FJB Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 When will these cruiselines and ports learn that we, the passengers, do not care for overcrowded ports of call. Nassau is one of my least favorite cruise ports because of the 5 or 6 ships always there. Now Sint Maarten is hosting 6 ships at once! We have enjoyed this port in the past but looks like it’s days are numbered for us. https://www.cruisehive.com/caribbean-cruise-port-sets-single-day-passenger-and-crew-record/92724 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Sisters Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 @FJB Six is a great amount of ships at once. I would imagine the port has prepared accordingly so that guests still get their usual experience at Sint Maarten. When you visit, how many ships are usually present at the same instance? On a positive note, the area is certainly starting to recover from its past economic loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 10 hours ago, 3Sisters said: @FJB Six is a great amount of ships at once. I would imagine the port has prepared accordingly so that guests still get their usual experience at Sint Maarten. When you visit, how many ships are usually present at the same instance? On a positive note, the area is certainly starting to recover from its past economic loss. I think we’ve been there with as many as 5 ships in port, but no mega Oasis class ships among the 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 @FJB Oasis class ships are huge! I would say this class of ships holds double to triple the capacity of an average cruise ship. Do you think that Sint Maarten was prepared for the amount of guests it received? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Well at least Nassau is admitting it is failing cruise visitors with 20k+ passengers in port at once. I would rank Nassau in the bottom 20 just as this article indicates. https://www.cruisehive.com/port-official-says-nassau-has-failed-cruise-passengers/92926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 @FJB I agree. Nassau is not my favorite port of call. I appreciate the port's honestly, and hopefully this awareness instills a change. Nassau has the capability to truly impress its guests as a very conveniently located beach destination. I think Nassau could improve and recover to meet guest expectations again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 We have never booked an organized excursion In Nassau or done anything interesting there. Sint Maarten on the other hand is an interesting island, especially Maho beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 @FJBI agree Sint Maarten is a great spot. Tell me more about Maho beach! I haven't explored there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 27, 2023 Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 8 hours ago, Kendall James-Vargas said: @FJBI agree Sint Maarten is a great spot. Tell me more about Maho beach! I haven't explored there yet. It’s the beach at the end of the runway. You are blown into the water when planes take off and you can practically touch the planes as they fly over the beach when landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 @FJB That sounds so beautiful. Is this area easy to access by taxi from the port? I looked up photographs, and it is definitely a must see! I also found this article with other interesting beach spots. https://www.cruisehive.com/stunning-st-maarten-beaches-you-should-experience/26930 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 9:06 PM, Kendall James-Vargas said: @FJB That sounds so beautiful. Is this area easy to access by taxi from the port? I looked up photographs, and it is definitely a must see! I also found this article with other interesting beach spots. https://www.cruisehive.com/stunning-st-maarten-beaches-you-should-experience/26930 Easily accessible by taxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 @FJB Thanks for giving your feedback on Sint Maarten's Maho Beach. I always love hearing about personal experience. It's never the same when you don't follow seasoned advice. These are some great things to explore next time you travel to Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. https://www.cruisehive.com/things-to-do-in-philipsburg-st-maarten-during-a-cruise/24914 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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