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Philipsburg Cruise Crowd Forecast — Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Not Crowded day in Philipsburg — 4 ships representing ~7,650 estimated cruise passengers, 53% below a busy day.
Good day for exploring independently. Cruise traffic should be relatively light compared with other port days.
- 4 shipsin port
- 7,650est. passengers
Where today falls, from a quiet day to a busy day
Quieter than 42% of scheduled cruise days at this port.
🧭 How to play this day
CROWD-TACTICALQuiet days are made for Maho Beach — you'll actually get a chair, see the planes land overhead, and have room to breathe. Check the flight timetable on the surfboard at Sunset Bar and time your visit for the big jets. Front Street in Philipsburg is a pleasant stroll without the crowds.
Why is this not crowded?
4 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 7,650 passengers of combined capacity. 4 of them arrive within the same hour, concentrating the morning rush.
Compared with other cruise days: About average for this port.
Ships in port
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuw Amsterdam | — | 08:00 | 21:00 | — | n/a |
| Marella Voyager | Marella Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 1,912 |
| Vision of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | 08:00 | 17:00 | — | 2,048 |
| Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | — | 3,690 |
Arrival timeline
Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).
Shore day advice
Great day to explore independently — taxis and tenders are easy, and it's a good day for DIY beach trips and independent tours.
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Data & accuracy
- Schedule source: Port St. Maarten
- Data last fetched: Nov 5, 2026
- Forecast date: Dec 2, 2026
- Provisional: this date is more than 7 days out — cruise lines adjust itineraries for weather and operations, so the schedule may change.
- Estimates are based on published ship capacities, not actual bookings or how many passengers go ashore.