granlea Posted January 12, 2010 #126 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I think it depends on your son. My understanding is that it is more topless than nude. I will be on a Princess cruise in April with my 12 (boy) & 10 year old, and plan to stop at Orient beach. They have visited the south of France before, and so have been to topless beaches. It wasn't a big deal for him. If you go, I would suggest that you give him a heads up first. Or tell him and see what his reaction is. That might help you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahornb Posted January 12, 2010 #127 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I think it depends on your son. My understanding is that it is more topless than nude. I will be on a Princess cruise in April with my 12 (boy) & 10 year old, and plan to stop at Orient beach. They have visited the south of France before, and so have been to topless beaches. It wasn't a big deal for him. If you go, I would suggest that you give him a heads up first. Or tell him and see what his reaction is. That might help you decide. Now giving him a heads up and then seeing his reaction is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkat9438 Posted January 13, 2010 #128 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bernard will drop you off at Pedro's which is at the end of the beach closest to Club Orient, which is clothing optional. There is a rock barrier dividing the beach and they "nude" folks do not cross this line. On the other side you might see a topless girl or two, but I think we only saw one in passing. The other side, really you wouldn't want to see them without their clothes on anyway, mostly older folks. We found it kind of funny. It is not offensive in any way. You can always walk further down the beach to an area not so close if it bothers you, but Pedro's offers two lounge chairs, an umbrella and two drinks for $15 which is a good price and he has good food too. We really didn't pay attention to the other folks because we were enjoying the beautiful beach so much. I will post a couple of pictures for you. By the way, you are likely to see topless women anywhere on the island. At Maho beach there is a sign that says free drinks for topless women, but we didn't see any. Just so you know that on this island anything is possible. Maho Beach: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahornb Posted January 13, 2010 #129 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bernard will drop you off at Pedro's which is at the end of the beach closest to Club Orient, which is clothing optional. There is a rock barrier dividing the beach and they "nude" folks do not cross this line. On the other side you might see a topless girl or two, but I think we only saw one in passing. The other side, really you wouldn't want to see them without their clothes on anyway, mostly older folks. We found it kind of funny. It is not offensive in any way. You can always walk further down the beach to an area not so close if it bothers you, but Pedro's offers two lounge chairs, an umbrella and two drinks for $15 which is a good price and he has good food too. We really didn't pay attention to the other folks because we were enjoying the beautiful beach so much. I will post a couple of pictures for you. By the way, you are likely to see topless women anywhere on the island. At Maho beach there is a sign that says free drinks for topless women, but we didn't see any. Just so you know that on this island anything is possible. Maho Beach: Cool! Thanks Kathy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLEE1 Posted January 13, 2010 #130 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I will be on the oasis 01/27 and have emailed bernard two days ago and filled out the tour request on line yesterday how long does it usually take to hear from him?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryL31 Posted January 14, 2010 #131 Share Posted January 14, 2010 We just did this tour 6 days ago...kitkat's description is very accurate. We had my 17 year old daughter and 15 year old son...topless women were rare, but we DID see a few. The only one worth looking at wound up throwing her top back on as her boyfriend stood in front of her...I have a feeling she was not happy being so near my son, versus an adult male. The fun thing to see was the little old man wearing a speedo almost up to his armpits! We ate lunch at Sunset Bar, on Maho Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad973 Posted January 14, 2010 #132 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Will be on Oasis in St Martin 4/28 and sent an e-mail resv to Bernard on Tuesday 1/12..... got a confirmation this morning. All set and really looking forward to his tour.:D Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willbcruisin Posted January 14, 2010 #133 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Bernards tour is EXCELLENT! We will be touring with him for our 2nd time in April! Glad he replied to you........he takes care of everything himself and the busy season is starting! Which may I add is great for the Islands as our economy effects their economy! Enjoy your tour!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funsunner Posted January 15, 2010 #134 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Does Bernard do a clockwise or counter clockwise tour around the island, and what is the order Orient, Marigot, Maho, Phillipsburg? Are drinks and snacks provided. What time does the tour start? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad973 Posted January 15, 2010 #135 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Check out this info re his tours and what they include... http://www.bernardstours.com/interest.htm I do know he has rum punch:eek:, sodas and water on his van Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahornb Posted January 15, 2010 #136 Share Posted January 15, 2010 We just did this tour 6 days ago...kitkat's description is very accurate. We had my 17 year old daughter and 15 year old son...topless women were rare, but we DID see a few. The only one worth looking at wound up throwing her top back on as her boyfriend stood in front of her...I have a feeling she was not happy being so near my son, versus an adult male. The fun thing to see was the little old man wearing a speedo almost up to his armpits! We ate lunch at Sunset Bar, on Maho Beach. Did your Teenagers enjoy the tour? Did they get board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupertfrog Posted January 16, 2010 #137 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Anyone from the AOS departing San Juan on 3/14/10 taking a Bernard's tour of St Maarten or interested in doing a private tour with Bernard or another provider from Speks taxi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryL31 Posted January 16, 2010 #138 Share Posted January 16, 2010 ahornb- my kids had a blast! We started with a stop at Rima's (great deals for souveniers) in Philipsburg...then went counterclockwise to Orient Beach, with a stop on the way by The Sea Urchin Man (he literally cleans a sea urchin and gives you live ones to hold). Of cours, he has a bucket out for donations. Orient Beach was lovely...we got a kick out of the bar with all the NJ road signs, as that's the area of NJ we live in...the kids did jet skis for $45 for 30 minutes...it seemed pretty safe. Bernard had given us a choice of hitting another beach (I think...was busy in a conversation with someone) or going to Maho Beach. The bus voted for Maho Beach...we had lunch at Sunset Bar, and saw some plane come in, but they were not the huge planes we were hoping for. Still, we all had a great time...watch out for the Rum Punch...it is NOT like the Rum Punch we are used to in The Bahamas...this stuff is drank from smaller cups, and is quite potent...it's pretty strong at first, but then goes down...smooth!!! Junior was our driver. I definately recommend this tour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willbcruisin Posted January 17, 2010 #139 Share Posted January 17, 2010 The kids will love it!! No way should they get bored! Bernard has beverages as mentioned. Water, soda, beer and the "punch:eek:;) Snacks are not provided. We also ate at Sunset Bar. Reasonable and very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahornb Posted January 17, 2010 #140 Share Posted January 17, 2010 ahornb- my kids had a blast! We started with a stop at Rima's (great deals for souveniers) in Philipsburg...then went counterclockwise to Orient Beach, with a stop on the way by The Sea Urchin Man (he literally cleans a sea urchin and gives you live ones to hold). Of cours, he has a bucket out for donations. Orient Beach was lovely...we got a kick out of the bar with all the NJ road signs, as that's the area of NJ we live in...the kids did jet skis for $45 for 30 minutes...it seemed pretty safe. Bernard had given us a choice of hitting another beach (I think...was busy in a conversation with someone) or going to Maho Beach. The bus voted for Maho Beach...we had lunch at Sunset Bar, and saw some plane come in, but they were not the huge planes we were hoping for. Still, we all had a great time...watch out for the Rum Punch...it is NOT like the Rum Punch we are used to in The Bahamas...this stuff is drank from smaller cups, and is quite potent...it's pretty strong at first, but then goes down...smooth!!! Junior was our driver. I definately recommend this tour! Thanks Mary! We have booked a private tour for our sailing in March! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikkycat Posted January 20, 2010 #141 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Bernard will drop you off at Pedro's which is at the end of the beach closest to Club Orient, which is clothing optional. There is a rock barrier dividing the beach and they "nude" folks do not cross this line. On the other side you might see a topless girl or two, but I think we only saw one in passing. We did see a couple of men, probably in their 50s or 60s, fully nude, right near the drop off point. Bernard mentioned that they are there almost every day. One of them was seated at the shack nearest the parking area, clearly not on the side of the wall/sign marking the nudist beach. So it IS possible to view full nudity at Orient. They do cross the "line" that kitkat mentioned. Before we made the turn down the dirt road leading to Orient, Bernard did give our van an option to go to a different beach where there would be no full nudity - there is always the possibility of topless on this island no matter which beach you go to. I believe the other option was Galleon beach, but it's been a year so my memory may not be correct. But if full nudity is a concern, definitely mention it to Bernard and he can offer you a different beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupertfrog Posted January 20, 2010 #142 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Is anyone from the AOS departing on 3/14/10 doing a Bernard's Tour? We are thinking about booking it would like to meet others from our ship as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad973 Posted January 22, 2010 #143 Share Posted January 22, 2010 rupertfrog...you might get better responses if you posted your question on your sailing roll call...that's how I hooked up with someone to share a tour in St Martin... roll calls are very informative! Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupertfrog Posted January 22, 2010 #144 Share Posted January 22, 2010 rupertfrog...you might get better responses if you posted your question on your sailing roll call...that's how I hooked up with someone to share a tour in St Martin... roll calls are very informative!Barbara Thanks Barbara -- I posted it in both places in case someone sailing with me wasn't on the RollCall or was only checking the Ports of Call for ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoGirl Posted January 28, 2010 #145 Share Posted January 28, 2010 We are going to St. Maarten in May on the Oasis of the Seas. I emailed Bernard about his private tours and he stated a 7 hour tour for 6 people would be $350 and he would take us pretty much wherever we wanted to go. That's only around $58 a person which I thought was great especially since I saw an excursion on RCCL website for a 3 hour sightseeing/city tour for $84 a person. Since it seems like everyone who has been on his tours has highly praised him and his staff, I feel great about booking with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highcard Posted January 30, 2010 #146 Share Posted January 30, 2010 We just booked a private tour for July. Its going to be $450.00 for 10 of us from 9-3. This includes soda, water, beer, and rum punch. Has anyone gone to the butterfly farm? We wondered if we should go in St.Martin or wait until we are in St.Thomas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoGirl Posted February 1, 2010 #147 Share Posted February 1, 2010 We just booked a private tour for July. Its going to be $450.00 for 10 of us from 9-3. This includes soda, water, beer, and rum punch. Has anyone gone to the butterfly farm? We wondered if we should go in St.Martin or wait until we are in St.Thomas? Do you need to put down a deposit when you booked? I have heard some people say they had to put down 10% but others said they didn't have to put down anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka101 Posted February 2, 2010 #148 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Can someone help me out? I was searching for Bernard's website (using google) and more than one can up. I check the contact info and got two different emails. No phone numbers on either page to compare. Once was listed as http://bernardstours.shoreadventures.net/ and the other http://www.bernardstours.com/ I want to make sure I am contacting one everyone is speaking of and he is legit! Would someone please verify the "real" Bernard, unless it is just I who is not sure. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Laura Posted February 2, 2010 #149 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Can someone help me out? I was searching for Bernard's website (using google) and more than one can up. I check the contact info and got two different emails. No phone numbers on either page to compare. Once was listed as http://bernardstours.shoreadventures.net/ and the other http://www.bernardstours.com/ I want to make sure I am contacting one everyone is speaking of and he is legit! Would someone please verify the "real" Bernard, unless it is just I who is not sure. Thanks in advance I would e-mail him at bernard1332002@yahoo.com Website:http://www.bernardstours.com Have fun in St Martin. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willbcruisin Posted February 3, 2010 #150 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I would e-mail him at bernard1332002@yahoo.comWebsite:www.bernardstours.com Have fun in St Martin. Laura Ditto......... What Arizona Laura has posted is correct. I "think" Bernard also was accepting bookings through Shoreadventures but if you would like to book direct with Bernard use the links Laura posted! We are counting to our second tour with Bernard in April........Our whole group is very excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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