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Super Crowded

How crowded is Philipsburg on Jan 24, 2027?

Super Crowded day in Philipsburg — 5 ships carrying about 9,261 passengers, 66% above a typical day.

  • 5 shipsin port
  • 9,261est. passengers
  • +66%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
Costa FavolosaCosta Cruises07:0013:00—3,780
IonaP&O Cruises07:0018:00—581
Mein Schiff 3TUI Cruises07:3022:00—1,253
Marella DiscoveryMarella Cruises08:0018:00—1
Carnival DreamCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:00—3,646

Arrival timeline

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Costa Favolosa
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Iona
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Mein Schiff 3
7:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Marella Discovery
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Carnival Dream
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: 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: Jan 24, 2027
  • 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.