Noreen411 Posted December 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Hi We're going on Anthem and have a stop in St Maarten. We've been tossing around beach ideas and narrowed it down to Holland House or Divi Little Bay. We went to Orient last time. Do you need reservations at Divi Little Bay or just show up to rent chairs/umbrellas? Are there changing facilities? Bathrooms? Outdoor shower to rinse off? Thank you in advance Noreen Edited December 28, 2016 by Noreen411 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted December 28, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 28, 2016 See this thread and then mitsugirly's link in her signature for pictures. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2317764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkli25 Posted December 28, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 28, 2016 We were just there a few weeks ago. No reservations required. It was a nice beach. We really enjoyed the day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted December 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hi We're going on Anthem and have a stop in St Maarten. We've been tossing around beach ideas and narrowed it down to Holland House or Divi Little Bay. We went to Orient last time. Do you need reservations at Divi Little Bay or just show up to rent chairs/umbrellas? No, you can just show up and rent chairs. You just walk down to the beach and find the attendant who will set them up and collect payment. I think it was about $15.00 last year for 2 loungers and 1 umbrella. Are there changing facilities? Bathrooms? Outdoor shower to rinse off? There are very nice bathrooms and were clean (at least when we were there). I'm not sure about changing facilities, but I'm sure you could change in the bathrooms. If I can recall correctly, they were pretty large with plenty of stalls. I'm also not sure about an outdoor shower to rinse off. Thank you in advance Noreen We spent our day at Divi Little Bay while in St. Maarten on a cruise stop in September 2015. We loved that it was close to port, so we were able to spend a few hours there then had time to browse the shopping areas of downtown Philipsburg without feeling rushed. Hopefully others can answer the questions I was unable to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted December 28, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thank you all for the quick responses. I knew my friends on cc would have the answers And the pictures in the link were fantastic Thank you again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted March 26, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Hi. Just wanted to come back with a thank you for the recommendation. We went to Divi Little Bay and had a great time. There was an outdoor rinse off shower. The bathrooms were clean with ample space to change in. Thank you Noreen Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcprncss Posted March 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Noreen 411, was the water calm? How much were chair rentals? Thanks for your feedback. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted March 29, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Noreen 411, was the water calm? How much were chair rentals? Thanks for your feedback. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hi Yes the water was calm. I think it was pretty cheap to rent here, $5 per chair, $5 for an umbrella. The umbrella may have been a bit more. I think the taxi ride was also only $5 per person. Noreen Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcprncss Posted March 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hi Yes the water was calm. I think it was pretty cheap to rent here, $5 per chair, $5 for an umbrella. The umbrella may have been a bit more. I think the taxi ride was also only $5 per person. Noreen Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you Noreen! I think I will give it a try. We keep going to Orient Beach and I want something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnorkelAway Posted March 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Each chair and umbrella is $5. If you have two chairs, you may want to get two umbrellas - they are not that big. Usually calm - but not always (of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbcan21 Posted March 30, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Is it possible to get food and drink while here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted March 30, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Is it possible to get food and drink while here? Yes there was a place to eat and drink. We didn't have anything there but some of the people we were there with did and said it was good. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted April 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2017 How far away is it from the ship? And I am assuming you need cash for the chairs and umbrella? And bring your own towels? Also, is there a pool? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted April 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2017 How far away is it from the ship? And I am assuming you need cash for the chairs and umbrella? And bring your own towels? Also, is there a pool? TIA! 10-15 min via taxi. About $10 for 2 each way. There is a taxi stand at Divi Little Bay resort. The pool is for the resort guests. The Watersports booth does take credit cards for Watersports rentals. I have never rented chairs there so I can't help you with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted April 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2017 10-15 min via taxi. About $10 for 2 each way. There is a taxi stand at Divi Little Bay resort. The pool is for the resort guests. The Watersports booth does take credit cards for Watersports rentals. I have never rented chairs there so I can't help you with that. Thank you! Good to know about the taxi stand. I never worry about getting somewhere, but STRESS about getting BACK to the ship! We are in St. M from 8-5 in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted April 9, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 9, 2017 One more question: Hope this doesn't sound too silly, but is it a nice view from the beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted April 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 9, 2017 One more question: Hope this doesn't sound too silly, but is it a nice view from the beach? Lovely view, and my favorite thing about that beach actually. The sand is not as nice as most of the other beaches that we go to though. It's not really course but it's more packed down and not as powdery as say Simpson Bay, Mullet or Orient for examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted April 9, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Lovely view, and my favorite thing about that beach actually. The sand is not as nice as most of the other beaches that we go to though. It's not really course but it's more packed down and not as powdery as say Simpson Bay, Mullet or Orient for examples. (y)(y) Thanks for the heads up about the sand, but that's not going to make it or break it! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted April 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (y)(y) Thanks for the heads up about the sand, but that's not going to make it or break it! :cool: You are welcome. Enjoy!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted April 9, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 9, 2017 One more question: Hope this doesn't sound too silly, but is it a nice view from the beach? Hi Karen! I know Karysa already answered your question about the views. That was one of our FAVORITE things about it. The day we were there, we were able to see St. Maarten's island neighbor, Saba, from Divi Little Bay all day. I don't know if the air is always clear enough to see Saba or not. We really enjoyed it there, loved that it was close to port, taxi's readily available from port and back. We had a very nice and relaxing day. Here's a little preview of those views. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted April 9, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Thanks Holly! Now that I recall your review, I remember you mentioned about seeing Saba. I couldn't figure out how you knew what it was. I had never even heard of it! I have just about made up my mind to spend the day here. Wanted to do something different. Why don't you join us?? Pride Journeys cruise on 1/7/18! :cool::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted April 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Thanks Holly! Now that I recall your review, I remember you mentioned about seeing Saba. I couldn't figure out how you knew what it was. I had never even heard of it! I have just about made up my mind to spend the day here. Wanted to do something different. Why don't you join us?? Pride Journeys cruise on 1/7/18! :cool::D Wish we could. Hubby wouldn't be able to get that many days in a row off from work and with January, it's year end for him. :( I'll have to look that one up to see where all you get to go. Maybe one day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Karen Posted April 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Wish we could. Hubby wouldn't be able to get that many days in a row off from work and with January, it's year end for him. :( I'll have to look that one up to see where all you get to go. Maybe one day. :) Holly, I am re reading your Liberty cruise review to see the beach in St. M!!!! I miss the Liberty and looked up a cruise on her for next year, but she is doing the PC-Nassau-Freeport 3 and 4 day cruises with an occasional Princess Cays thrown in. (n) I would LOVE to sail on her again some day. Hope you can find a cruise to fit in with DH'es allowable time off. We are also doing the Sunshine on 9/23. Not really a fan of doing the Canada itinerary again, but it also includes Boston and Portland. Destiny was our lst CCL cruise and we sailed her a couple times and CCL is leaving NY, so we are doing a WHAT THE HECK/WHY NOT cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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