EmilyJay Posted June 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Hi, I'm sure this may have been asked before, we are going to St Maarten for the first time and are looking at excursions to Maho beach. I've found one on http://www.cruisingexcursions.com (Is this a ligit site?), however we are wondering if 4.5hrs at Maho beach it too long and if there is anything else around that area preferably in walking distance. I keep seeing trips for Orient Beach & Maho which gives 2hrs at each beach. This is an option for us too, but I'm desperate to see the KLM flight come in and the combined trips go to Maho last which miss the KLM flight. Thanks for any help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted June 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi, I'm sure this may have been asked before, we are going to St Maarten for the first time and are looking at excursions to Maho beach. I've found one on http://www.cruisingexcursions.com (Is this a ligit site?), however we are wondering if 4.5hrs at Maho beach it too long and if there is anything else around that area preferably in walking distance. I keep seeing trips for Orient Beach & Maho which gives 2hrs at each beach. This is an option for us too, but I'm desperate to see the KLM flight come in and the combined trips go to Maho last which miss the KLM flight. Thanks for any help!! You can walk to Mullet beach in about 15 -20 minutes. The Maho entertainment area has restaurants and a casino and shops and is a few minute walk from Maho beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted June 21, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The beach at Maho is horrid. If you must see the low flying planes, find something else to do afterwards. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJay Posted June 21, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The beach at Maho is horrid. If you must see the low flying planes, find something else to do afterwards. ;) Haha thanks! To be honest I didn't think it was the best beach. We've now changed our minds and will use water taxi/ bus to get there so that we can leave whenever we like instead of being stuck there for 4.5hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted June 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Haha thanks! To be honest I didn't think it was the best beach. We've now changed our minds and will use water taxi/ bus to get there so that we can leave whenever we like instead of being stuck there for 4.5hrs. You can bus or land taxi to Maho but not water taxi. Sometimes it is a nice beach but most of the times its just a place to enjoy a dip and watch the planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawgtuf Posted June 22, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Does anyone know when the KLM flies in/out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler279 Posted June 22, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) My friend Google suggests 10:55 am local time. You can check KLM arrival times at SXM - the code for the airport there. The 10:55 flight is from Amsterdam ( AMS - SXM) so it will be the big plane. It looks like departure is at 4:05 PM. Edited June 22, 2016 by traveler279 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted June 22, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 22, 2016 My friend Google suggests 10:55 am local time. You can check KLM arrival times at SXM - the code for the airport there. The 10:55 flight is from Amsterdam ( AMS - SXM) so it will be the big plane. It looks like departure is at 4:05 PM. What days? Usually one weekday and one weekend day in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler279 Posted June 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I'm seeing Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyJay Posted June 22, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted June 22, 2016 You can bus or land taxi to Maho but not water taxi. Sometimes it is a nice beach but most of the times its just a place to enjoy a dip and watch the planes. I mean water taxi to Philipsburg and then bus to Maho Beach. (Sorry, I didn't make myself clear at all after reading it back!) KLM lands at 10:55am approx (St Maarten time) Ohh no!! I have a feeling that we're in St Maarten on a Wednesday which means we'll miss the KLM- now that bug*ers it all up haha!! Are there any other big planes that land there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted June 22, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I mean water taxi to Philipsburg and then bus to Maho Beach. (Sorry, I didn't make myself clear at all after reading it back!) KLM lands at 10:55am approx (St Maarten time) Ohh no!! I have a feeling that we're in St Maarten on a Wednesday which means we'll miss the KLM- now that bug*ers it all up haha!! Are there any other big planes that land there? I don't think anything like the KLM 747, but Jet Blue, Delta, American and others have daily flights from the US - which are not little inter-island puddle jumpers. Check SXM Arrivals on line to get a feel for flights/times arriving on particular days of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted June 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 23, 2016 This past Sunday, KLM 747 was in and out early, departing at 12:05 (noon). gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted June 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I mean water taxi to Philipsburg and then bus to Maho Beach. (Sorry, I didn't make myself clear at all after reading it back!) KLM lands at 10:55am approx (St Maarten time) Ohh no!! I have a feeling that we're in St Maarten on a Wednesday which means we'll miss the KLM- now that bug*ers it all up haha!! Are there any other big planes that land there? Why not just take a taxi from the cruise port??? Saves some time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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