do st maarten sell cheese

[mambo110]

Can i find holland cheese in st maarten like the one thas sells in Aruba.

iits like a 7 pounds cheese :eek:

[crewsweeper]

Can i find holland cheese in st maarten like the one thas sells in Aruba.

iits like a 7 pounds cheese :eek:

 

 

There are a number of bakeries, wine and cheese stores both on the Dutch side and the French side. If you go to the St Maarten board in the Ports of Call Caribbean boards here, you can ask. Several regular posters there live or visit the island frequently and can offer excellent recommendations.

[katiecat]

Yes, I met a man from San Juan bringing a big round thing of cheese back home from there. I don't know where he got it but came back on the water taxi. Hope this helps a little.

[hancogran]

The wheels of gouda cheese (I believe they are 8 lbs) can be purchased at Sangs Market. It's across the street from Bobby's Marina which is one of the water taxi stops.:) I had planned on picking up one last week when we were on the Victory but due to the weather, we could not dock in St. Marten so the ship just headed back to San Juan :(

[mambo110]

thanks for the help!!!!! damn 8 lbs! who knows the price for this baby?

[hubert9999]

Yes you can get dutch cheese. Try a supermarket it maybe cheaper there compared to tourist oriented stores

[hancogran]

thanks for the help!!!!! damn 8 lbs! who knows the price for this baby?

 

Last year when we were in Aruba, I bought one of these at a supermarket and I believe the price was approximately $30 U.S. I'm not sure what the price would be at Sang's Supermarket in St. Marten, but at least it gives you an idea.

[Iron Horse]

All right, real dumb question, but can you take cheese back into the US? Or do you have to have a big wine and cheese party on board??:confused:

[imsulin]

Probably, because cruise lines have been selling those over-priced and yucky "rum cakes" for years! As long as it's appropriately packaged, you should be fine! You might want to bring an empty duffle bag with you though...for transporting your cheese wheel back home.

[5waldos]

Probably, because cruise lines have been selling those over-priced and yucky "rum cakes" for years! As long as it's appropriately packaged, you should be fine! You might want to bring an empty duffle bag with you though...for transporting your cheese wheel back home.

 

Uh- cheese and cakes are very different items in terms of importing. But, most cheeses can be brought in although you may be asked to show them what you have when you arrive.

[imsulin]

Uh- cheese and cakes are very different items in terms of importing. But, most cheeses can be brought in although you may be asked to show them what you have when you arrive.

 

Yep. You'll have to declare your cheese. And your rum cakes.