day and where they are, Does anyone have better luck at one than another? Thanks so much. Hi there. I thought that you went just last year? I don't think that anything has really changed since my earlier recommendations. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just to set the record straight for those considering using the water taxi. The price has been confirmed by others who have recently used the service and the unlimited daily fee remains to be $7 pp and the cost of a one-way trip is $5 pp. Since when do they sell one way water taxi tickets? We always used to walk downtown and want to ride the water taxi back at the end of the day and they always charged us for round trip. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted September 14, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Since when do they sell one way water taxi tickets?We always used to walk downtown and want to ride the water taxi back at the end of the day and they always charged us for round trip. :rolleyes: I believe that they've offered one-way and all-day since the beginning of the Water Taxi service. I've posted this photo here before, from 2008, which clearly shows the one-way option. (click) gary p.s. This photo was from the downtown stop. Edited September 14, 2014 by gtaylor added p.s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted September 15, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Since when do they sell one way water taxi tickets?We always used to walk downtown and want to ride the water taxi back at the end of the day and they always charged us for round trip. :rolleyes: I never remember there not being a one-way fare. My first experience was back in 2005 if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted September 16, 2014 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Here is where I found it. When I go back in September I will double check the price. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147346-c157448/St-Maarten-St-Martin:Caribbean:Water.Taxi.In.Philipsburg.html Just to set the record straight for those considering using the water taxi. The price has been confirmed by others who have recently used the service and the unlimited daily fee remains to be $7 pp and the cost of a one-way trip is $5 pp. Karysa, I want to thank you for taking the time to verify the water taxi price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 16, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I believe that they've offered one-way and all-day since the beginning of the Water Taxi service. I've posted this photo here before, from 2008, which clearly shows the one-way option. (click) gary p.s. This photo was from the downtown stop. I never remember there not being a one-way fare. My first experience was back in 2005 if that helps. Well, then, they took advantage of us more than once. If we wanted the ride back to the ship when we had walked downtown, we had to pay round trip. It always annoyed me and is the reason I clearly remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnc411 Posted September 20, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for the information on the $ for water taxi , we are going in a couple weeks, if I find it to be different I will post when I return. Cori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted September 21, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Karysa, I want to thank you for taking the time to verify the water taxi price. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted September 21, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Well, then, they took advantage of us more than once. If we wanted the ride back to the ship when we had walked downtown, we had to pay round trip. It always annoyed me and is the reason I clearly remember. Well that stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted September 22, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well that stinks. But the sign there on the pier clearly states the one-way rate. Why pay more than that? gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted September 22, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 22, 2014 But the sign there on the pier clearly states the one-way rate. Why pay more than that? gary Perhaps the sign wasn't out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xray Posted September 24, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I too was wondering about the casinos in St. Martin. However the info about the water taxi is very useful too. XRAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkae Posted September 27, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have been researching the Westin Dawn Beach Resort in St, Maarten. There is a casino there, but we are looking for a nice place to spend the day, have a nice pool with beach access, and to have a delicious lunch, the Westin is only 4.5 miles from the port. The website has beautiful pictures of the resort. They offer a " Day Use" room for the day. Has anyone been to this hotel? Curious if I'm making a good choice, as we have been to Megan's Bay numerous times & are looking for something different. Thanks! [emoji295]️ sailing in 6 days....... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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