Ultimate Plane Spotting - Maho Beach on St. Maarten
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- If you love commercial aviation action, you have to come to THIS beach!
It's such an incredible Low Landing Beach Airport that I overheard a guy ask his wife, "Is this real?!?!"
There are only a handful of places in the world where you can get up close and personal with active airplanes. And there’s no place on earth quite like Maho Beach on the island of St. Maarten and its unbelievable Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM).
In this video, you’ll see the best viewing spots AND get a sense for what it’s like to get caught in the jet blast from a HUGE 757 powering up for departure!
You’ll see the Sunset Bar & Grill, arguably the world’s best beach bar. At least for Aviation Enthusiasts.
You’ll even find out the best hotel on the island for aviation enthusiasts!
0:00 Introduction
0:56 Best Hotel on St. Maarten for Aviation Enthusiasts
3:37 Maho Beach Plane Spotting
6:21 Sunset Bar & Grill on Maho Beach
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Truly a place to be! Loved it, and don't mind going again. Awesome stuff!! The 757 is nothing 😂 The A340 back in 2017 and the 747s earlier on were something else entirely 😂.
I can't wait to back again too! What a special place!
Lets hope the 748 can fly in so if maybe someone does a charter flight or a Qatar amri vip flight
From what i hear the 747-8i fits in the same places as the -400
But its highly unlikely it will ever visit.
Its my HOME ISLAND. PROUD TO BE SXM. Its always amazing when airplane land and take off. the last 747 took off in 2017. Also back in the days Insel Air used to come close to the railings can give it the full throttle and people would fly into the water.
I was one of those people blown into the water! Lol.
I am from the french side of the island
How I wish to live there.
PRINCESS JULIANNA AIRPORT is Such an insane experience! Apparently it is the second most popular tourist attraction for daily cruise passengers!
One of my finest memories was in 2011, holding on to the fence and experiencing the KLM 747 doing a full throttle run up before take off. That was a thrill!
Love your sense of humor in these videos as well.
Keep up with the great CZcams content!
Thats awesome, I wish I could go there and experience the heat blast from those engines.
4:07 Also its not overkill, sadly one tourist died and people have been badly injured in the past but I think most of them were next to the fence so they fell hard on that railing and the road once those powerful engines started so where you were standing you were safer but just be careful, I hope you didn't fall.
Got 2 buffoons on video riding the fence when AF499 took off.
The a340 sure can pack a punch
I know it’s just a massive hub, but the sheer variety of traffic we get here in London at LHR is fantastic for spotting. I know 70% of flights are BA, but you get 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 & 787’s, and A319/20/21, A330, A350 & A380. Plus if you’re there at the right time, DHL’s A300’s and the odd A340 still flies in. There’s also Dash 8’s and Embraer E-Jets too.
Suzanne is so cool :) Loving the experience just as much as you :)
I can't believe that small island has so many flights.
We are the smallest country in the world shared by 2 governments with a international airport, and port !! We are one of the hubs for the Caribbean.
Me and hubby went a few years ago and LOVED IT!!! And yes we were in the beach watching planes as well
hey, i live on the island of Sint Maarten! thanks for coming over, hope you enjoyed! also, i agree, Maho beach is the best place for planespotting! personal favorite beach on the island. thanks for visiting!
edit : for the sign, its because a pady in 2017 got killed by the jetblasts of a departing 737. i recommend anyone coming over to Maho to be VERY CAREFUL when planes takeoff.
Air Antilles at 1:14 is one gorgeous airplane! I would love to see that up close. 🤩🤩
I was lucky enough to leave SXM onboard of that very same aircraft, bound for Curazao. Definitely a great experience and looking forward to go back ASAP!!
If I was to ever go to St. Maarten and attempt standing in that jet blast, I would definitely do it without my contact lenses in!
I absolutely LOVED that beach. I went to St. Maarten a couple years ago and I swear I could sit there and watch the planes go right over my head for hours. It was insane, I wanna go back so bad one day
we go there during every cruise that stops at SXM. It's sad that the 747 doesn't fly there anymore - that was an epic landing to watch...and stand under!
I am glad that I was able to go in 2013 when there was still such a variety of aircraft coming in. We saw the KLM 747-400, Air France A340, Air Canada 767, as well as a CargoJet 727, MD-83's, and a wide variety of 737's, A320 series planes and the local prop planes. Spent A LOT of time at the Sunset bar lol
Got to stop by on a cruise in 2018. Had long been a dream of mine to visit. Parked at a table at the bar, a bucket of beers and watched for a few hours. Even my wife, who does not share in my love of aviation thought it was great. My son, who had just turned 3 loved every second. My only complaint was that day, the only airliner we got to see was a JetBlue A320. Would love to go back and spend more than a day there.
My brother has been living there for 30 years, so I can't even keep count of how many times I've been to SXM. I could smell the fuel just watching those take-offs!
It’s great to see that American, United, and Spirit were there. I went on a day where only four planes were on the board at Sunset Grill but I did get to see an AF A340. The cruise ships actually have tours going over there to Princess Julianna Airport. I will be going again for sure!❤️👍✈️
Definitely must visit some day.
I love t Maarten and sitting on Maho beach is great fun!
Went there a couple of times when I went on a cruise departing Florida.
It was a blast! Literally!
Definitely a bucket list item right here
Jeb, me and my girlfriend just got back from SXM. Can't forget about Grand Case airport as well, where the ATR pilots use reverse thrust while lining up during takeoff to get every foot available. We loved Driftwood boat bar on Maho beach (the bar is a big boat) I highly recommend. Cheers!
It’s on my bucket list, if we ever go back to the Caribbean.
The thing I enjoyed the most about this video? Seeing how happy you both are together enjoying your passion. She’s a star, you’re a lucky man!🥂
This is a bucket list visit for sure. Now I know where to stay.
I remember seeing videos of people clutching the fence and seeing how long they could hold on with 747's.. this is every planes potter's dream visit!!
hi i live in st maarten and am glad that u r shareing ur time in st maarten
Honestly one of the best videos I have seen in a while!
Maho Beach! One of my favorite places in the world. Sipping an ice cold Sol bought out of a cooler right on the beach while floating in the turquoise waters and watching planes fly just overhead...GREAT way to spend a day!
Love this place, been there twice. Jet wash fence surfing is a great sport!
The jet blast from those 747s must've been something else
I grew up next to an Air Base. If I'm going on vacation, I want quiet. NGL my man, who grew up in Iraq, absolutely LIVES for the airport. When his family visits, they want to visit a park where we can picnic, day or night, and literally touch the planes landing. They LOVE it.
I sat at the same table in the beach club on my honeymoon in 2014. Great views and pizza. The highlight was the Air France A340!
Definitely a bucket list destination for me. Great video.
I'm so glad that you and Suzanne got to experience that very unique location for arrivals and departures, Jeb.
Amazing! I could stay there forever just watching the plane spotting. I’ve got pics and videos of the 747 and a340 landing over my head.
Beautiful catches 👌
Ive been to this airport 3 times! I still remember the first time back in 2010 when I stood behing a Boeing 727 taking off, one man started bleeding in the back due to all the sand being blown into him by the three rear engines. Then in 2011 I saw a Tui 747 land, really cool!
This is my favorite video for sure.🛫🛬😀
Love watching the Sunset Bar webcam. This place is on my bucket list
I'm so glad you got to St Martin Jeb, that airport/beach has been on my bucket list like forever!
All onion rings are great Jeb! Another trip you’re inspiring me to do
I wish I had time to check out Maho Beach, but it was really neat looking out the window during landing and seeing all the people below
Awesome content! Thank you!
this is on my bucket list, I have to experience this!
So jealous!! Thanks for sharing.
Definitely on my bucket list!!! Great video as always Jeb!!
I'm envious. Nice video, thank you guys.
What a fantastic video on every aviatuon fan’s dream vacation spot! Great video as always! Keep up the good work!
I have now been there twice. Loved it both times! During the first visit back in 2015, I stayed at the Sonesta Resort (on the other end of the beach). Unfortunately the hotel was damaged in the recent hurricane. I had a go pro with me and got some pretty cool shots of all the action. When it came time for the KLM 747 to take off, I was about 50 feet out in the water, ready to film, when I got blasted with sand, water, wind, and a few hats! It was WILD! The second time, did a little more exploring of the island. The rest of the island still feels like paradise, just without the planes constantly flying overhead. If your trip was as much fun as mine were (and based on this video, it was), then I say the beach gets a perfect 25/25 on the JebScore- Beach edition!
Planes, sand, views, weather, and waves!
Loved the video!
Also, I can confirm. “Sand burn” is definitely a thing!
It is definitely a bucket list ambition to visit this place. Thank you for showing it to us.
Looked like a fun experience. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool! Hope to experience it myself one of these days.
Love your videos Jeb. You give a very down to earth perspective compared to other similar channels. Also glad to see Maho Beach restored after hurricane Irma essentially blew the whole thing away.
Amazing! You guys are absolutely adorable. God bless your union. By far, this is my favorite video of yours. Thank you for sharing. I truly loved it.
Good to see someone else enjoy that JetBlue livery! Got a picture of it last month even if it didn’t turn out the greatest.
Love it there!!!
I was on Maho Beach between Feb 9 th and Feb 16 th, I did the jet blast challenge with the 757 and the A330 ( the only one that took off to the East that week ), simply awesome, the best week of my life. I stayed in the Resort at the opposite side of the runway, Sonesta Maho Beach, I was upgraded to the Signature status and I have to say that the service and the food were amazing, worth every penny. How was your stay at Morgan Resort? I'm already planning my next trip to SXM in 2023 and I doubt that I would change sides after the food experience with Sonesta, but the views from Morgan side seems to be better and plane spotting is a real passion for me, so you never know...Glad to see you enjoyed the Island as much as I did !!!
Awesome I must put this on my bucket list
A popular plane spotting location for sure.
Would make a GREAT Honeymoon spot!
Awesome video Jeb! I’ve been there myself and had a great day watching the planes.
i love you Jeb! Keep up the good work!
What a fantastic beach and aviation experience that is.
This is a great video.
Keep it up.
So cool!
Arrghhhh lucky you! As a avionic enthusiast this island has been on my bucket list🙌🏾💯💫🌈🌺
I've never been to St.Maarten before, but It looks awesome. Seeing those aircraft fly right over your head and have the roar of the engines It's awesome! But I don't thing getting "sand burn" would be fun😂 Great video Jeb! And I hope you and Suzanne had a great time!👍🛫🏝
Love it! Brings back some memories! :D
I stayed at the exact same hotel as you in 2012. Back then it was called the Caravanserai, and it was a nice place to be - my brother and I spent hours standing on the roof filming Air Canada 767s, Air Transat A330s, Amerijet Boeing 727s and much more!
I seem to recall due to a breach of contract, wherein the Caravanserai wasn't allowed to offer timeshares (we had taken one with our RCI points the previous year with the hotel), it was forced to close in about 2013, and our timeshare was rendered null and void. Good to see the place has reopened under a new guise, the swimming pool looking over towards Saba was gorgeous! :D
Love your vids! Now i wanna go there :0
I loved it there, great video
You should definitely come to Phuket Mao Khao Beach in Thailand. There is a incredible spotting right above you head!
OH YES LOVE THIS
Stunning place. My brother in law lives there. Jeb - you looking good 👍🏼
I can't even imagine seeing those KLM 747s from that location. Must have been amazing!
really nice place, I spotted there back in may it was great
Welcome to my humble rocky abode 😊, enjoy your stay 😁
I think it’s really cool that they have the airfield so close to the beach. I live in a town that you can get a great view of airplanes taken off & landing from more than more than one part of town. I can see airplanes from my parents house, in the backyard. ✈️😃
Take my word for it.
YOU GET BLOWN AWAY.
Went with my gopro in november 2019 and AF499 blew me into the water.
Got it on gopro so i am happy.
Little did i know the quads would never see the island again.
Jeff love the video I was there a bunch love maho beach we jumped on the fence and rode out that klm 747 , try to hold on the fence next time it is a blast lol
As usual great travel video
Hey Jeb I love your videos keep up the great work
I love Mano beach. Sitting in the bar watching planes for a few hours.
It's good to see another hotel with a spotter-friendly atmosphere! I went back in 2018 and had a blast! I am planning on going back. There is another great place to stay called the "SXM Spotters Paradise". It's an apartment style hotel with a balcony view of the airport.
Great video!!!...
That is so cool
Nice coverage
Love the details in the corner and the beautiful shots in this video!
Looking forward to the American economy video. I've done two transcon economy AA flights recently that included pretty generous and delicious snack boxes
Awesome
Great job. Keep it up!
Awesome video
That place has been on my list for a few years now. Would have loved to gone when the 747s were still coming but you can't have everything.
Went there in April of 2018 on a cruise. It’s a really cool place to check out. And it feels weird/awesome that there’s there’s jets landing right above your head on the beach.
Funny we booked this exact hotel and trip, then I saw your videos here! We'll plan that Egypt trip another year when the world calms down... if it doesn't implode.
nice vids
man
Great video
Wow!
I stayed at the great bay back in September 2016 prior to Irma. Can't believe it never got reestablished.
We stopped at St Marteen on a cruise. I didn’t make it to the beach but I was kayaking in the bay when a 757 took off and flew just over our heads!
Jeb fantastic vlog