DIY on Sunday

[joanna111]

I'll be on St Martin on Dec 18th which is a Sunday from 9 to 5. I was there two years ago and did an enjoyable guided tour. I want to DIY (use taxis) this time, maybe a mix of beach with snorkeling if you can do it from the beach, a very little shopping and maybe a nice lunch. But I think shopping is fairly limited on Sunday and I wonder if some restaurants won''t even be open for lunch. I see there are 5 ships that day -- about 12,000 people! Will that make the beached crowded? So now I'm wondering if I should take an excursion?

[SnorkelAway]

Just the passengers number over 12,000 on December 18 - you also have thousands of crew members. With so many visitors on island, I would expect the restaurants and shops in Philipsburg to be open and ready for business. I suggest you go for the DIY - making your own schedule.