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Super Crowded
How crowded is Philipsburg on Dec 16, 2026?
Super Crowded day in Philipsburg — 5 ships carrying about 11,998 passengers, 115% above a typical day.
- 5 shipsin port
- 11,998est. passengers
- +115%vs typical
Morning rush: 5 ships arrive within the same hour — expect crowds at the terminal and excursion meeting points.
Provisional — schedule may change
Ships in port
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidadiva | AIDA Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | — | 2,050 |
| Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 3,260 |
| Disney Destiny | Disney Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | — | 2,500 |
| Brilliance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 2,140 |
| Vision of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | 08:00 | 17:00 | — | 2,048 |
Arrival timeline
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Aidadiva
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Celebrity Xcel
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Disney Destiny
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Brilliance of the Seas
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Vision of the Seas
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).
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Excursion timing advice
With a super crowded port, book excursions in the earliest available time slot — popular tours sell out and excursion meeting points get congested. Prefer a relaxed day? Head for beaches or sights farther from the port and return after the morning rush. Note: 5 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 16, 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.