sayvan Posted February 27, 2014 Author #151 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I always enjoy the shrubs and trees of any tropical paradise Streets of Marigot a place to hang on the weekends.... This ship has seen better days.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 27, 2014 Author #152 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Vanda snapped this one of me at one of our stops along the tour.. GO BLUE! A Panoramic view is always nice.. Shopping area in Marigot heading back toward the Dutch side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 27, 2014 Author #153 Share Posted February 27, 2014 We would experience some more great views along the road back to Philipsburg. Anguilla off in the distance some old abandoned homes... and then we were back in Philipsburg. Now at this point of the tour you could either get off the bus or take it back to the ship. We decided that we would get off the bus at this point and then head to the beach and grab some lunch... so that's exactly what we did.... I will be back later to continue our day in St. Maarten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusin4funtimes Posted February 27, 2014 #154 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. Your pictures are amazing and I agree, GO BLUE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 27, 2014 Author #155 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Amazing views ,enjoying your review & pics immensely Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks so much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #156 Share Posted February 28, 2014 After our tour we headed for the beach and some lunch. Great Bay Beach is just up the road from the where the ships dock. It's walkable but you can take the water taxi as well. I think the walk would be about 15 minutes or so. The area is actually very nice with a boardwalk, lots of shops and restaurants. We hadn't had any lunch yet, so we decided to stop at a bar called the Blue Bitch Bar. After some lunch we decided to head over to the beach where we found a couple of lounge chairs and an umbrella. Immediately, we were greeted by a local guy who was in charge of the area we were in. The rental of the chairs and umbrella was $15 for the day and then for another $10 we got a bucket of (5) beers and some water. The afternoon was set. Vanda was very happy while we waited for our drinks and food in the Blue Bitch Bar The Bar also offered the bucket deal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #157 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Some more shots from our afternoon... There were quite a few ships in port this day... 6 I think. Freedom and Dream from Carnival, Oasis of the Seas, Norwegian Sun, Westerdam and Celebrity Reflection. This was a Pirate Island it would appear.. The beach was stunning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #158 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Some fellow passengers I assume enjoying the warm waters of St. Maarten. Vanda getting her Vitamin D... Me taking a little stroll in the waters... ships in the background Another panorama... After awhile on the beach we then ran into Mike and Jerilyn again so we all hung out for a bit on the beach and then we made our way to the Hard Rock Café for a snack and another margarita... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #159 Share Posted February 28, 2014 After the Hard Rock Café it was time to get ourselves back to the ship and get ready for the night and sailaway. We made our way to the water taxi and started the journey back to the dock area. It's about a 10 minute ride, give or take. The beach area where we were from the water taxi The building in to the far left in this shot is where you get the water taxi... Mike and Jerilyn.. the happy newlyweds I love Palm Trees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #160 Share Posted February 28, 2014 we were now approaching the docks.... and back on land... of course you always have to take a picture in front of the port sign.. and to make sure you get the shot perfect you always want to take more than one.... hey wait...it looks like Cruise Critic Member Delta Dear photo bombed my picture... I hope she and her husband enjoyed being in St. Maarten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #161 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Prior to getting back on the ship we stopped to dance a little with this Steel Drum band Freedom looking good... I was amazed at the size of this queen of the seas... I mean Oasis... almost back onboard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #162 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Once back on board we went to freshen up and well have a little cat nap. As a result of the nap, we missed the sailaway.. so after getting a brief second wind we headed up to the martini bar for some pre-dinner drinks... however we remained tired from a very busy and fun day.. We then went to dinner and to be honest I can't recall what we did next.... whatever it was my camera did not record the evening.... I am going to surmise that the reason for that was the many beers and margarita's on the beach in St. Maarten and then of course a couple of Martini's prior to dinner... well you get the picture. We called it a night and when we returned to our room this was waiting for us... That's all for today so see you all in St. Thomas tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Dear Posted February 28, 2014 #163 Share Posted February 28, 2014 we were now approaching the docks.... and back on land... of course you always have to take a picture in front of the port sign.. and to make sure you get the shot perfect you always want to take more than one.... hey wait...it looks like Cruise Critic Member Delta Dear photo bombed my picture... I hope she and her husband enjoyed being in St. Maarten LOL, Delta Dear and husband. Morgan DID enjoy St. Maarten. As a matter of fact they photobombed just the right shot because when they went to St. Maarten in 2011, they forgot to take a picture of the sign. Chances are they may forget again when there are there in Dec, 2014. Thanks for putting us right there. LOVE IT ! Love the review, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Fun Bunch Posted February 28, 2014 #164 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I am really enjoying your review! I will be on the Freedom in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #165 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. Your pictures are amazing and I agree, GO BLUE! Thanks... makes it worthwhile knowing that peopel are enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayvan Posted February 28, 2014 Author #166 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I am really enjoying your review! I will be on the Freedom in September. That's great so you will get to enjoy her after she has her upcoming upgrades...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin blue Posted February 28, 2014 #167 Share Posted February 28, 2014 and your pictures are stunning! We did a B2B cruise on the Freedom and, many cruises later, it is still one of my favorite ships and itineraries. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillGadget Posted February 28, 2014 #168 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm actually making decisions on what to do on these Islands when we go in April.. Thanks for photos and descriptions they are so helpful and intense. Makes me want to buy a Dslr instead of using my phone :-) Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillGadget Posted February 28, 2014 #169 Share Posted February 28, 2014 And due to your pic of the oasis, I realise the empress floor which is one Above lifeboats doesn't seem to have a partially obstructed view. They had a great rate and decided against bc I want site and I spend a lot of time on balcony agree midnight Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch27088 Posted February 28, 2014 #170 Share Posted February 28, 2014 First of all, loving your review and the awesome pictures, thanks for sharing. Second, I'm laughing at how you included Delta Dear and her hubby, that was just too cute. She also does great reviews as well. Keep up the great job on your review, and yes I've subscribed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsome58 Posted February 28, 2014 #171 Share Posted February 28, 2014 And some awsome pictures. Some would even make great posters or would be great blown up and framed. Good job! I will be on the Freedom in September, can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlb76 Posted February 28, 2014 #172 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Great review.. we are booked on her in Oct. Great to see a nice review. I'm bummed about the Port side web cam as we have a Starboard balcony. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 cruzen Posted February 28, 2014 #173 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Mike and Jerilyn.. the happy newlyweds Haha...they don't LOOK too happy. The picture of your wife a few posts back was lovely. She looked very relaxed and content. Funny how that happens on a Carribean island. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusieToy Posted February 28, 2014 #174 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Here you can see the Oasis in the background: To be continued folks..... Nothing like that 1st drink with a week on a cruise ship to look forward to.. Nice photos! thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmama9224 Posted March 1, 2014 #175 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I love your review thanks. I am not planning on any cruise on the Fascination, will be going on the Splendor, I don't fly and live in NY. We are going to Turks and Caicos. Have been there three times. The tour you did sounds very interesting. In your opinion can a person with knee problems be able to handle the Safari truck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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