Great St. Maarten Beach Club Day Passes for Cruise Visitors
Are you visiting Philipsburg St. Maarten with a cruise and are you looking for a great thing to do? As famous Great Bay Beach is only a mile away from the St. Maarten cruise port, consider to take a day pass at a St Maarten Beach Club along its boardwalk.
Below are some unique beach clubs offering day passes to cruise visitors. Especially in winter, when snowbirds make their way to sunny St. Maarten via cruises and Princess Juliana International Airport, it can’t hurt to make a reservation in advance.
The suggestions below are for Great Bay Beach beach clubs only as they are easy to reach by foot from the cruise port. If you are looking for full amenity day passes in a resort, see our dedicated page on St. Maarten resort day passes. If you are looking for beach clubs beyond Great Bay, see our list of best St. Maarten Beach Clubs for more seaside fun options.
1. Big Bastards
Big Bastards is relatively new, but already a darling of St Maarten beach club day pass bookers. Not just because hosts Stephen and Marcel have a great sense of humor (see their brand name) but also because it is what you expect a beach club to be – a welcoming, no frills beach, chair and drinks combination. And of course, if the sun gets too hot you can always enjoy a cocktail at the sun covered bar – the hosts are always in for a chat. Tip before you leave: check out their wild collection of “bastard” souvenirs.
2. Seaview Bar & Cabanas
Seaview hotel and restaurant does not just provide day passes, you could consider it their “forte XL” taking a day pass to a whole other level. Boasting the only pool along the boardwalk (yes, included in the price), day passes can also come with private cabanas and pre-cooled bottles of bubbles.
3. St Rose Beach Bar
St. Rose Beach Bar is a legend on St. Maarten, and not just because of its famed mojito. It is a well known place for islanders to hang out and chill during or after a days of shopping or work. St Rose offers packages of chairs, umbrella, WIFI and buckets of beer at a great price, and top up packages if you reach the bottom of your first bucket. But now don’t forget that mojito! Pre-booking is not needed, just walk into this centrally located boardwalk beach club for the package.
4. Ocean Lounge
Holland House Beach Hotels Ocean Lounge is known as one of the chiquest hotels on island. Its beach bar is known for service levels befitting those standards. Day passes can be booked via the hotel reservations department +1 721-542-2572.
5. Gizmo’s at Divi Little Bay
As the name states, this beach club is not on Great Bay Beach but on the other side of the bay. It is still listed here as it is within walking range from the cruise port if the sun allows. Should the St. Maarten weather be too hot, a 10 minute cab ride will do the trick. This package is for those looking for a more quiet beach with pristine Little Bay Beach, and especially fun for those looking to swim with spectacular views under and above water. A package includes beach chairs and umbrella, one hour with a paddle board or kayak and snorkel gear to enjoy snorkeling the Fort Amsterdam peninsula.
Consider to also tour to the UnderSXM statue park, right off the coast! Tours leave at the same location of Aqua Mania where you collect your beach gear.
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