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A Little Crowded
How crowded is Philipsburg on Dec 25, 2026?
A Little Crowded day in Philipsburg — 3 ships carrying about 3,554 passengers, 36% below a typical day.
- 3 shipsin port
- 3,554est. passengers
- -36%vs typical
Ships in port
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Sakara | Emerald Cruises | 00:00 | 14:00 | — | n/a |
| MSC Opera | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 2,150 |
| Rotterdam | — | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 1,404 |
Arrival timeline
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Emerald Sakara
12:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MSC Opera
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Rotterdam
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
A fairly typical port day. Book the most popular excursions a little ahead of time, but there's no need to rush.
Data & accuracy
- Schedule source: Port St. Maarten
- Data last fetched: Sep 28, 2026
- Forecast date: Dec 25, 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.