Planes flying over the beach

[Clarea]

We have been to St Maartin twice. so, we really do not want the tour. Where do you get the bus?

See post #4.

[adamdiane]

Please can someone advise where to get the bus back to the ship from and how often the buses run.

 

I would love to see the plans land and takeoff and then get the bus back to the ship about 3pm.

 

Thanks

 

Adam

[Clarea]

Please can someone advise where to get the bus back to the ship from and how often the buses run.

 

I would love to see the plans land and takeoff and then get the bus back to the ship about 3pm.

 

Thanks

 

Adam

You get the bus back to the ship the same place it drops you. This is at a traffic circle very close to Maho beach, and easy walking distance. Just ask the bus driver when you get off where to stand to get picked up.

[billyelliot]

Please can someone advise where to get the bus back to the ship from and how often the buses run.

 

I would love to see the plans land and takeoff and then get the bus back to the ship about 3pm.

 

Thanks

 

Adam

 

Hey Adam. We are on your sailing..... I also want to do the same thing. We have been before on Bernard's tour. But this time we want to spend more time there.

Maybe we could share a taxi or get the bus.

[xrayeyes32]

Bernard was absolutely awesome!! We loved Maho beach!

[Ned11]

I'm going in April and I'm not keen on beaches so just want to go there and back. I am traveling on my own so a bit worried on getting there and cost . :(

 

 

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[smoosh21]

Has the beach come back? It has been about 2 years since I ws last there, but the only thing at Maho last time was rocks. Basically you could sit at the bar and watch the planes, but there was no beach. It has been washed away by one of the hurricanes.

 

So, has the beach come back? If so, I need to go back there next time I am in St Maarten.

[Lynn the Cruiser]

Yet another vote for Bernard!! He even brings a cooler of all kinds of drinks, sodas, water, beer, rum punch! Seeing the planes come in at Maho beach was awesome. It is definitely worth it, it was something that I always wanted to do. Unbelievable!!!:D

[kdpatte]

I am not a tour fan. We just went out front and got a cab to SUNSET BAR AND GRILL on Maho Beach. We spent the whole day there and had a great time. Bigger planes seem to come more in the afternoon. They have a surf board stuck in the sand with all the flights for the day on it. THere are beach chairs and everything right in front of the bar if you want to swim and do the beach thing.

[adirondacksailor]

Has the beach come back? It has been about 2 years since I ws last there, but the only thing at Maho last time was rocks. Basically you could sit at the bar and watch the planes, but there was no beach. It has been washed away by one of the hurricanes.

 

So, has the beach come back? If so, I need to go back there next time I am in St Maarten.

 

 

The beach was there last April!

[Clarea]

The beach was there last April!

We also had beach in last December.

[MikeDaDog]

There is a beach there now, this is from last March.

 

 

And the big ones do come in LOW!

 

 

And another vote for Bernards

 

[Alexat2]

Rented a car and drove around the island last time. The car rentals are right at the port - no reservation necessary.

 

If you decide to drive yourself, It's an easy island to drive around, but check the St. Maarten boards for any constructions so you know how to plan your route.

 

Lydia

[NorbertsNiece]

First time I went to St Maarten we went with Bernard and had a fabulous time. As said previously he can tailor what you do and where you go and for how long you want at each stop. Last time we picked up a cab at the port...... you can't miss the signs.... and spent a few hours on the beach... they have umbrellas now.... we arranged with the taxi to pick us up at a set time and that worked perfectly for us.

 

 

 

 

[cflower04]

After reading all the great reviews... think i'll book a trip with Bernard when i'm in St. Maarten next year on our Southern Caribbean Cruise!

[caneguy]

Hi,

Did the Allure in Jan. See my review "Allure 1-6-13 with pics" We took a cab from the port $8/pp and had lunch and drinks at Sunset Bar at the beach. Had a great time and stayed about 3 hours to see the planes.

 

Here are some of my shots..

 

 

 

 

 

 

[nonibop]

We loved maho beach Got bus for $2 each way. Very friendly locals chatted to us. Easy to catch bus back Spent a few hours there with bucket of beer and ribs for lunch. Going again in April but doing tour so see some more of island. Going with Noel's tours similar to Bernard's with similar itinary and free bevvies.:D

[nonibop]

Sorry cant work out how to put larger photos on:o

[caneguy]

Sorry cant work out how to put larger photos on:o

 

for bigger pics you need to use a service like Photobucket which is free and store pics on the site, then copy and paste from photobucket to the forum on Cruise Critic

[bigeck]

Sorry cant work out how to put larger photos on:o

 

Go to last page of this thread and it will explain

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1231440&highlight=bigeck&page=3

[Clarea]

Hi,

Did the Allure in Jan. See my review "Allure 1-6-13 with pics" We took a cab from the port $8/pp and had lunch and drinks at Sunset Bar at the beach. Had a great time and stayed about 3 hours to see the planes.

 

Here are some of my shots..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You got the A340 non-stop from Paris. Nice! We didn't have time to wait for this the last time.

[nonibop]

Go to last page of this thread and it will explain

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1231440&highlight=bigeck&page=3

 

Thanks

[nonibop]

for bigger pics you need to use a service like Photobucket which is free and store pics on the site, then copy and paste from photobucket to the forum on Cruise Critic

 

Thankyou

[caitbrianna]

The winds from the big jets are insane! Be ready to be covered in sand and not able to stand up if you are in the middle of the beach. Secure all of your belongings really well or they will wind up in the water. Fun place to go. Sunset Bar had pretty good pizza. We also did Bernard's Tour and loved it.

[murfturf]

We're on FOS next Sunday as well and taking Bernard's Tour in St. Maarten. Join the roll call for the Mar 10 sailing and sign up for the activities that have been planned. See you onboad!

 

Hey Judy - maybe we will be on the same tour! :) I know they have several vans/buses. I am really looking forward to Bernard's tour. I picked the one with less beach time, and an hour in Marigot.

 

And yes - join our roll call!