Great Bay Beach

We are going on the Disney Fantasy and want to visit Great Bay Beach. We would prefer to stay close to the ship. So do you have to rent chairs, or is there a place where you do not have to pay for beach chairs?

Thanks

We love going to Great Bay Beach - while it is not "beautiful" we always have a great day there. The beach and water are clean and so much to do right behind the beach. There are picnic tables up on the walkway - they may be associated with the multitude of bars & cafe's......but I know we have taken a seat there waiting for others. You could also just put your towels down on the sand - The beach chairs & umbrella rentals are such a bargain - $20 for the day - two chairs, umbrella, and a bucket of beers.....and the guy will keep bringing beer or beverages ( low cost ) as long as you want. We prefer to walk down a little - but the beach & sand is right there when you get off the water taxi dock. Great shopping, small casinos, and many cute bars & cafes right behind the beach. We now go to Great Bay every visit ( we have been to St. Maarten many times - so it is a good choice for our family - or just my DH & I.:D

Awesome. Thank you.:)

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We are going on the Disney Fantasy and want to visit Great Bay Beach. We would prefer to stay close to the ship. So do you have to rent chairs, or is there a place where you do not have to pay for beach chairs?

 

Thanks

Little Bay is a 10 minute taxi ride from the port and consistently passes the water quality tests that the Nature Foundation does. Great Bay almost always fails. The water may look clean but the tests have shown otherwise.

I was at Great Bay in January and just used a beach towel. The most open area was at the 2nd ferry pier right in front of the Chocolate factory.:) Food and drink very reasonable.

A chocolate factory, my wife will love it.

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We love going to Great Bay Beach - while it is not "beautiful" we always have a great day there. The beach and water are clean and so much to do right behind the beach. There are picnic tables up on the walkway - they may be associated with the multitude of bars & cafe's......but I know we have taken a seat there waiting for others. You could also just put your towels down on the sand - The beach chairs & umbrella rentals are such a bargain - $20 for the day - two chairs, umbrella, and a bucket of beers.....and the guy will keep bringing beer or beverages ( low cost ) as long as you want. We prefer to walk down a little - but the beach & sand is right there when you get off the water taxi dock. Great shopping, small casinos, and many cute bars & cafes right behind the beach. We now go to Great Bay every visit ( we have been to St. Maarten many times - so it is a good choice for our family - or just my DH & I.:D

this does sound great we'll be on the Getaway in st martin on 2/24, looking for a close by beach/rsts & maybe some shops.

you mentioned a water taxi, where do you get one of those & do you know if they accommodate elec scooters? thank you for any feedback you can offer

thank you

Little Bay is a 10 minute taxi ride from the port and consistently passes the water quality tests that the Nature Foundation does. Great Bay almost always fails. The water may look clean but the tests have shown otherwise.

You mentioned Little Bay, would you recommend it for 3 (myself, my hubs & son) who just want to lay on a beach with lounges & umbrellas, grab some lunch & maybe shop a bit?

I have an electric scooter, do you know if there are any accessible water taxis or regular taxis?

thanks , id appreciate any feedback

ellen

this does sound great we'll be on the Getaway in st martin on 2/24, looking for a close by beach/rsts & maybe some shops.

 

you mentioned a water taxi, where do you get one of those & do you know if they accommodate elec scooters? thank you for any feedback you can offer

thank you

I will see if I can find out about scooters when I go into the office today. As you leave your ship - follow the walkway and go left. There are signs pointing to the water taxi area - very close and convenient to where you disembark your ship. I will make some calls at work and find out the answer about scooters.:D

this does sound great we'll be on the Getaway in st martin on 2/24, looking for a close by beach/rsts & maybe some shops.

 

you mentioned a water taxi, where do you get one of those & do you know if they accommodate elec scooters? thank you for any feedback you can offer

thank you

I believe not, just follow the sidewalk to Great Bay Beach and you will have access to the beach, shops and restaurants. Its just a 17 minute walk from the end of the pier, 8 minutes for you. :D