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Not Crowded

Philipsburg Cruise Crowd Forecast — Monday, January 25, 2027

Not Crowded day in Philipsburg — 3 ships representing ~4,210 estimated cruise passengers, 74% below a busy day.

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

  • 3 shipsin port
  • 4,210est. passengers

Quieter than 64% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Morning rush: 3 ships arrive within the same hour — expect crowds at the terminal and excursion meeting points.
Provisional — schedule may change

🧭 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?

3 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 4,210 passengers of combined capacity. 3 of them arrive within the same hour, concentrating the morning rush.

Compared with other cruise days: Below average for this port.

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Cruises08:0017:00—2,170
Rhapsody of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International08:0016:00—2,040
Sea Cloud SpiritSea Cloud Cruises08:0019:00—n/a

Arrival timeline

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Celebrity Constellation
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rhapsody of the Seas
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sea Cloud Spirit
8:00 AM – 7:00 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: Port St. Maarten
  • Data last fetched: Nov 5, 2026
  • Forecast date: Jan 25, 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.