Hi all,
Friar's bay is indeed a very pretty place to spend a day, even though i would say there is more of that type of beaches, like Simpson Bay beach or Kim Sha Beach closerby from the port - be it slightly busier. The 30-40 min. drive itself to either can be well combined with spotting airplanes landing at Maho Beach .
Natural pool can almost be walked from the cruise port, that one is a lot closer.