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Pinel Island: Traveler Reviews

Orient Bay, St Maarten-St Martin
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Type: Beaches, Islands
Traveler Description: Pinel Island is a little gem just a short boat ride off French Cul-de-sac. It's located in the heart of the Marine Park of St Martin. Regular ferrys... more »
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Ottawa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Do not miss”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

Had a great day at the beach
We rented kayaks from Caribbean paddling in Cul de sac
It took us about 20 mins to get to Pinel
We rented chairs and umbrella
We walked to the other side of the island very different from the side we landed on
It was a very relaxing day .
Do not miss this wonderful little island
Scott & John
Ottawa

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Brooklyn, New York
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37 attraction reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Nice day trip”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013 via mobile

I enjoyed seeing the island & the chance to snorkel. However the beach was not that nice because of all the sea grass & algae. The food nearby was good but overpriced. Preferred beaches on the main island.

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Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
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53 reviews 53 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Loved it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

We loved heading here for lunch. The boat ride was about $7 each with return. We ate at Karibuni and had the best curried conch I have ever had. The drinks were great, although the prices were a bit high. Make sure you make the 5pm boat back to Saint Martin.

Visited February 2013
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Ottawa, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great little Pinel Island beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

From 'Cul de Sac' it is an easy ten-minute boat ride ($7 return) & a very relaxing day. Last year's favourite restaurant (beach chairs/umbrellas), 'Up on the Key', has closed & is now called 'Yellow Beach'. Chairs cost $10 (includes 1 umbrella for two chairs). Food on the expensive side & no free drinks! Two clean flush toilets. Very shallow water makes for easy family swimming. A ten-minute walk takes you across to the Atlantic side with very nice beach but no facilities & quite rocky. Considered better for snorkelling. The last boat back leaves at 5 pm

Visited February 2013
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Mitchell, Ontario, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Peaceful, shallow water”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

This would be a great place for kids, as it is so shallow and calm. We plan to bring ours here, next year!!

Visited January 2013
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