Please explain beaches here....

[Familycruisers20]

I will be coming by cruise in June, with several adults, 5 teens and 3 tweens. Can someone fill me in on better beaches to go too? Meaning NONnudity beaches? (I am sure the teen boys/dads would enjoy that, but moms will not!)

 

I am confused by all of the beaches and not sure which ones we should stay away and what would be good options for us on this trip.

 

Thanks!

[hjrell]

You don't want to go to Orient Beach if you want to avoid the nudity. The clothing optional is at the far right end but the nudist walk up and down the entire beach - mainly topless walking around.

Maho Beach where the airplanes fly directly over the beach is an awesome experience - I can't comment on the swimming at Maho since we simply enjoyed watching the planes land.

Edited December 28, 2014 by hjrell

[runner15km]

Great Bay Beach is in walking distance or via water taxi. Its a nice large family beach with full facilities and downtown shopping.:)

[OCruisers]

Great Bay Beach is in walking distance or via water taxi. Its a nice large family beach with full facilities and downtown shopping.:)

 

Per above, it's an extremely easy beach in St. Maarten! :D

LuLu

[Karysa]

Le Gallion and Mullet are the two beaches that the islanders consider the best family beaches. They often have family gatherings at these two beaches.

 

Great Bay beach is a tourist beach. It's lined with beach bars and cheap drinks. It also has documented pollution concerns.

Edited December 28, 2014 by Karysa

[obsessedsc]

our favorite beach in st. martin. been twice. you can rent chairs and umbrellas and there is a beach bar. no waves. paradise!

[Westbeachers]

our favorite beach in st. martin. been twice. you can rent chairs and umbrellas and there is a beach bar. no waves. paradise!

 

Is it near the Port? How do you get there?

[cccer]

Are there any all inclusive type beaches there? Mostly we have seen these in Mexico, but was wondering if they have anything like that here.

[Life is Good Cruising]

Is it near the Port? How do you get there?

 

Le Galion is about a 20 min. ride from the pier. You can grab a Taxi (minivans) at the pier. Taxi cost for 2 people to the beach is $20. Hardly any taxis at the beach so I would arrange a return pick up from the taxi driver. The water there is super calm, it reminded me of a pool. You can walk quite a ways out and it is only waist deep.

[nimbex1970]

http://www.stmartinisland.org/st-martin-st-maarten-activities/st-martin-st-maarten-beaches.html

 

this is an excellent link to the beaches