jbank Posted May 5, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 5, 2009 With the sudden change in ports, what do you recommend we do in St. Martin on our own. Are taxi rentals for exploring reasonable? Good areas for bargaining for gifts? Anything we can walk to? thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillysailor 1955 Posted May 5, 2009 #2 Share Posted May 5, 2009 St. Maartin has really beautiful beaches (check out Orient Beach-but be advised it has a Nude Section):eek:. The shopping is your standard "island" shopping. Really, check out the beaches you can get a cab for a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted May 5, 2009 #3 Share Posted May 5, 2009 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93 Go to this link. Lots of good suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted May 5, 2009 #4 Share Posted May 5, 2009 If you are interested in an island tour with some beach time, check out Bernard's Tours. You should be able to google him. He only charged us $35 pp, we got a great tour and history of the island, a few hours on Orient Beach, some time in the French capital, and a stop to watch the planes land over your head at Maho beach. Shopping was optional at the end - we skipped it and went back to the ship.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Posted May 5, 2009 #5 Share Posted May 5, 2009 the best excursion I've ever done is the America's Cup Sailing which I've done twice-you can pick heavy, medium or lite exertion, Its a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag Posted May 5, 2009 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2009 the best excursion I've ever done is the America's Cup Sailing which I've done twice-you can pick heavy, medium or lite exertion, Its a blast. I totally totally agree...worth every penny and unforgetable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogerman54321 Posted May 5, 2009 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Contrary to Carnival's recommendation,....we rented a scooter and went around the entire island. We literally did a big circle and visited beaches and bistros along the way. One of the best things that we've done on a cruise! We stumbled upon the airport and were shocked to have a jet landing over our heads, how cool is that? LOL! They drive on the same side as us and the drivers are very courteous. I'm sure it's not for everyone, and I'm sure that someone will flame me, but it was just a spectacular experience! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted May 6, 2009 #8 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Contrary to Carnival's recommendation,....we rented a scooter and went around the entire island. We literally did a big circle and visited beaches and bistros along the way. One of the best things that we've done on a cruise! We stumbled upon the airport and were shocked to have a jet landing over our heads, how cool is that? LOL! They drive on the same side as us and the drivers are very courteous. I'm sure it's not for everyone, and I'm sure that someone will flame me, but it was just a spectacular experience! :) That is cool. We had that happen to us in Anchorage, Alaska. We had parked the rental car and were standing at the end of the runway when this HUGE cargo plane from Japan landed. I could almost see the color of the pilot's eyes. Talk about LOUD>:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAMPDDS Posted May 6, 2009 #9 Share Posted May 6, 2009 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93 Go to this link. Lots of good suggestions. This link just takes me back to the main St Martin forum...:confused: ?????? David:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croozcr8zy Posted May 6, 2009 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2009 just got back from a week in St. Martin. Orient Beach is nice, but the waves are a little intense (if you like to go in water) and it's windy. You could cab it to Mullet Bay. (nice calm beach) of course, not as many amenities as Orient (I.E. restuarants. beach chairs/umbrellas). The Best is Pinel Island. Cab it to Cul de Sac. (or rent a car) Board a ferry. (they leave everyday: unless the water is rough) starting at 9am. Last ferry that leaves from the island is 4pm. it's the prettiest calmest beach and water. there is snorkeling. 3 restuarants and chairs and umbrellas for rent. It's the best place in St. Martin. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_T Posted May 6, 2009 #11 Share Posted May 6, 2009 ...what do you recommend we do in St. Martin on our own... Lots of fun shopping right near where the pier is, at Philipsburg, and easy to walk to. Also a fun place to have a taxi tour - just talk to some drivers and pick one that you feel comfortable with. However, if it were us, we would do something we can't do at home. We'd take a taxi directly to Orient Beach and be dropped off at Pedros, at the south end. Then we would go into the Club Orient part of the beach, rent two chairs and an umbrella down toward their restaurant ($18 US), and enjoy the sunshine au natural. We would also have a great time swimming there in the calmest water on Orient Beach whenever we wanted a break from the sun - without a soggy suit afterwards. At lunchtime we would go into the Papagayo Restaurant & Bar and share a wonderful meal together - nude of course! (remember to take a towel to sit on) At 2:30 we would wander down to the Perch Bar for their 2for1 happy hour, and enjoy a wonderful tropical drink or two. Ahhh, can almost feel the warm sunshine... Well, anyways, that's what we recommend (you asked)!! What ever you decide to do, have fun and make it memorable! LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrcuel Posted May 8, 2009 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Rent a car and do it all. Nice drive to Orient Beach to go au natural if you choose. Travel on to Marigot and check out the fort bfore eating in a french bistro. Travel on to Maho Beachand maybe cathc some planes coming in. Stop off in town to shop before dropping off the car and catching a drink on the way back to the ship. Rental cars are right at the port and it is safe and easy to drive around the island. One road in a circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjulzxx Posted May 8, 2009 #13 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Contrary to Carnival's recommendation,....we rented a scooter and went around the entire island. We literally did a big circle and visited beaches and bistros along the way. One of the best things that we've done on a cruise! We stumbled upon the airport and were shocked to have a jet landing over our heads, how cool is that? LOL! They drive on the same side as us and the drivers are very courteous. I'm sure it's not for everyone, and I'm sure that someone will flame me, but it was just a spectacular experience! :) We pretty much did the same thing, except we rented ATV 4Wheelers and had a BLAST! We drove to different beaches, stopped for lunch, saw the planes at Maho, etc. Loved every minute of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnfool Posted May 9, 2009 #14 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Is there a dolphin option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinsly Posted May 11, 2009 #15 Share Posted May 11, 2009 We pretty much did the same thing, except we rented ATV 4Wheelers and had a BLAST! We drove to different beaches, stopped for lunch, saw the planes at Maho, etc. Loved every minute of it! Where did you rent the 4 wheelers from and what was the cost? This sounds really neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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