St. Maarten (Philipsburg) Cruise Ship Schedule, April 2028
St. Maarten cruise schedules show arrivals at the Dr. A.C. Wathey terminal in Philipsburg. Itineraries may use St. Maarten, Sint Maarten, or St. Martin, but ship times apply to Philipsburg docking.
April 2028 Schedule Overview
St. Maarten cruise schedules show arrivals at the Dr. A.C. Wathey terminal in Philipsburg. Itineraries may use St. Maarten, Sint Maarten, or St. Martin, but ship times apply to Philipsburg docking. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
April 2028 Summary
- Ship calls
- 14
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 42,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Tue, Apr 4, 2028 (3 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean
Planning tip: Tue, Apr 4, 2028 is the busiest day this month with 3 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
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April 2028 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-04-04 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
| 2028-04-04 | Hero Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-04-04 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:30 | 9h 30m | 2,026 to 2,431 | n/a |
| 2028-04-05 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-04-05 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,475 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2028-04-06 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-04-10 | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-04-10 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,026 to 2,431 | n/a |
| 2028-04-11 | Hero Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-04-12 | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 4,232 to 5,078 | n/a |
| 2028-04-18 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:30 | 9h 30m | 2,026 to 2,431 | n/a |
| 2028-04-19 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,475 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2028-04-20 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-04-25 | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,232 to 5,078 | n/a |
14 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your April 2028 Excursion
Once you know your ship's April 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for St. Maarten. With up to 3 ships sharing the pier on the busiest April 2028 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit St. Maarten in April 2028?
This page lists 8 scheduled vessels in April 2028, including Carnival Firenze, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Eclipse, Harmony Of The Seas, Hero Of The Seas, Rhapsody Of The Seas, Star Of The Seas. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can St. Maarten arrival times change in April 2028?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust April 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.
How early should I book a April 2028 St. Maarten shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this April 2028 schedule, April 2028 is shoulder season at St. Maarten, so book popular tours one to two weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 3 ships, when operators sell out fastest. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at St. Maarten in April 2028?
Plan to be back at the St. Maarten terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port.
What excursions suit St. Maarten in April 2028?
April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. St. Maarten crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.
View the St. Maarten cruise ship schedule for April 2028, including 14 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.