First Time in Tortola/Saint Martin Recommendations

[Karleeh]

HI everyone,

 

My husband and I are in our early 30s, no kids.  I would love some suggestions on what to do/where to go while we stop in Tortola and Saint Martin with Celebrity Edge for the day.  We really like scenic places - not super touristy (I know that is a bit redundant since we are tourists ourselves.). We are interested in the following: going to a more seculded beach resort and purchasing a day pass.  Finding a beach that is less crowded with cruisers and renting a beach chair and having beach time.  Renting a kayak.  Booking a tour that maybe takes you out a little ways to a scenic place and being able to sight see.

I was looking at at Secret St Martin in Anse Marsel Bay, they offer a day pass.  Is it better to have a beach day (vs. adventure/sight seeing day) in Tortola, or Saint Martin?  What are the best beaches/scenic places on both islands?

 

Thank you!

[1025cruise]

Welcome to Cruise Critic.

 

The best place to look is the individual ports of call boards for your ports.

[CPT Trips]

I enjoy a beach day on St. Martin. Tortola gives an opportunity to head over to The Baths on Virgin Gorda, definitely scenic. 

[Karleeh]

Thank you! With Tortola... I am worried about the crowds. There will be 4 cruise ships docked that day.  WOuld you still recommend seeing the baths?  What about jost van dyke and snorkling? 

[EatonDoolittle]

Are you certain?

I have never known Tortola to have that many ships in one day. 

St Maarten, yes, they can handle up to 6. 

 

Jost van Dyke is all about the beach bars, so definitely the Baths is more what you are looking for.