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St. Maarten (Philipsburg) Cruise Ship Schedule, August 2027

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.

August 2027 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.

August 2027 Summary

Ship calls
19
Estimated passenger capacity
57,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Tue, Aug 3, 2027 (2 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line

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August 2027 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2027-08-02Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-08-03Icon Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-08-03Margaritaville At Sea BeachcomberVerify with cruise line11:0019:008h2,688 to 3,226Verify with cruise line
2027-08-04Carnival MagicCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2027-08-09Independence Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean11:5919:007h 1m3,630 to 4,356n/a
2027-08-10Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-08-10Harmony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,475 to 6,314n/a
2027-08-11Carnival FestivaleCarnival Cruise Line07:0016:009h5,374 to 6,338n/a
2027-08-12MSC OperaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-08-16Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-08-17Margaritaville At Sea BeachcomberVerify with cruise line11:0019:008h2,688 to 3,226Verify with cruise line
2027-08-19Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-08-24Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-08-24Hero Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-08-25Harmony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,475 to 6,314n/a
2027-08-26MSC OperaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-08-30Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-08-31Hero Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-08-31Margaritaville At Sea BeachcomberVerify with cruise line11:0019:008h2,688 to 3,226Verify with cruise line

19 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit St. Maarten in August 2027?

This page lists 10 scheduled vessels in August 2027, including Carnival Festivale, Carnival Magic, Grandeur Of The Seas, Harmony Of The Seas, Hero Of The Seas, Icon Of The Seas, Independence Of The Seas, MSC Opera, and 2 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

How accurate are cruise ship schedules?

Published schedules are planning guides sourced from verified imports. They are not guaranteed. Weather, tender conditions, and cruise line itinerary changes can alter arrival and departure times.

Can arrival and departure times change?

Yes. Cruise lines and port authorities adjust times for weather, pier traffic, tender operations, and operational delays. Check your ship's daily program on port day before disembarking.

How early should I book a shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this August 2027 schedule, book must-do tours at least one to two weeks ahead on busy call days. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife excursions sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.

How much time should I leave before returning to the ship?

Plan to be at the terminal or tender pickup point 30-60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on tender ports, full-day tours, and dates with multiple ships in port.

View the St. Maarten cruise ship schedule for August 2027, including 19 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.