by shk8450
I didn't feel I could write the visit was poor, so settled for OK. Again I'd pre-booked a tour here (this time through RCL/the ship) and luckily hadn't gone for an expensive one as I'd have felt even more disappointed. I had an image of St. Maarten/Martin in my mind over the years and unfortunately it didn't live up to it. My friend and I had booked a morning tour, which we found out the evening before had been changed to the afternoon, thus giving us a shorter tour. So we went shopping in Philipsburg in the morning (again I can't stand the people outside the shops 'assaulting' you) and after lunch on board we joined the tour in the afternoon. It began with being driven around Philipsburg (which historically is interesting) and then driving in to the French half of the island. We only had half an hour there, which was only enough to either shop in the flea market where we were dropped off, or go to have a cold drink and snack somewhere. More time is needed there. Back in the van we crossed back in to the Dutch side and were taken to an indoor Carousel and gelato place. Whilst this was fun, and the gelato delicious, this isn't what I call touring. After this, a drive back through the island's 'rush hour' and we were back at the ship. There is still evidence of hurricane damage and rebuilding, which I hope can be completed soon for the sake of tourism.
Visited: Mar 30, 2018
by JimW9
Best stop on the Cruise. convenient docking with water taxi to Philipsburg beach & shopping. Great beach, we rented Jet ski's and had a blast
Visited: Nov 05, 2007
by jbell2424
We did a horseback riding excursion and it was wonderful.
Visited: Dec 01, 2018
by lmlandron
Wish there was more to do at night since we stayed there late.
Visited: Apr 23, 2016
by ep404
hurricane kind of messy leftovers and road constructions delay
Visited: Mar 31, 2018
by krkramer
This is the fifth after cruise survey and I am sick of them.
Visited: Mar 17, 2018
by cmmb86
Maho Beach is a must!
Visited: Jan 01, 2017
by ladybyrd
Nice to see the Dutch & French parts of the island. This was one of my favs.
Visited: Dec 19, 2014
by linbil12
This is a great shopping destination. A few years ago, I bought an Omega watch there and found the same watch in my town for $700 more.
Visited: Apr 17, 2015
by nasseri
Orient beach is overstep and far from the town.Go to Mahi beach or mullet beach.
Visited: Sep 03, 2016
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