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Unofficial schedule — built from published cruise-line itineraries, not the port authority. Last checked Nov 7, 2026. Coverage: sailings published by Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian and Princess. Ships from other cruise lines are not included yet, so passenger totals may understate the port's full day.

Not Crowded

Philipsburg Cruise Crowd Forecast — Sunday, April 18, 2027

Not Crowded day in Philipsburg — 1 ship representing ~3,132 estimated cruise passengers, 81% below a busy day.

Good day for exploring independently. Cruise traffic should be relatively light compared with other port days.

  • 1 shipin port
  • 3,132est. passengers

Quieter than 75% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Provisional — schedule may change

Typical weather for Apr 18

79°typical high
77°typical low
31%of days see a shower
6%are all-day wet

Too far out for a live forecast — this is what's typical for this week of the year in Philipsburg, from 2015–2024 records. Weather data: Open-Meteo.

🧭 How to play this day

CROWD-TACTICAL

Quiet 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?

1 ship is scheduled today, representing approximately 3,132 passengers of combined capacity.

Compared with other cruise days: Well below average for this port.

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Caribbean PrincessPrincess Cruises07:0016:00—3,132

Arrival timeline

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Caribbean Princess
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).

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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.

Looking for a quieter day?

See Philipsburg’s crowd calendar →

Data & accuracy

  • Schedule source: published cruise-line itineraries (Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises) — unofficial; this schedule is not published by the port authority
  • Itineraries last checked: Nov 7, 2026
  • Forecast date: Apr 18, 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.
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