Time to kill in St Maarten

[Manuel Sam]

Thanks.

As far as Orient, I usually snorkel across to Green Key - the northern end of that island would make a decent shore dive in that it drops to close to 40 ft. The coral is in better shape at that end than on the sandy end facing Orient Beach. At times, either on the way out or on the way back, I see eagle rays hovering over the sandy or grassy areas looking for prey.

But as far as getting outside of the breakers off of the point on the far right, that's not an easy swim - at least not on the surface, with the water constantly pushing you back and the waves slamming you.

Also, if you can get just outside of Marcel on the right side, and swim eastward, it also drops to about 40 ft. there and I've also run into eagle rays there on occasions. In the grassy area just outside the bay, going from the left side to the right, I've saw a flying gurnard once.

But in both cases, as you said, fairly long surface swims.

 

[TerryC]

Hello,
After my diving week aboard the Caribbean Expl5orer II, I will have a lot of time between the St Kitts-St Maarten flight and my flight back to France. First flight arrives at 9:55 am and flight to France leaves at 16:55.
Is it easy to get out the airport ? Is there anything interesting to do in that lenght of time ? I know this is not Changi, but your suggestions are more than welcome !
Thanks

Malene

Please let us know what you think of the Caribbean Explorer, I see it regulary on the dive sites in St Kitts.

 

[tadzio]

Long lines are a thing of the past, there has recently been a major upgrade of the airport.

 

[Malene]

Please let us know what you think of the Caribbean Explorer, I see it regulary on the dive sites in St Kitts.

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