amandajess Posted January 18, 2016 #51 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Found these on the Orient Beach F Bk site showing the old bars and the progress of the new construction. They put up a break wall to keep the seating level and protect from waves. There is still a beach to walk along but I didn't see any completed photos. Hope the pics com out ok Didyou taxi from ship to Orient. If so, do you advise? Did you reserve before you got there? or were there plenty at dock? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted January 19, 2016 #52 Share Posted January 19, 2016 From The Daily Herald ORIENT BEACH--The four St. Martiners who have so far refused to sign the contracts for the new Orient Beach restaurants on parcel AW34 have listed details of what they consider to be subpar work not conforming to French building codes and have accused the Collectivité of "not giving valid explanations, lacking foresight and failing to utilize independent expertise to guarantee a well thought out and executed plan." <snip> gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain bob Posted January 20, 2016 #53 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Didyou taxi from ship to Orient. If so, do you advise? Did you reserve before you got there? or were there plenty at dock? Thanks There are tons of shuttle vans waiting where you get off the ship. You can hop in a taxi for a faster but more expensive ride or wait a few minutes for them to fill a van to your destination. All are clearly marked. If there are 4 of you, just grab a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted January 27, 2016 #54 Share Posted January 27, 2016 We were at Orient on Jan 21. off the Allure. The new stores are all complete, with wooden planking in front. There are several stairways down to the beach level from the raised store level. No sign that any of them have been leased out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted January 27, 2016 #55 Share Posted January 27, 2016 We were at Orient on Jan 21. off the Allure. The new stores are all complete, with wooden planking in front. There are several stairways down to the beach level from the raised store level. No sign that any of them have been leased out yet. How was the seaweed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 27, 2016 #56 Share Posted January 27, 2016 How was the seaweed? I've been checking the webcam for Club Orient (yes they have one) frequently as we will be there in May and I see lots of clean beach everyday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser 4 Life 66 Posted January 28, 2016 #57 Share Posted January 28, 2016 How was the seaweed? I was there a couple weeks ago. They still have some seaweed, but it's not a big deal. Pic I took at Bikini Beach area: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted January 28, 2016 #58 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I've been checking the webcam for Club Orient (yes they have one) frequently as we will be there in May and I see lots of clean beach everyday! They do? Need to look for that:D I was there a couple weeks ago. They still have some seaweed, but it's not a big deal./QUOTE] Oh that's nothing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted February 8, 2016 #59 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Any updates on the bars on Orient Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 5, 2016 #60 Share Posted March 5, 2016 A month later now, any more businesses open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 10, 2016 #61 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I saw reports protesters blocked access to Orient Beach yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennwick Posted March 10, 2016 #62 Share Posted March 10, 2016 They are blocking access to the beach and French side this morning as well. I'm on the Regal Princess and all excursions to the French side have been cancelled. Passengers are being warned to stay on the Dutch side to avoid getting stuck trying to get back to the ship. What a shame for all of the businesses losing out on $$ from the 3!ships in port today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 10, 2016 #63 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks for that update, sorry it has to effect your cruise. I have 7 weeks to go. Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted March 10, 2016 #64 Share Posted March 10, 2016 From the local newspaper. :( gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 11, 2016 #65 Share Posted March 11, 2016 From the local newspaper. :( gary I think I saw a facebook update from that same newspaper today mentioning a forceable break up of the road blocks. Not encouraging. I haven't checked Club Orient's Facebook page to see if they have said anything. I don't know the geography of the area that well, but I assume the road blocks effected the entire beach. I just checked their webcam and I see people on their beach despite a strong wind. Could be people who are already there on a week stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 15, 2016 #66 Share Posted March 15, 2016 The silence is stunning. Even the Facebook pages have gone quiet. The weather the past two days wasn't good, so hard to judge by the Orient Web cams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcmh Posted March 16, 2016 #67 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks BillOh. I appreciate your updates, as I'll be there the end April on the Allure....keep us posted of what you are seeing.... Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 16, 2016 #68 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks BillOh. I appreciate your updates, as I'll be there the end April on the Allure....keep us posted of what you are seeing.... Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk Saturday night around 11pm if you go to the solarium and look forward you will pass Oasis leaving Port Everlades, wave to me, I will be on Oasis waving back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 16, 2016 #69 Share Posted March 16, 2016 From the local newspaper. :( gary An update https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/56136-positive-progress-made-at-orient-beach-meeting-despite-issues-partly-resolved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxflygirl88 Posted March 16, 2016 #70 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Saturday night around 11pm if you go to the solarium and look forward you will pass Oasis leaving Port Everlades, wave to me, I will be on Oasis waving back. We leave on Freedom of the Seas from Port Canaveral on Sunday. I don't think this Orient Beach issue will be resolved by Thursday so I'm deciding to stay on Dutch side :( bummer! Have a great cruise on Oasis BillOh. I love that ship, cruised on her 2x. This will be my 3rd time on Freedom. I just Love R/C. Tried NCL last year, did not care for it at all. Any cruise is better than a week at work LOL Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 16, 2016 #71 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Club Orient had this on their Facebook page. I put this up as a FWIW as they have an interest in painting a rosy pictures. But I don't dismiss their opinion. After a few days challenges affecting the French Quarter last week, We are pleased to report that paradise is back on track! After a few days challenges affecting the French Quarter last week, We are pleased to report that paradise is back on track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxflygirl88 Posted March 17, 2016 #72 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I read on the news article that you posted today that the next meeting to resolve this issue is next Thurs March 24 which is the day my ship is there. Would be a risk to go there on that day for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahospud Posted March 17, 2016 #73 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Was at Orient Beach today, March 17. No problems. Great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 18, 2016 #74 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Was at Orient Beach today, March 17. No problems. Great trip. Glad to hear it and I will say I buy only Idaho Potatoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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