Duration
5:00 Hours
Activity Level
Low
Experience Details*
Head to the heart of French St Maarten for a day out like no other, in chic Orient Bay.
Whether you want to chill out at the beach, pump up the adrenaline, or tuck into fantastic French cuisine, Orient Beach offers you the complete experience. The beaches are simply idyllic and great for topping up your tan. Fancy hitting the waves? There are more watersports than you can possibly think of. While away from the seafront you’ll find a delectable range of eateries, and enough shops and boutiques to satisfy even the fussiest of shoppers. In Orient Bay, your possibilities are endless.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day tour
Activity: Low level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why Book? Spend the day in the Saint-Tropez of the Caribbean.
Itinerary*
Port to Orient bay Beach > Beach time at Orient Bay Beach
What's included*
Independent exploration
Photo opportunities
Essential information
This is a bus transfer only. Beach chairs and umbrellas are not included. Orient Bay Beach is located on the east side of the Atlantic Ocean. Due to this the prevailing wind can affect the sea conditions. Guests must exercise caution when entering the water and monitor conditions. There are no lifeguards on duty. Guests are reminded to wear swimwear, take a towel, US dollars or Euros and sunscreen. Sections of the beach are ‘clothing optional’ and some nudity may be observed.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.