MamaChach Posted March 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2018 We will be visiting for a day at the end of the month. Just looking for a relaxing day on a beautiful beach. A bonus for a beach that has food/drink. Also, a beach that has chairs and umbrellas:) Thanks if advance for your recommendations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted March 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2018 We will be visiting for a day at the end of the month. Just looking for a relaxing day on a beautiful beach. A bonus for a beach that has food/drink. Also, a beach that has chairs and umbrellas:) Thanks if advance for your recommendations!! Look up Karakters on Simpson Bay beach and if that does not suit you take a look at Mullet but that one only has a port-o-potty as a restroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDA1125 Posted March 16, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Look up Karakters on Simpson Bay beach and if that does not suit you take a look at Mullet but that one only has a port-o-potty as a restroom. In looking up current information on Karakters it looks like its in pretty good shape post Irma. I also saw some pics posted that showed the planes flying overhead like they do at Maho Beach. Is this true ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1island2go Posted March 16, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2018 In looking up current information on Karakters it looks like its in pretty good shape post Irma. I also saw some pics posted that showed the planes flying overhead like they do at Maho Beach. Is this true ? It is not at end of runway like Sunset Beach Bar, Karakters sits about half way down the run way on the side. So you more hear the planes land and take off than see them from the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted March 16, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2018 In looking up current information on Karakters it looks like its in pretty good shape post Irma. I also saw some pics posted that showed the planes flying overhead like they do at Maho Beach. Is this true ? It's not an "experience" like Maho. More background noise and if you stand in the right place you can see the planes on the runway as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobalt206 Posted March 17, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 17, 2018 We just went to Karakter Beach last week and it was perfect. Checks all the boxes you are looking for. Just keep track of time and allow an hour to get back to your ship as traffic can be really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaChach Posted March 18, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Thank you for the advice...did you taxi to Karakter Beach or is it walkable? THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted March 18, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Thank you for the advice...did you taxi to Karakter Beach or is it walkable?THANKS You need to taxi or drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaChach Posted March 18, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Got it! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaChach Posted March 18, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Has anyone gone to St. Bart’s from St. Maarten post hurricane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDA1125 Posted March 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 19, 2018 It's not an "experience" like Maho. More background noise and if you stand in the right place you can see the planes on the runway as well. Thank You ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptf2009 Posted March 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2018 We just went to Karakter Beach last week and it was perfect. Checks all the boxes you are looking for. Just keep track of time and allow an hour to get back to your ship as traffic can be really bad. What side is Karakter Beach on, Dutch or French? How long of a taxi ride to get there and what was the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubber Posted March 21, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Karakter is on the Dutch side by the airport middle of the runway. It took us about 40 minutes to get there and an hour to get back. Lots of construction and single lanes slowed us down. We took a group of about 60 there and loved it. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Karakter+Beach+Bar%2FRestaurant/@18.0351176,-63.1312488,13z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0xf06daeb0672df31b!2sKarakter+Beach+Bar%2FRestaurant!8m2!3d18.0404224!4d-63.1064008!3m4!1s0x0:0xf06daeb0672df31b!8m2!3d18.0404224!4d-63.1064008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julielouhoo Posted March 22, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Karakter is on the Dutch side by the airport middle of the runway. It took us about 40 minutes to get there and an hour to get back. Lots of construction and single lanes slowed us down. We took a group of about 60 there and loved it. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Karakter+Beach+Bar%2FRestaurant/@18.0351176,-63.1312488,13z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0xf06daeb0672df31b!2sKarakter+Beach+Bar%2FRestaurant!8m2!3d18.0404224!4d-63.1064008!3m4!1s0x0:0xf06daeb0672df31b!8m2!3d18.0404224!4d-63.1064008 Is it possible to get there via water taxi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted March 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) Is it possible to get there via water taxi? No the only beach that the water taxi goes to is Great Bay Beach. Edited March 26, 2018 by Karysa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcprncss Posted March 27, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 27, 2018 We just went to Karakter Beach last week and it was perfect. Checks all the boxes you are looking for. Just keep track of time and allow an hour to get back to your ship as traffic can be really bad. How much was the taxi? Were there alot of people from the ship going there? (I am concerned about having to wait a long time to fill up the taxi) We will have three ships in port the day I visit. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted March 27, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 27, 2018 How much was the taxi? Were there alot of people from the ship going there? (I am concerned about having to wait a long time to fill up the taxi) We will have three ships in port the day I visit. Thank you. From another thread Consider booking a private taxi in advance for the required time of your party. No need to Q Contact the taxi association direct. http://taxistmaarten.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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