St. Maarten

[Chefwoody]

We have a stop in St. Maarten coming up in December.  We’ve been there a couple times (both on cruises) but have always been part of an excursion of some kind.  This trip we’re just “hanging out”.  Not fond of the cheesy port stores/shopping,  but a nice beach would be nice.  Or an interesting hike perhaps?.  Great food?.  What have you done while in port at St. Maarten that you’d recommend we try?.  

[MissP22]

Go to the airport and watch the planes take off and land.

The beach is OK.... nothing great. 

 

[PORT ROYAL]

On 11/13/2022 at 3:12 PM, Chefwoody said:

We have a stop in St. Maarten coming up in December.  We’ve been there a couple times (both on cruises) but have always been part of an excursion of some kind.  This trip we’re just “hanging out”.  Not fond of the cheesy port stores/shopping,  but a nice beach would be nice.  Or an interesting hike perhaps?.  Great food?.  What have you done while in port at St. Maarten that you’d recommend we try?.  

For a great beach day with excellent food/drinks

Consider:

Palm Beach

YellowBeach

Karibuni

 

Best to book in advance.

[crewsweeper]

Take the water taxi from the port and walk along the beach to Miguel's.  You can then leisurely walk back to the ship or take the water taxi back.

[PORT ROYAL]

If considering a day at Great Bay, remember this protocol.  Off ferry, down pier, do not turn right towards the Marina (the raw sewage outfall - you’ll find out post or during rain), turn left, into Duty Free, purchase a bottle of one preferred spirit, exit duty free, turn left, keep walking until one finds pink umbrellas.  This was the furthest point away from the Marina.