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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.

A Little Crowded

Philipsburg Cruise Crowd Forecast — Wednesday, May 5, 2027

A Little Crowded day in Philipsburg — 2 ships representing ~9,428 estimated cruise passengers, 42% below a busy day.

Some cruise traffic, but likely manageable. Popular areas may be busier around the middle of the day.

  • 2 shipsin port
  • 9,428est. passengers

Quieter than 33% of scheduled cruise days at this port.

Provisional — schedule may change

Typical weather for May 5

80°typical high
77°typical low
31%of days see a shower
7%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

Maho still works if you go early — chairs sell out and the beach fills by late morning on busier days. See the planes, then move on: Orient Beach on the French side has far more room, or cross to Marigot for a very different, more relaxed scene. Leave generous time for the return — traffic builds through the afternoon.

Why is this a little crowded?

2 ships are scheduled today, representing approximately 9,428 passengers of combined capacity.

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

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Harmony of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International08:0017:00—5,494
Carnival VistaCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:00—3,934

Arrival timeline

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Harmony of the Seas
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Carnival Vista
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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

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Shore day advice

Independent exploration works well today — book the most popular attractions ahead, and expect the midday peak near the port.

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: May 5, 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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