St Maarten on the France Side from Irma

[bigque]

St. Maarten on the French Side

 

 

[George C]

Thanks, this has been my favorite island stop for years

[voyager70]

Wow, that looks very bad. Prayers to all those in the path of this beast.

[Blondynka]

So sad. This is our favourite island also.

[boxermom711]

Loved visiting this port last Nov. It was beautiful. This breaks my heart

 

 

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[ONECRUISER]

Thanks for posting. So sad. Been there 7 times in last 4 yrs, going there in Nov and Dec. We been spoiled for 12 yrs, now one after another...

[reallyitsmema]

There are a couple of videos on the Maho cam, looks awful.

 

http://www.mahobeachcam.com/

[kdnurs]

so sad to see the devastation ...prayers for everyone being sent out

[richrhon1]

Can't imagine what they are going through and went through. Heart goes out to the people of Saint Maarten. So sad:loudcry:

[Ocean Boy]

I've been watching the weather down there a lot today. Somehow it all seems to have a bigger impact when it is happening to places that you have been to and you feel a connection with. A very sad day.

[swiss2619]

So sad to see such devastation in such a beautiful place. Praying for all in Irma's path...

 

Swiss

[BOLTFISH]

That Maho video appears that it was shot from Sunset cafe maybe? Horrible to see it like that- Hope the people over there found suitable shelter!

 

 

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[jagsfan]

I read that four sturdy government buildings on the French side came down. We're sitting here in northeast Florida waiting.

 

 

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[fishbonz]

On all our cruises that has always been our favorite island our prayers go out to everyone there.

[spleenstomper]

I read that four sturdy government buildings on the French side came down. We're sitting here in northeast Florida waiting.

 

 

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Nothing survives a category 5 with gusts up to 225 mph

[CRUISEFAN0001]

I read that four sturdy government buildings on the French side came down. We're sitting here in northeast Florida waiting.

 

 

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There are reports that the St. Maarten government building (on the Dutch side) was destroyed. We've likely not heard more than the tip of the iceberg when it comes to damage. A hurricane of this magnitude causes devastating damage.

[molsonschooner]

So sad. This is our favourite island also.

This is our favourite island too. We were there just last week. Had a great day. It is hard to imagine what the island and the people are going through now.

[molsonschooner]

So sad. This is our favourite island also.

 

 

this is our favourite island as well, We were there just last week. Had wonderful weather. Hard to imagine what the people are going through now

[CRUISEFAN0001]

The Dutch side got nailed badly as well.

 

It sure looks like this wonderful place will have a very long recovery to resume tourism.

 

VIDEO OF DUTCH SIDE:

 

http://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/astonishing-irma-damage-in-st-martin/vi-AArsHIU

[BecciBoo]

OMG thats as bad anything Andrew dished out. Prayers to all....you can't evacuate an island, where do you go? Hope people were able to shelter from this thing.

 

I remember when Cozumel took a direct hit from Hurricane Wilma and we were back there the next winter. Almost no trees survived and they all looked like some Halloween set. I never thought Cozumel would be back to normal again...but they were! The port had to rebuild all the piers, etc. But they were back up running cruises within 3 weeks as a matter of fact)!. But the poor trees, they just looked decimated. But today, its almost as if you'd never known.

 

Costa Maya and Mahahual just blown away, many of you may remember that....http://thisiscozumel.com/news/70-latest-news/1608-cozumel-hurricane-wilma-anniversary The island was ready for the first cruise ships back in 3 weeks.

 

Things can get back to normalcy sooner than most would think....praying that for all our favorite places in the Caribbean today...God bless...

Edited September 7, 2017 by BecciBoo

[Sherman793]

Breaks my heart and another hurricane will be there in three days.

[BillOh]

Thanks, this has been my favorite island stop for years

 

 

Me too, prayers for Orient beach. :halo:

[ONECRUISER]

Breaks my heart and another hurricane will be there in three days.

Just a chance, under Tropical Storm w only so far. Hopefully will shift north sooner and miss other Islands also...

[Sky616]

I was looking on our fridge tonight and saw a photo of me, my wife and two boys in front of the Welcome to St. Maarten sign near the pier and I really got emotional and had a tear in my eye. I love this island we've been there four times, more than any other island. We don't cruise alot but the memories made on every island especially with our sons is why we do it and love it. I was asking the boys what they remember about our tour with Bernards and my 8 year old said Dad remember when the bus stopped and we fed the iguanas lettuce? I said yes that was awesome. He said I hope they survived. I said hopefully they did. My wife are planning a 25th anniversary trip there in a few years, hopefully it will be better than ever.