--- title: "Philipsburg Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/philipsburg description: "Two nations, one island, infinite beaches" --- # Philipsburg ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท Sint Maarten ยท Caribbean > "Two nations, one island, infinite beaches" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.6h - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,129 - **Cruise Lines:** 12 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (226 sailings), Jan (173 sailings), Feb (169 sailings) ## About Philipsburg Philipsburg is the capital of Dutch Sint Maarten, on an island shared with French Saint-Martin. Ships dock at the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise Facility, and the town's main strip, Front Street, runs parallel to the beach. The boardwalk is right there, with Great Bay Beach steps away from the shops. Duty-free shopping is a main activity, with electronics, jewellery, and liquor available. Maho Beach on the western side of the island is famous for planes landing directly over sunbathers at Princess Juliana International Airport. Orient Beach on the French side has beach clubs and restaurants. The border between the Dutch and French halves is unmarked and freely crossed. The French side has better food (French and Creole cooking), while the Dutch side has more nightlife and casinos. The Aruban Florin and US dollar are both accepted on the Dutch side. The euro is used on the French side. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** ANG (Netherlands Antillean Guilder) - **Language:** Dutch - **Timezone:** America/Lower_Princes (UTC-4) ## Location Coordinates: 18.0145, -63.0438 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Philipsburg/@18.0145,-63.04377,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Philipsburg&ll=18.0145,-63.04377&z=13) ## Things to Do in Philipsburg Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [UTV / ATV Guided Tour in Philipsburg (Hotel & Airbnb Guests)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/317c0f62-87ca-42fd-aa29-cb6b099f48fd.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (585) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [Guided ATV/QUAD Tour of Sint Maarten/St. Martin](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6809d866-0185-4556-bbb3-bf48064cf506.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (360) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit (Hologram Tour) and Star Wars Celebrity](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2addd69a-7b0a-4e2a-8808-aa2112a1d0ad.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (248) | 1h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ23 | Viator | | [Two Islands, Twice the Fun](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6cb1affe-383e-4153-a6fb-96d273de4c55.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (603) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ46 | Viator | | [4 Hour ATV Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0d69677b-cd13-4bda-9193-edd2461d2878.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (125) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [Colorful Species Of Birds](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/71d7e499-281c-4e06-9abf-6134a773c57f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (111) | 2h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ45 | Viator | | [All In One Island Tour of St. Martin | St. Maarten](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ff5b7335-25f8-473a-aa5c-6fd6ffd22c47.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (211) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ68 | Viator | | [Sun & Fun Combo Jetski/ATV](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c48c7238-1ace-4efc-ac34-a7dd44d6a45d.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (85) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ182 | Viator | | [St. Maarten Pelican Private Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e18f4181-2630-483d-9caf-a7ab9e2e9f19.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (175) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ71 | Viator | | [Guided Jeep Tour Exploring French and Dutch St Maarten](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f56871cd-7a8e-4344-8b8f-6dbe178de1d8.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (70) | 3h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ75 | Viator | | [Guided UTV/ Side by Side Tour of Sint Maarten/ St. Martin](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7a89b920-82cd-44c9-b717-5f3631c9f67a.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (56) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ109 | Viator | | [ATV / Buggy / Jeep - island Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1f4bd8d5-2757-45f4-bdfc-fad9a53d1d56.md?via=markdown) | 4.6โ˜… (71) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ100 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Basseterre](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/basseterre.md): 47 nm - [Virgin Gorda Island BVI](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/virgin-gorda-island-bvi.md): 84 nm - [St. John's](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-john-s.md): 86 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-st-kitts-sint-maarten-san-juan~RCL-ADVENTURE-20261107-8.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ364 per person (โ‚ฌ727 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Adventure Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/adventure-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 8 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-07 - **Itinerary:** Cobalt Shallows โ€“ St. Kitts, Sint Maarten & San Juan ## Featured Cruises from Philipsburg Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Caribbean Island Hop โ€“ Tortola, Antigua & St. Lucia](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-island-hop-tortola-antigua-st-lucia~NCL-PRIMA-20261115-7.md) | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-11-15 | 7 | โ‚ฌ588 | | [Cobalt Shallows โ€“ St. Kitts, Sint Maarten & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-st-kitts-sint-maarten-san-juan~RCL-ADVENTURE-20261107-8.md) | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2026-11-07 | 8 | โ‚ฌ364 | | [Caribbean Escape โ€“ St. Thomas & St. Maarten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-escape-st-thomas-st-maarten~MSC-POESIA-20261112-10.md) | MSC Poesia | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-12 | 10 | โ‚ฌ551 | ## Browse Cruises - 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