KevinsCruising Posted January 10, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi , We are going on the Gem on Jan 21st. Anyone know any place to have a great Beach Day at Tortolla and St Maartin? Haven't been to Tortolla in years and don't remember there name of the beach we went to and I have never been to St. Maartin. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted January 10, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Find the correct board from the link below and ask there, finding out the best beach isn't NCL related question. :) Ports of Call - Caribbean: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=587 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Cruise Dude Posted January 10, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) Hi , We are going on the Gem on Jan 21st. Anyone know any place to have a great Beach Day at Tortolla and St Maartin? Haven't been to Tortolla in years and don't remember there name of the beach we went to and I have never been to St. Maartin. Thanks Cane Garden Bay in Tortolla and Orient Beach in St. Maarten. Orient Beach family side- the other end is clothing optional Video of Cane Bay Edited January 10, 2015 by C Cruise Dude add more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanet60 Posted January 10, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Never been to Tortola but St Maarten hands down Dawn Beach, it is not as crowded as Orient it is very nice. It is my favorite I've been to in the Carribean other than Half Moon Cay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinsCruising Posted January 10, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Will look into all the beaches... thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage keeper Posted January 10, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Defiantly Orent Beach but just so you know it is clothing optional. I didn't see anyone uncovered but DH & DS saw some topless bathers walking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengu1n Posted January 10, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I don't know about swimming in St Maarten, but if you like to take pictures, Maho Beach can't be beat! There's a strip of beach, a 2 lane road, a chain link fence and then the run way! The planes are really that close - I didn't photoshop that plane in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNFreeze Posted January 10, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2015 In tortolla brewers bay is the best. We have been there twice and love it. Sent from my SM-T310 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted January 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I've stayed on Cane Garden Bay in Tortola, and it's my favorite spot in the Caribbean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerfan616 Posted January 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Tortola we had a great day at Jost Van Dyke, make sure you try the painkillers. St Maarten, I didn't care for Maho, but my son and husband enjoyed it for the planes. Last year we took the water taxi over and sat at the beach across from the port, it was a relaxing day with plenty of bars and restaurants. This trip we are trying Orient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbrandon Posted January 10, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 10, 2015 In St. Maarten Orient Beach is absolutely beautiful. There are 2 sides to the beach. One side is clothing optional and he other is not. Lots of beach bars with chairs and umbrellas and cheap drinks. For Tortola, if you have the opportunity to take an excursion to The Baths on Virgin Gorda do it. It has to be one of the most gorgeous places I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinsCruising Posted January 11, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I think Cane Garden Bay was the beach I was at years ago. If I remember they said that pirates use to hide out in that cove. I need to find a picture of the bay from the beach then I will know if that is the one. I also think there was a rum distillery on the beach in a cave sort of that made cane rum. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingPiper Posted January 11, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2015 If you want an easy beach trip in St Maarten just take the water taxi from the port area to town. As you exit the landing area go to the right a out a block and ask for Miguel. He rents chairs and umbrellas. You can also order food from the restaurant and he will deliver it to you, and you can use the restaurant bathroom. The beach is right across from the ship's and we personally think it's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted January 11, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2015 We've always enjoyed Orient. Good variety of food, bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLWS_Uncle_Rick Posted January 11, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Talked to a friend tonight who stayed on Orient beach over Christmas. Unfortunately Orient beach is inundated with seaweed. She said they are using backhoes to clear the beach every day. She recommended Frairs bay beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather1972 Posted January 11, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I can mark Orient Beach off my bucket list. However, the people selling stuff there were so annoying! I was bothered every couple of minutes by women trying to sell me clothes, braid my hair or rub my feet with aloe vera. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2B&Z Posted January 11, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Talked to a friend tonight who stayed on Orient beach over Christmas. Unfortunately Orient beach is inundated with seaweed. She said they are using backhoes to clear the beach every day. She recommended Frairs bay beach. Ditto. We were there between Christmas and New Years and couldn't believe the seaweed, not on the beach and in the water. A taxi driver told us this had become a big problem recently. I'll see if I can find a picture... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinsCruising Posted January 11, 2015 Author #18 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Ditto. We were there between Christmas and New Years and couldn't believe the seaweed' date=' not on the beach and in the water. A taxi driver told us this had become a big problem recently. I'll see if I can find a picture...[ATTACH']336196[/ATTACH] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Thats good to know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy jones Posted January 12, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Cane Garden Bay on Tortola is excellent. In St. Martin. I felt that Orient beach is over rated, the beach was only OK and the surf was rough. Maho is more of an event than a relaxing beach, but worth at least one trip. Our last stop in SXM did not dock until 1PM, and sunset was around 5. Due to the time constraint, we used the downtown beach and were pleasantly surprised. We were the only ship in port that day, so I don't know how it would be with multiple ships in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted January 12, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Cane Garden Bay on Tortola is excellent. In St. Martin. I felt that Orient beach is over rated, the beach was only OK and the surf was rough. Maho is more of an event than a relaxing beach, but worth at least one trip. Our last stop in SXM did not dock until 1PM, and sunset was around 5. Due to the time constraint, we used the downtown beach and were pleasantly surprised. We were the only ship in port that day, so I don't know how it would be with multiple ships in port. I feel the same about Orient. I prefer no waves and Great Bay (downtown) is what I liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkerPA Posted January 12, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 12, 2015 If you want to go to a lovely little beach, try going just north of Orient Beach and taking the short ferry ride to Pinel Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ Posted February 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I read in a review there is a beach in st. Marteen that is 10 minute walk from the pier. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysandyfeet Posted February 5, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I've been to St Martin and the Caribbean a number of times..was there last summer and was told to visit Mullet Bay..ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Crystal clear pool like waters, white powdery sand. They have chair/umbrella rentals and the sell food. Right near Maho Beach where the planes land. No pushy vendors at all. This was our last stop and if I ever travel there again, will taxi straight there and spend the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyf Posted February 5, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Can you get to Maho easily without walking? My mom can not walk far, especially in the heat. We would like to do both beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatjoeguy Posted February 5, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I read in a review there is a beach in st. Marteen that is 10 minute walk from the pier. Is this true? Make a left leaving the port and just stay on the sidewalk, and you'll make it to downtown (and the beaches) in about 10 minutes. There are lots of bars along the beach, as well as places renting chairs and umbrellas. We've done it the past two years in St. M and really enjoyed it both times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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