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Super Crowded

How crowded is Philipsburg on Dec 28, 2026?

Super Crowded day in Philipsburg — 4 ships carrying about 12,833 passengers, 130% above a typical day.

  • 4 shipsin port
  • 12,833est. passengers
  • +130%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
Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Cruises08:0017:00—2,170
Rhapsody of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International08:0016:00—2,040
Utopia of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International08:0017:00—5,524

Arrival timeline

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Norwegian Prima
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrity Constellation
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rhapsody of the Seas
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Utopia 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: 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 28, 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.