In case it is St Maarten you're talking about, I pulled some of the info on the tour that the DIS groups ended up doing on the recent WBTA. birkner is still a more authorative source since we didn't do this tour with the group.
A Bernard Tour in St Maarten has been booked and deposited. The tour is closed with a total of 36 people confirmed.
The cost is $45 per person payable in cash or credit card to Bernard the morning we meet up with him.
Message from Bernard below:
Your reservation is confirmed for our private tour on September 28, 2010. Bernard Tours will be meeting you at 9:00 AM in front of the yellow building at the information desk next to the statue, please walk up to the Information Desk and ask for Bernard.
We are located about three minutes walk on the Pier...Have a great day and we are committed to make your day in Paradise the best it can be. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to assisting you.
The tour will be from 9:00AM-3:00PM and will consist of the following stops:
·Great Bay overlooking Phillipsburg and harbor.
·Cayhill overlooking Simpson Bay marina.
·Sunset Beach bar ( Maho Beach ) where you can see the planes land right over your head.
·Marigot - open market (French Capital).
·Swim and or snorkel at Dawn Beach for up to two hours, as time allows.
Since it is our own private tour, the time at each stop is negotiable. Bernard has the above schedule pretty tight on the standard tour. The first 2 stops are just scenic stops, shouldn’t be too long since there are only 12 of us. He probably has things timed so that we would be at Maho Beach when the planes are flying overhead. 30 minutes is usually allotted for the market at Marigot. The rest of the time will be spent at the beach for lunch and swimming/snorkeling.
There are restrooms and restaurants for lunch at Dawn Beach. Links to restaurants in the Dawn Beach area are below.
St Maarten Restaurants
Scavenger's Beach Bar
Mr. Busby's beach bar, Daniel's by the Sea, Penthouse Paradise and Island Pizza
Water, beer, soda and rum punch will be served throughout the trip
Upon your return to Philipsburg, you will be offered a direct return to the ship at the Cruise Facility, or you may choose to remain in Philipsburg for shopping and return to the ship on your own.
You may walk from the drop off point to the ship in about 12 - 15 minutes, or choose to take a taxi for about $3.00 per person.