Shop owners told us the same thing about cruisers not buying. One owner said he gets more business from TS owners or hotel stayer and that places were not being renovated fast enough (that was last March 2018) for occupancy.

This trip we stopped a passing couple on the boardwalk and asked if they had seen more of the island than just the boardwalk. No, they hadn't. So we suggested renting a cab, quick tour around island, perhaps stop at another beach, shop in Marigot, try French cuisine. They said ship told them there was noting to see except the refurbished boardwalk since Irma.