Orient Bay from the St. Maarten cruise port

Beach25-35 minutes by taxi3-4 hours on the sandFits a typical call

The island's most popular beach on the French east coast, with beach clubs, water sports and a clothing-optional section at the south end.

Getting there from the ship

From
Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility
Travel time
25-35 minutes by taxi · 19 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Maarten taxi fares.
Cost
Beach free; taxi $30-45 each way for 1-2 people (2022 tariff); loungers extra (price not confirmed).
Time to allow
3-4 hours on the sand

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h at Orient Bay, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours on the sand), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:55 am · At Orient Bay
    25-35 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility.
  3. 3
    2:55 pm · Leave Orient Bay by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for St. Maarten; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Ask your driver to wait or agree a pick-up time; a 25-35 minute return leaves little slack on a 17:00 sailing if you stay late.

St. Maarten cruise port: Orient Bay FAQ

How far is Orient Bay from the St. Maarten cruise port?

From Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility it is 25-35 minutes by taxi, about 19 km.

How much does it cost to visit Orient Bay?

Beach free; taxi $30-45 each way for 1-2 people (2022 tariff); loungers extra (price not confirmed).

How much time do you need at Orient Bay?

Allow 3-4 hours on the sand. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h at Orient Bay, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours on the sand), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Orient Bay on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 25-35 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility. Ask your driver to wait or agree a pick-up time; a 25-35 minute return leaves little slack on a 17:00 sailing if you stay late.

Tours that go to Orient Bay

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Orient Bay

All 12 places
  • Pinel Island · Beach · 25-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.3 km from Orient Bay
  • Loterie Farm · Nature · 30-35 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.1 km from Orient Bay
  • Grand Case · Food & drink · 30-45 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.5 km from Orient Bay
  • Marigot · Town & walking · 25-40 minutes by taxi from the pier · 6.6 km from Orient Bay