St. Maarten Beach Tour from Carnival Vista | Orient Beach, Maho Beach & Island History

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The French side is ruled by France, they rule and regulation come straight out of France and the Dutch side is ruled by Holland, Netherlands.

You would mostly see US dollars on both side of the island, but we have our different currency.

It used to be a whole resort area down there, but in 2017, Hurricane Irma took out most of it.

If you go by the bar, they're supposed to have a board with information of when the flights are landing and leaving.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check the bar board for flight landing and departure times at Maho Beach.

✓Be aware that the French side uses breathalyzer tests and requires immediate payment of fines.

✓Be careful at Maho Beach as the water can be rougher than other beaches.

✓US dollars are widely accepted on both sides of the island.

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Legal differences between territories — Understand that the French side has stricter enforcement like breathalyzer tests and immediate fine payments.

Currency usage — While there are local currencies (Euros and Guilders), US dollars are widely used on both sides.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the differences between the French and Dutch sides of St. Maarten?

QWhat currency is used in St. Maarten?

QHow do the laws and regulations differ between the two sides?

QWhat happened to the resorts at Orient Beach after Hurricane Irma?

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Join CNS Travel as we explore the beautiful island of St. Maarten after getting off the 🎉 Carnival Vista! In this island tour adventure, we visit the famous Orient Bay Beach and the world-famous Maho Beach to watch planes land just overhead! Along the way, our local guide shares fascinating history about the French and Dutch sides of the island, local culture, carnival celebrations, currencies, laws, and life in St. Martin/St. Maarten. We also stop through Marigot, see the effects of Hurricane Irma, and enjoy incredible Caribbean beach views. 🌴✈️☀️ In this video: Walking off the Carnival Vista in St. Maarten Island tour with Amigo Tours Relaxing at Orient Beach Visiting Maho Beach & Sunset Beach Bar Plane spotting action French vs Dutch side history Local culture and travel tips Beautiful Caribbean scenery If you enjoy cruise travel, island tours, beach days, and Caribbean adventures, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more cruise content from CNS Travel! #StMaarten #MahoBeach #OrientBeach #CarnivalVista #CruiseVlog #CaribbeanCruise #SintMaarten #SaintMartin #PlaneSpotting #CruiseLife #BeachTour #CNSTravel #TravelVlog #CruiseTips #CaribbeanTravel Contact us to start planning your own exciting adventures! CNS Travel: https://www.cnstravelco.com Send Us All The Things: CNS Travel • 10967 Red Oak Rd Whitakers, NC 27891