St. Maarten (Philipsburg), Netherlands Antilles

Next, we went to St. Maarten (Philipsburg), one of the Netherlands Antilles.

Approach to St. Maarten watching the approach from the Crows Nest The Volendam and other ships were already there when we arrived. Christopher wasn't sure he liked the huge ships of RCCL. "Cruise Ship Canyon." Disembarking to join shore excursions We took the St. Maarten Island Cruise ... ... traveling from the Dutch side to the French. Christopher had a great time. Homes for Dutch and American retirees are going up all over the island. Homes on the north shore. Shopping near the pier "Cruise Ship Canyon." A Princess ship backs out. Line of passengers re-boarding the ship. At night, RCCL ship departs. The ms Volendam was in the bay that day. Lovely ship.