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We Toured the Entire Island in St. Maarten | Icon of the Seas Port Day

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It was so good. Don't miss it.

The beach itself looks amazing.

It's a really cool view.

That was a really good time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't miss the Aqua Action show.
Consider a private tour to see both French and Dutch sides.
Be prepared for crowds, especially with six ships in port.
Bring cash for beach chairs and amenities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a port day in St. Maarten?
QHow crowded is the island with multiple ships in port?
QWhat are the highlights of a private island tour?

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Top: Private island tour
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YouTube Video Description

St. Maarten port day on Icon of the Seas, exploring Mullet Bay Beach, a windy fort overlook, and the famous Maho Beach plane spotting area. With six ships in port, the island was busier than expected. Welcome back to barely packed! On this cruise stop in St. Maarten, we skipped the standard excursions and took a private island tour to see both the French and Dutch sides. In this video: Scenic fort and overlook views Kite surfers and windy viewpoints Mullet Bay Beach experience How busy the island gets with multiple ships Maho Beach plane spotting End-of-day wrap-up back on the ship If you’re planning a St. Maarten cruise stop, this is a real look at what the day can feel like—crowds, views, beaches, and all. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to @barely-packed for cruise vlogs, cabin tours, food tours, and carry-on-only travel tips. 👕 Barely Packed merch seen in this : 👉link is in the bio 🎒 Travel light. Come along for the adventure. .