We will be leaving for our Eastern Magic cruise in less than 2 weeks. I can hardly wait for November 2nd to arrive!
I have a few questions for the experienced Eastern itinerary cruisers.
Rather than doing any excursions, we and two other families we are travelling with are planning to go to the beach in St Thomas and St Maarten and hang out and then do some shopping. Can anyone confirm whether our beach choices are good ones or whether you would recommend something different?
St Thomas: Magens Bay
St Maarten: Orient Beach. We will have two boys in 1st grade and 3 girls in 4th grade- is there nude bathing at Orient Beach? If so, can anyone recommend any other beaches that are beautiful, yet appropriate for kids?
At any of the beaches, can chairs be rented?
Oops - one more question-- should we beach first and then shop or vice versa? I didn't know if there were benefits to one order over the other.
Lastly- how much should we expect to pay for cab fare? Is it per person or per cab? Should we expect to barter, or is it pretty standard? Also- I'm a little afraid of being left behind- if we ask the driver to come back to get us at a certain time, is there any reason to worry that we won't find a cab to take us back?
Thanks for your help and recommendations!
I have a few questions for the experienced Eastern itinerary cruisers.
Rather than doing any excursions, we and two other families we are travelling with are planning to go to the beach in St Thomas and St Maarten and hang out and then do some shopping. Can anyone confirm whether our beach choices are good ones or whether you would recommend something different?
St Thomas: Magens Bay
St Maarten: Orient Beach. We will have two boys in 1st grade and 3 girls in 4th grade- is there nude bathing at Orient Beach? If so, can anyone recommend any other beaches that are beautiful, yet appropriate for kids?
At any of the beaches, can chairs be rented?
Oops - one more question-- should we beach first and then shop or vice versa? I didn't know if there were benefits to one order over the other.
Lastly- how much should we expect to pay for cab fare? Is it per person or per cab? Should we expect to barter, or is it pretty standard? Also- I'm a little afraid of being left behind- if we ask the driver to come back to get us at a certain time, is there any reason to worry that we won't find a cab to take us back?
Thanks for your help and recommendations!