Orient Beach

We learned the secret to getting out early – room service at 8am. This forces us to get up and not sleep in. We were ready and off the boat by 10am. That was a record for us. After a leisurely ride through the Dutch and French side of the island of St. Maarten, we arrived at Orient Beach. Although, the weather was a little cloudy and the water a little rough, we decided to stick it out. The sun eventually came out for a while and we soaked up every minute of it. Kakao Beach (the section of Orient Beach where we were) proved to be an eye full. Adjacent to our beach, there is a nudist beach where clothing is optional. WOW! What a sight!! After a beautiful lunch at the beach club, it was time to go shopping. The prices were definitely less expensive than the other islands. Since we didn’t have much time on the island, we quickly ran through town as we had to be back on the boat by 5pm. We wish we had more time there. We really liked the downtown area of Phillipsburg, St. Maarten. Now as we prepare for our last stop, we are saddened that the cruise is coming to an end. It has been a fabulous vacation!