Another port and no organized excursion! We were familiar with the island and upon leaving the ship took a taxi to Grand Case, on the French side of the island. ( A bargain at $25/2 one way!)
We found a wonderful restaurant that offered a lounge chair and beach umbrella on and absolutely exquisite stretch of Grand Case beach, with the simple order of an iced tea!( and not a screaming child or ...
A day of shopping and relaxing on the beach in Philipsburg. This is a great port for shopping, always an expensive day for me! Lots to do within walking distance of the water taxi and the beach is beautiful. ...
Very nice island. If you don't want to go on an excursion take the boat shuttle 7.00 return and it will drop you off in town where there is a great beach. ...
Great beach a short walk from the dock. Chair rentals and 5 beers for $25. Much preferred to the $5 beer on board ship. Better than any of the pricey excursions. ...
Yea, love coming back here,it's great. A little water taxi takes you from the jetty to the town and here you find duty free in abundace, local t-shits, caps etc, lovely people and a great atmosphere. You can take a ten minute bus ride to the french side with a market and go up the tower for a great panoramic view over the island, or stay on the beach and have 5 beers, 2 loungers and an umbrella ...
