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"Free" Beach Day in St Maarten while on board Wonder of the Seas + Dinner at 150 Central Park

Josh and Rachael
Josh and Rachael
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πŸ‘οΈ 48K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 36:28

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a day in St. Maarten while sailing on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, focusing on a budget-friendly beach experience and a fine dining meal. They walk from the ship to Great Bay Beach, opting to avoid expensive excursions. At the beach, they secure a package at Hanan Beach Club that includes chairs, umbrellas, and drinks for 25 dollars per person. They spend the afternoon snorkeling, getting hair braided, and enjoying Dutch pancakes at a nearby beach bar. The video transitions to a specialty dining experience at 150 Central Park on the ship. The creators review several courses, including honey glazed scallops, pork belly, short rib, lamb Wellington, and duck duo. While they find the scallops underwhelming, they highly praise the pork belly, short rib, and lamb. They conclude the evening by discussing the ship's entertainment, including the ice show, and reflecting on their successful, relaxing day.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Wonder of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Wonder of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're going to do our best to do it without planning an Excursion or spending too much money

the Dutch pancake was awesome oh that bacon was so good and the apples were nice and crisp and fresh

the lamb alone is worth it there's a nice crispy uh crust on the top the meat is nice and juicy very tender

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Arrive early at the beach to secure good spots
βœ“Book specialty dining in advance for better deals
βœ“Get to the front row for ice shows

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to do a beach day without spending too much β€” Use water taxi, negotiate prices, and look for package deals like chair and umbrella rentals

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can you do in St. Maarten without booking an excursion?
QIs 150 Central Park worth the extra charge?
QHow to have a free beach day on a cruise?

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