by aquafiend
The Ferry purposefully dropped us at the far pier down in the poor section of town away from shopping to make us shop the local shops first. For those with walking problems, it was horrible as it was over a mile to the regular shopping area on foot in 85 degree temperatures, no shade--full sun. They dont tell you they are doing this, they trick you and you pay the water taxi in the process. So we technically paid them to trick us into having to walk a mile and a half to get back to civilization. Shopping is same stores as in all the other ports. One gross thing is that the water taxis drop passengers at the pier that is between the "pristine" beaches. I should mention that the back of the water taxis let off this black sludge from the exhaust that goes into the water and the pier is smack between groups of people. The pier is actually ON the beach. It is so disgusting. You could not pay me to swim in that water.
Visited: Dec 08, 2018
by cwoollard
Did the RCCL Maho beach excursion. Miserable. Absolutely packed, very little space at bar/restaurant. Food and drink expensive, not worth it. Bathrooms ABSOLUTELY DEPLORABLE!!! Never again. Rest of island still recovering from hurricane 18 months ago. Shop at the pier. It's cleaner and just as many choices as in town.
Visited: Apr 28, 2019
by nmb926
Friendly locals!
Visited: Aug 27, 2016
by Shark71
This was our best island. We saw the dutch and french side. Our excursion was amazing! Would love to go here for a week's vacation.
Visited: Apr 19, 2015
by meganduggxn
Absolute favourite port! Loved the ocean and boat ride to the beach! Also loved swimming and collecting shells in the ocean! I would for sure recommend going, you won't regret it!
by cjournigan9
Beautiful water; many beach options
Visited: May 23, 2015
by marvinlee83
Rented a car and did my own thing at my own pace.
Visited: Jan 05, 2020
by Sherri0789
Do beach excursions
Visited: Jan 19, 2019
by LaurenTurtle
the beaches were beautiful, take a water taxi to them.
Visited: Nov 24, 2019
by valcin
St. Maarten is beautiful. We took the "Sights, shopping, and sand" excursion, and it was great!
Visited: Nov 30, 2019
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