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Super Crowded

How crowded is Philipsburg on Dec 26, 2026?

Super Crowded day in Philipsburg — 7 ships carrying about 15,249 passengers, 174% above a typical day.

  • 7 shipsin port
  • 15,249est. passengers
  • +174%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

ShipCruise lineArrivalDepartureBerthCapacity
Star Flyer—05:1522:00CPS-NE170
Wind SurfWindstar Cruises06:0019:00—386
Queen ElizabethCunard Line07:0018:00—2,092
Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Cruise Line07:0018:00—3,969
Seabourn OvationSeabourn Cruise Line07:0021:00—604
Mein Schiff 5TUI Cruises07:3019:00—2,534
Harmony of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International08:0018:00—5,494

Arrival timeline

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Star Flyer
5:15 AM – 10:00 PM
Wind Surf
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Queen Elizabeth
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Norwegian Getaway
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Seabourn Ovation
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Mein Schiff 5
7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Harmony of the Seas
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 26, 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.