Great Bay beach (Philipsburg)

Great Bay is a city beach in Philipsburg - the capital of the Dutch part of Sint Maarten island in the Caribbean. Eastern end of the bay has a pleasant promenade with a view to cruise ships. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: 18.024314, -63.049746

See also: Saint Martin island

Hotels [edit]

There is a great selection of budget hotels near the beach. However, you can also find some luxury resorts with high-end rates.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Saint Martin International Airport (SXM). Next hire a taxi or a shuttle minibus.

When to go [edit]

When planning a beach holiday on the island of St. Maarten, try to avoid the rainy season from September to November.

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