Park at Loterie Farm for a small fee (located at the base of the mountain) and hike up to the top, or take a drive or taxi to the end of the road. Maarten, and the surrounding islands of Anguilla, Saba, and St. While many have no problem with it, it is something you should know about if you would be uncomfortable in that setting.Īlso called Paradise Peak, this mountain offers stunning panoramic views of all of St. One told me that not one person on their tour wanted to get off the bus, so they just skipped it. I know several cruisers who stopped here not knowing that the beach was clothing optional. Orient Beach, located on the French side, is one of the most popular beaches on the island and was the #1 booked shore excursion on our last cruise. Maarten, you should probably know ahead of time about Orient Beach. Tour groups to this spot are often limited to 15, so you won’t be stuck among the crowds. The beautiful blue water is crystal clear and great for seeing an abundance of sea life.Ĭreole Rock has a reef that extends a mile offshore and the water is shallow and calm, excellent for snorkeling. The cruise lines and 3rd party shore excursions companies offer a variety of sailing and snorkeling excursions in St. They drive in the right hand side of the road so don’t be afraid to rent a car and explore the island on your own. You won’t even realize that you are entering the other country if you miss the sign since there is no physical border between the two countries. Taking an island tour is a great way to learn about the culture of both countries and learn how they have lived peaceably for almost 400 years. The cruise port is located on the Dutch side and is known as St. Maarten is that there are actually two countries on the island.
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