beshears Posted January 26, 2016 #26 Share Posted January 26, 2016 We will be docking in Havensight. I had thought about going to Megan's Beach, but did someone say you have to pay to go on this beach, etc.? If so, what is another beach close by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Blessings Posted January 27, 2016 #27 Share Posted January 27, 2016 matj2000 - what rental car places have you used? We would like to rent a jeep but have heard some bad stories of getting taking advantage of so we want to use a reputable company. Thanks! St.Maarten is the easiest place to rent a car. We do it every visit. The cars are right at the port and the island is an easy place to drive. I think the total price for the day was around $65 for the day. Highly recommended.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@Cagain Posted January 27, 2016 #28 Share Posted January 27, 2016 beshears: The closest beach to Havensight is Morning Star, part of the Marriott. The next closest is Bolongo Beach. Magens is part of a territorial park system, hence the fee for the life guard, clean up, restrooms, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted January 30, 2016 #29 Share Posted January 30, 2016 So if we want to check out Morningstar Beach in St. Thomas, can we walk from Havensight dock, or do we need a Taxi? Also, is there a fee to use this beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@Cagain Posted January 30, 2016 #30 Share Posted January 30, 2016 No, you can't walk to Morning Star. No fee, unless you want to rent a chair, umbrella, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 31, 2016 #31 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Renting a car on SXM is a great way to go. We also love the Golden Eagle catamaran sail. Not necessarily for snorkeling but for a nice day with an excellent crew. http://www.sailingsxm.com For STT, if docked at Havensight Morningstar is closest as mentioned, but your beach of choice really depends on the experience you want. We'd pay a little more to go to Sapphire or Hull Bay unless time was really limited due to an excursion, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted February 1, 2016 #32 Share Posted February 1, 2016 O2B@???, so we need a Taxi to take us to Morningstar Beach? Do you have any idea the cost pp to go to that beach close to the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted February 1, 2016 #33 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Taxi to Morningstar should be $6 per person each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted February 2, 2016 #34 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Thanks for letting me know the cost of the Taxi pp to go to Morningstar at St. Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boyz522 Posted February 3, 2016 #35 Share Posted February 3, 2016 In St Thomas, I did Sapphire Beach twice. I love it there. They do provided chairs there. Taxis will take you there. They also have taxis waiting on side when you ready to leave. They don't like to leave us tourist stranded. On my last visit i heard megan bay is 4 dollars to get on. This remind me back home on jersey shore. Anyway, last year there was 19000 people visiting for the day and sapphire was so quiet that like 300 spread out around. No feeling to be cramp in. very spacious with calm water.St Marteen I did mayo beach. I would avoid this beach because it got destroyed in hurricane last year. I was there last year and there was plenty of room for everyone to walk around, now it just a small path with tons of jagged rock. Too bad they don't do beach replenishment program like ny and nj do. Since you want to go to marigot, just go to taxi stand and they bunk you up with other cruisers. Is there anything near Sapphire besides the beach? places to eat? shop? THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted February 3, 2016 #36 Share Posted February 3, 2016 There is a food cabana at Sapphire - Banana Cabana, and there are food runners from a nearby restaurant. You can have pizza delivered - the dive shop will call for you. Oh! A new food truck recently opened at the top of the hill from the beach - Calypso Johnnies. You eat at picnic tables and the menu offers johnny cake sandwiches. No shops, but there are many shops at the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boyz522 Posted February 4, 2016 #37 Share Posted February 4, 2016 There is a food cabana at Sapphire - Banana Cabana, and there are food runners from a nearby restaurant. You can have pizza delivered - the dive shop will call for you. Oh! A new food truck recently opened at the top of the hill from the beach - Calypso Johnnies. You eat at picnic tables and the menu offers johnny cake sandwiches. No shops, but there are many shops at the dock. Oh that sounds perfect! Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted February 4, 2016 #38 Share Posted February 4, 2016 You're welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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