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Philipsburg Cruise Crowd Forecast — Thursday, January 21, 2027
Not Crowded day in Philipsburg — 4 ships representing ~7,455 estimated cruise passengers, 54% below a busy day.
Good day for exploring independently. Cruise traffic should be relatively light compared with other port days.
- 4 shipsin port
- 7,455est. passengers
Where today falls, from a quiet day to a busy day
Quieter than 46% 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 7,455 passengers of combined capacity. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Sakara | Emerald Cruises | 00:00 | 14:00 | — | 100 |
| Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 17:00 | — | 3,221 |
| Renaissance | Compagnie Française de Croisieres | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 474 |
| Enchanted Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 3,660 |
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: Jan 21, 2027
- 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.