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Six cruise ships in #173999
11/02/2018 08:27 AM
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An article in the Daily Herald says there will be six cruise ships in on November 14th and November 28th. We will definitely avoid Philipsburg on the 28th.

https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islan...al-call-of-largest-ship-open-high-season


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Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: candj] #174012
11/02/2018 08:40 AM
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I will be in on the Rivera on 12/6 and there will be 6 ships in. That is why I am arranging my own private. I am not looking forward to the crowd after I unboard.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: candj] #174031
11/02/2018 10:00 AM
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Can't imagine maho beach those days. It will be standing room only. Butt to butt.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: candj] #174049
11/02/2018 12:23 PM
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I'll hide out in Cupecoy that day.



Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: Pan] #174052
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No place is safe with 6 ships in. Traffic will be terrible with all the tour buses and one day car rentals.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: SXMScubaman] #174055
11/02/2018 12:52 PM
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I'll be staying in Cupecoy so I'll park my carcass there for the day. Restaurants are within walking distance so no out & about on the roads for us. Same for the following day as there are 5 ships in.



Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: candj] #174070
11/02/2018 05:04 PM
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Wise choice.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: SXMScubaman] #174299
11/05/2018 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SXMScubaman
No place is safe with 6 ships in. Traffic will be terrible with all the tour buses and one day car rentals.

Call me crazy but I love when six cruise ships are in port. I go to Philipsburg on purpose to absorb the energy and crowds. Maybe it is a New Yorker thing. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦β€πŸ‘¦πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦β€πŸ‘¦πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘¦β€πŸ‘¦

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: sxmmartini] #174300
11/05/2018 02:11 PM
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I like it when there are a few in port but 6 is over to top. Way to much energy.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: candj] #174301
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I get an outside table at Greenhouse restaurant and people watch. It is so entertaining.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: candj] #174327
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Very good business for our Island.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: candj] #174336
11/05/2018 07:15 PM
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Those were the days we used to go to Dreams; sadly that's not an option any longer. I'm thinking a pool day at La Vista Beach will be nice.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: GaKaye] #174337
11/05/2018 07:22 PM
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We will get situated under a yellow umbrella before the first one off the first boat can find a cab.

Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: candj] #174340
11/05/2018 08:02 PM
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November 28 will be the 2nd day of our trip and we'll be more than happy to spend it chilling in front of our villa at BSV. toast


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Re: Six cruise ships in [Re: Kennys] #174342
11/05/2018 08:52 PM
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Kenny, that is my thought as well.

It was from a cruise that discovered St Martin almost 30 years ago. With the exception of a couple of European cruises, I had not experience a cruise since until last year when Irma caused cancelling my trip to St Martin. Instead, I had to settle for a last minute Celebrity cruise, which I thoroughly enjoyed--especially the days at sea. I will be back to St Martin for hopefully a month retirement stay next year. But, this year I will be taking an Oceania cruise to St Martin. Unfortunately, it will be in December when 5 other ships are in.

I am excited about the day that I get to spend in what I call paradise. I have contacted Wilfred for a private tour, because there are specific places that I want to go, people that I want to meet with and things that I want to see. I trust him to be able to navigate the impending traffic and get us back to Philipsburg so that I can drop many more coins.

So, I say to everyone concerned that it is only a day and will infuse much needed money into the economy. I do get what you are saying,because I tend to avoid Philipsburg on ship day when staying on the island.


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