Great Bay - The Capital's Beach
Stretching for two miles in front of the Dutch side capital, Philipsburg, a myriad of cruise ships sail into her harbor daily. The thousands of cruise ship visitors that line Great Beach every day can keep an eye on their floating hotel, and shopping in Philipsburg is always close at hand.
The beach bars offer lounge chairs and umbrellas, restrooms and showers. You will find great combination deals where an ice bucket of 10 cold beer is thrown in if you take chairs. Great Bay Beach is broad and well-kept, the seawater clean and refreshing. If you visit the island only for a few hours and like to relax in the sun, with a bit of shopping, staying right in town is perfectly fine.
Practical Information
📍 Great Bay Beach is the beach of Philipsburg
🚗 Right in the capital
🚶 St Maarten's major shopping zone is right accross the beach
👙 Textile
🍽️ Almost unlimited
🅿️ A problem: central parking is always full, more parking 10 walking minutes at government buildings on Pond Fill
🏪 Almost unlimited. For upscale experience, go to the Ocean Lounge at the Holland House for superior chairs and full service
🕐 You can watch your cruise ship from the beach
