CrimsonCruiser Posted July 12, 2023 Report Share Posted July 12, 2023 Hello again! I come seeking more recommendations. This time for easy to get to, not too expensive beaches in St. Maarten (that's not Maho) and St. Thomas. Bonus points if they have good snorkeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted July 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 I did some googling and now would like to ask...does anyone have any comments on Great Bay or Little Bay beach in St. Maarten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 hours ago, CrimsonCruiser said: I did some googling and now would like to ask...does anyone have any comments on Great Bay or Little Bay beach in St. Maarten? Great Bay is walkable from the port (about 10-15 mins) or accessible from the water taxi (about $7/person for the daily wristband or $4 each way). The water taxi dock is basically smack in the center of Great Bay Beach. Take a right from the dock and there are lots of places that will sell you chairs and umbrellas. Holland House is that way as well and they usually have a chair/umbrella/drink deal. The beach/water isn't really pretty but it's a great photo op of the cruise ship and usually no waves. If you go left from the water taxi dock it's less crowded and that's where the sports rentals will be (jet skis, banana boats, etc). Another plus is Front Street is one block up from the beach front. Front Street is where the shopping is. I have not been to Little Bay so no comments there. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 Well Crimson, hate to tell you....but there is no escargo offered on any of the beaches on the islands you mentioned! CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki007 Posted July 21, 2023 Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 we always go to little bay in St Maarten. Super quiet, water is crystal clear, the Divi property there rents chairs and has a nice restaurant/bar. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingofthebeach Posted July 22, 2023 Report Share Posted July 22, 2023 The easiest low key beach on St Maarten with a casual beach bar and free umbrellas/chairs is Karacter Bar on Simpson bay. Runs parallel alongside the airport so it can be loud however you can enjoy the planes without the crazy crowds of Maho Beach (found at the end of the runway but overrun with tourists). Taxis are cheap and most will plan a time with you to come back and pick up! CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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