Okauchee

We are a group of five from Wisconsin who cruised in April on Grandeur of the Seas. We looked for an organized tour as there were SEVEN ships in port in Saint Maarten that day. Capt. Bob was highly recommended here on cruise critic and trip advisor. I received quick replies to my email and reservations. I received specific instructions on where to meet, a short walk from the cruise dock. Organization from start to finish. There were several boats going out that day. Our boat had ten people aboard. THIS IS A FIVE STAR TOUR. :cool: We all had a great day on the water-snorkeling stops (you can just swim with noodles or stay on the boat if you wish), touring this beautiful island from the water is the best. Our captain was knowledgeable and very capable of managing the boat safely. Lunch at a beachside restaurant was very nice to walk around and food was great. Get a guava colada. Watching the plane land over our head was just awesome. Do not delay to book this trip in your travels to St. Maarten, they are very popular and book fast. Highly recommended, one of the best tours in the Caribbean!

We have been using Ballerina Jewelers for YEARS. Downtown St. Thomas. Next to Mr. Tablecloth. Family business. Have locations in St. Thomas and St. Maarten. I prefer the St. Thomas location. Top notch service. Lots of inventory and custom designs. You can design your own.

Took some heirloom jewelry there last year and they did a fabulous job reconstructing and updating my jewelry that was about 80 years old. We have spent thousands there over the years, never disappointed with price or quality of their jewelry. It is much cheaper in the Caribbean if you compare apples to apples. Kathy and Doug