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Super Crowded
How crowded is Philipsburg on Dec 31, 2026?
Super Crowded day in Philipsburg — 7 ships carrying about 13,394 passengers, 141% above a typical day.
- 7 shipsin port
- 13,394est. passengers
- +141%vs typical
Morning rush: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Bliss | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 18:00 | — | 4,002 |
| Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | 08:00 | 17:00 | — | n/a |
| Star of the Seas | Royal Caribbean International | 08:00 | 17:00 | — | 5,610 |
| Seven Seas Mariner | — | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 700 |
| Brilliant Lady | — | 08:00 | 18:00 | — | 2,770 |
| Star Pride | — | 08:00 | 22:00 | — | 312 |
| Emerald Sakara | Emerald Cruises | 21:00 | 14:00 | — | n/a |
Arrival timeline
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Norwegian Bliss
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Independence of the Seas
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Star of the Seas
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Seven Seas Mariner
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Brilliant Lady
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Star Pride
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Emerald Sakara
9:00 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: 6 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 31, 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.