aceparty Posted July 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Looking for opinions on the best beach on the island. Maho ? Orient ? any other? I read Orient got messed up from hurricane. I have been to Orient about 15 years ago. We are going in Jan 2019 so I would think it should be fine by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted July 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Looking for opinions on the best beach on the island. Maho ? Orient ? any other? I read Orient got messed up from hurricane. I have been to Orient about 15 years ago. We are going in Jan 2019 so I would think it should be fine by then. Maho is only the best Beach for plane spotting. If you are not interested in seeing the landings and take offs, choose another beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted July 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Mullet Bay near Maho is a very fine beach. We often just stop at Maho to see a plane, but spend most of the time at Mullet. Also Orient Club beach at Orient Bay is nice. If we don't feel like driving we just spend time at Great Bay near port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceparty Posted July 15, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Orient!!! (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 15, 2018 If we don't feel like driving we just spend time at Great Bay near port. Always a good option! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Mullet Bay near Maho is a very fine beach.We often just stop at Maho to see a plane, but spend most of the time at Mullet. Also Orient Club beach at Orient Bay is nice. If we don't feel like driving we just spend time at Great Bay near port. Always a good option! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceparty Posted July 16, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Orient!!! (y) When and where we went on Orient was the nudist area, We are fine with that, but my girlfriends sister will be with us. Might be weird. I did see that most of the area is European-style, clothing optional beachs in which topless would be ok . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted July 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 16, 2018 When and where we went on Orient was the nudist area, We are fine with that, but my girlfriends sister will be with us. Might be weird. I did see that most of the area is European-style, clothing optional beachs in which topless would be ok . Take a look at Karakter beach bar on Simpson Bay beach. I have seen toppless women sunbathing on their chairs but never walking around without their tops on. http://www.karakterbeach.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted July 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Orient Club at Orient Bay (if open) is clothing optional .. most people are nude though. Other parts of Orient Bay are topless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD Travel Adventures Posted July 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Here's a video of Orient Beach: Here's a video of Pinel Island, but you have to take a ferry to Pinel Island (It was $12pp round trip). Just ask a taxi to take you to the Pinel Island Ferry from the cruise terminal, but make sure you arrange for the taxi to pick you up at a specific time as there are not a lot of taxis around when you return. Give yourself plenty of time. The beach is very nice and there is a trail to walk around the island with snorkeling at an additional cost (not sure of price, though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdin Posted August 3, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Is it recommended to get to Maho early and spend the day there, or could I go to another beach for half a day and then visit Maho around noon. Maybe even find a spot to put a towel down in the sand. Basically, I see a couple of beach tours that offer 2 hours at Orient and 2 hours at Maho. Would be my first time at both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMH Posted August 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2018 The best time at Maho is in the early afternoon. That is when the big planes arrive and depart, although the numbers are significantly down from before the hurricane. You could easily combine another beach with Maho. I would recommend Mullet Bay, which is right next door. Also, when you do put your towel down, make sure you are not in the jet wash for any departing planes or your towel will end up in the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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