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Crowded

How crowded is Philipsburg on Dec 14, 2026?

Crowded day in Philipsburg — 4 ships carrying about 5,527 passengers, 1% below a typical day.

  • 4 shipsin port
  • 5,527est. passengers
  • -1%vs typical
Morning rush: 4 ships arrive within the same hour — expect crowds at the terminal and excursion meeting points.
Provisional — schedule may change

Ships in port

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Norwegian PrimaNorwegian Cruise Line07:0017:00—3,099
Rhapsody of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International08:0016:00—2,040
Silver ShadowSilversea Cruises08:0018:00—388
Sea Cloud SpiritSea Cloud Cruises08:0019:00—n/a

Arrival timeline

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Norwegian Prima
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rhapsody of the Seas
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Silver Shadow
8:00 AM – 6:00 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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Excursion timing advice

A crowded day — popular excursions may fill up, so booking ahead is smart. Aim for morning departures to enjoy sights before the biggest crowds build. Note: 4 ships arrive within the same hour, so expect a morning rush at the terminal and excursion meeting points — an early start beats it.

Data & accuracy

  • Schedule source: Port St. Maarten
  • Data last fetched: Sep 28, 2026
  • Forecast date: Dec 14, 2026
  • Provisional: this date is more than 7 days out — cruise lines adjust itineraries for weather and operations, so the schedule may change.
  • Passenger figures are estimates based on published ship capacities, not actual bookings — real loads vary by sailing.