Does Royal Caribbean Offer Tour to Maho Beach?

[brandylaw]

Ok,

this is post number three :(:o.

I apologize in advance if you have run across it several times now.

This first one didnt take and when you opened it, there was no text and no way to reply. The second one was fine, but disappeared. :mad::confused:

If this doesnt work, I'll post later in the future and give you folks a break.

 

I have searched this topic pretty extensivley and was wondering if anyone

has any insight or has done a RC excursion that included Maho beach in the tour.

 

Or am I going to have to book with an independent guide?

 

I thank you all in advance. :)

[globetrotter7]

Hello,

 

There probably isn't a tour to Maho Beach. However, there are

many taxi's available at the pier to take you anywhere you want

to visit. Having been there many times, I found Oriente Beach to

be superior.

 

Enjoy!

 

Rw

[cyscopup]

We were just there the first week of December and NO RCCL does not offer a tour to Maho Beach. But like the OP said there are plenty of cabs that will take you there and bring you back. I think the total was $20 for two people.

[The Big Booper]

The only good things about Maho are the airplane landings and Sunset Beach Bar (TWDFF). Other than that, Orient is superior in every way you can list.

[brandylaw]

Thanks guys for your points. :)

 

We have been to Orient, and loved it, however honey has

a facination with planes and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see

Maho Beach during peak jumbo plane time.

We wouldnt stay there the whole time, just an hour or two to catch a few planes.

 

I was looking into the 2 or 3 independent guides, and I am not sure they go there either. :confused:

 

I have read before (a while back) that cabs didnt or did not like to go to Maho . :( I may have this wrong though.

 

I do appreciate your feedback. :D

 

Thanks. :)

 

BTW, What does TWDFF mean? Is is something to do with topless?

I am out of the loop. LOL

[cruisindoggie]

We take a local taxi for about 15 bucks and someone from the bar will call a taxi for your return. And the plac isa must see. Cash only no cc.

[WhiteSoxFan]

BTW, What does TWDFF mean? Is is something to do with topless?

 

I would say "Topless Women Drink For Free".

[brandylaw]

Thanks Cruisindoggie and White Sox Fan. :)

That helps me out.

[brandylaw]

Thanks Cruisindoggie and White Sox Fan. :)

That helps me out.

[golfer1966]

We were just there in December. Its really neat to see the planes coming in just over head. We rented a car for the day and spent a few hours there too. TAKE WARNING !! there is one road outta that area. If you go, leave before three at the latest!! There are other ways, but their longer too. Orient is cool too, but this is something different if youve been to Orient already. If your hubby has a thing for planes, he will love Maho. The bigger planes start coming in after noon. IMO go at noon and start heading back at 2:30.

 

Have fun...we did. I have great pix, but I dont know how to post them on here sorry.

[brandylaw]

Thanks a lot golfer1966!

:D

 

That is great advice about the times.

Noon to 2:30 is what we will do! :)

 

I sure do appreciate your advice.

[The Big Booper]

Here is a link to the airplane landings / take-offs as provided by KAL, a specialist on the SXM ports of call board. You should go there to see many discussions on SXM

 

http://www.bywindkal.com/SXMJets.html

[brandylaw]

Thanks Big Booper! :D

 

I just saved that to my faves so I can refer to it during the year.

:D

[AlnzWife]

We went to Maho last year. Dh loves watching planes, so going there was for him. I even enjoyed it! Not the best beach, like someone said, but fun to watch especially the big planes come in so close overhead. I have read the big ones only come in on Tuesdays and Thursdays after noon. We were there on a Tuesday from about noon until 2:30 and saw, I think, two big planes come in along with a bunch of smaller ones.

 

Another option for getting there...Once in Philipsburg, walk to Back St. which is one block past Front St. (really...no joke!) :) You can catch a public bus to take you to Maho. We got on a bus to go to Marigot, it only cost us $1.50 a person. Walked around Marigot and shopped for a while, then caught another bus for Maho at $1:50 a person. Stayed at Maho and then took another bus back to the pier. The buses are vans, just like most of the taxis but they have a sign in the window that says, BUS. Ask before you get in if they will take you to Maho. We had such a good time on the buses talking to the locals and the bus driver acted as tour guide too! Someone else mentioned about the area being kind of congested. It is and I would suggest leaving around 2:30 also to get back to the ship. We got back in plenty of time, no problem! Have a great time! Worth the effort for DH!