CAMAM Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 We are cruising on Symphony of the Seas in May and have never been to St Maarten. Looking for just a beach day (all adults traveling). Mullet Bay, Simpson Bay (buccaneer Beach) or Kim Sha Beach (I didn't include Orient Beach because recent reviews seem to say its still recovering from hurricane). Thanks in advance. Mullet Bay is an afternoon excursion so wondering if it will be crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globally Crafted Travel Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 6 hours ago, CAMAM said: We are cruising on Symphony of the Seas in May and have never been to St Maarten. Looking for just a beach day (all adults traveling). Mullet Bay, Simpson Bay (buccaneer Beach) or Kim Sha Beach (I didn't include Orient Beach because recent reviews seem to say its still recovering from hurricane). Thanks in advance. Mullet Bay is an afternoon excursion so wondering if it will be crowded. Are you wanting to do the excursion through the ship or on your own? I would HIGHLY recommend grabbing chairs at Rainbow Cafe in Grand Case. Take a taxi from cruise port, Rainbow will order you a taxi to return. It is about 20-30 min ride. Leave some extra time on return as there can sometimes be traffic. Orient beach is ok since hurricane, but it is usually windy therefore not my favorite. We just returned from our 5th time to Grand Case and love it more every time we go. CAMAM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 We were at Orient Beach in November and there are several beach clubs that are fully open. The Beach is in great shape and it is as pretty as ever. Kontiki Beach SXM - Home | Facebook CAMAM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMAM Posted March 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 3/12/2022 at 5:46 PM, Globally Crafted Travel said: Are you wanting to do the excursion through the ship or on your own? I would HIGHLY recommend grabbing chairs at Rainbow Cafe in Grand Case. Take a taxi from cruise port, Rainbow will order you a taxi to return. It is about 20-30 min ride. Leave some extra time on return as there can sometimes be traffic. Orient beach is ok since hurricane, but it is usually windy therefore not my favorite. We just returned from our 5th time to Grand Case and love it more every time we go. We usually like to do a ship excursions, so I don't have to worry about getting back to the ship on time! Thanks for the suggestion, we'll definitely look into it! So Orient beach is not a great swimming beach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMAM Posted March 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 Thank you so much for your reply! You really like Orient Beach? Some recent reviews thought it was still not back to normal after the hurricane. I appreciate your feedback!!! I have a husband and 2 college aged sons who need a good beach to play in the water (they don't like to lay on the beach). Any snorkeling there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Not really a beach excursion but we did Captain Bob's 6 hour boat ride around the island. 3 different snorkeling spots, lunch break at a beautiful beach, and watched the airplanes fly directly over our heads about 100 yards from Maho Beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimo2u Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 My worry would be getting back to the ship ontime. My boys are adults and hubby want to see the planes at mahalo beach. Did you Enjoy this 6 hr excursion? Was lunch included? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Just take a 10-15 minute walk (or the water taxi) to Great Bay beach. Rent a couple of loungers & umbrellas & chill out. You can see the ship from the beach! Had a great time, restaurant sent menus & delivered lunch, shopping right behind you. And you don’t have to pay for an excursion! It cost us, with tip, $122 for 4 loungers, 2 umbrellas, 10 waters/cans of soda, delicious lunch, for 4 people. Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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