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Super Crowded
How crowded is Philipsburg on Dec 23, 2026?
Super Crowded day in Philipsburg — 5 ships carrying about 8,000 passengers, 44% above a typical day.
- 5 shipsin port
- 8,000est. passengers
- +44%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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia | P&O Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | — | n/a |
| Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | — | 1,970 |
| Resilient Lady | — | 07:00 | 18:00 | — | 2,770 |
| Mein Schiff 2 | TUI Cruises | 07:30 | 19:00 | — | n/a |
| Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 3,260 |
Arrival timeline
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Britannia
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Coral Princess
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Resilient Lady
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mein Schiff 2
7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Celebrity Xcel
8:00 AM – 6:00 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 23, 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.