Where do cruise ships dock in Philipsburg St Maarten?

Where do cruise ships dock in Philipsburg St Maarten?

Port Philipsburg
Cruise ships to St Maarten Island dock at Port Philipsburg – located on the island’s southern coast. The port is managed by the Harbour Group of Companies (port authority). The port has two cruise ship piers. Pier 1 has length 545 m (1788 ft) and capacity to dock 4 ships simultaneously.

Where is the port of Philipsburg?

Sint Maarten
Where is the Port? PHILIPSBURG is located at Caribbean Sea, Caribbean Sea in Sint Maarten at coordinates N 18° 00′ 46.80″ – W 063° 02′ 48.53″. The official UN/Locode of this port is SXPHI.

What is in port Phillipsburg?

Just walk up to the transport booth at the end of the pier and choose from a number of choices availed to you.

• Explore the Town of Philipsburg.
• Great Bay Beach.
• Tour of the Island.
• Wild Guava Berry Liquor Tasting.
• Shop in Marigot.
• Enjoy Great Views.
• Orient Beach.
• Visit the Chill and Fun, Loterie Farm.

Is Philipsburg St Maarten part of the US?

Maarten is a sovereign country. Its legal system is jointly operated with other Dutch Caribbean countries as well as the Netherlands. Its capital is Philipsburg, and its currency is the Netherlands Antillean Guilder NAF.

Is Philipsburg St Maarten French or Dutch?

Maarten (Sint Maarten) is the Dutch half, and St. Martin is French.

What is Philipsburg St Maarten known for?

As the capital, the town of Philipsburg is one of the main commercial and cultural hubs of Sint Maarten. It has a shopping street, a thriving port and an array of white-sand beaches. Wander along the beachside roadway for captivating sights, great shopping opportunities and excellent views of the Caribbean Sea.

How much is the water taxi in St. Maarten?

There are regular taxis for $3 per person or the water taxi for $5 one way or $7 per person for unlimited rides for the day.

Is Orient Beach Open now?

The remaining stretch of Orient Beach is wide open and both residents and return visitors can’t escape the beauty of the bay to be back in its natural state.

What is Philipsburg St. Maarten known for?

What is in St. Maarten port?

Best Attractions near the Cruise Port in Saint Martin/Sint…

• Indulgence by the Sea. St. Maarten.
• Little Bay Beach. St. Maarten.
• Treasure Seeker. St. Maarten.
• Wathey Square. Photo courtesy of Vacation St.
• Water UFO. St.
• Sunset Bar and Grill. Airport – Sfg.
• Saint Maarten Culinary Tours. Photo courtesy of St.
• Casino Royale. St.

Is Philipsburg St. Maarten French or Dutch?

Which side is better St. Maarten?

Beaches: With much more unspoiled shoreline than Sint Maarten, the French side definitely has the advantage for beaches, with popular Orient Bay Beach drawing crowds, and the peaceful Friar’s Bay and appropriately named Happy Bay providing all the white sands and blue waters you’d expect on a Caribbean visit.