Just saw this thread……while our many prior visits to SXM have all been timeshare at SBBR, OBBR, Maho, this November our Windstar cruise will include SXM for 2 days and 1 night. While reviewing possible options for our time, today I saw a VIATOR tour advertised for a BEACH DAY at DIVI RESORT From $40 up (not transportation). Description reads:

“ During your beach day at Divi Little Bay Resort, rest assured that all amenities are available to you. In addition to a private white sand beach, your day pass grants you access to restaurants and cafes, shops, bathrooms, and unlimited use of snorkeling equipment. With chairs and umbrellas included, a visit to Divi Little Bay is a popular choice for families.”
……. Ask the cab driver to take a left at the security gate and drop you at the watersports roundabout Friendly Aqua Mania staff will organise your chairs and umbrellas and plan the rest of your day's activities. Relax and enjoy your day at Divi.”

I am not sure what the going rate is for 2 chairs and a shared umbrella at Orient vendors, $25-30pp. Divi / Aqua Mania has a premium added pp but more facilities, eg pool and closer proximity to cruise passengers. While our ship only has about 300 pax any experience will be quite different if any big ships in (Nov 8 , 9) Time to check the cruise calendar for that info.