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St. Maarten (Philipsburg) Cruise Ship Schedule, February 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.

February 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.

February 2028 at St. Maarten: February falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect St. Maarten to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.

February 2028 Summary

Ship calls
31
Estimated passenger capacity
93,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Tue, Feb 1, 2028 (3 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean

Planning tip: Tue, Feb 1, 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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February 2028 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2028-02-01Carnival MiracleCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h2,124 to 2,549n/a
2028-02-01Hero Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2028-02-01Odyssey Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean09:0017:008h3,844 to 4,805n/a
2028-02-02Carnival FirenzeCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h4,232 to 5,078n/a
2028-02-02Celebrity XcelCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-02-02Seven Seas PrestigeRegent Seven Seas09:0017:008h822n/a
2028-02-03Symphony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,518 to 6,370n/a
2028-02-04Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,850 to 3,420n/a
2028-02-07Celebrity AscentCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-02-08Rhapsody Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:309h 30m2,026 to 2,431n/a
2028-02-09Celebrity ApexCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-02-09Harmony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,475 to 6,314n/a
2028-02-10Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2028-02-13Oceania MarinaOceania Cruises07:0017:0010h1,258 to 1,447n/a
2028-02-14Rhapsody Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,026 to 2,431n/a
2028-02-15EurodamHolland America Line08:0017:009h2,104 to 2,525n/a
2028-02-15Hero Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2028-02-16Carnival FirenzeCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h4,232 to 5,078n/a
2028-02-16Carnival MagicCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2028-02-22Celebrity EclipseCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,850 to 3,420n/a
2028-02-22Rhapsody Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:309h 30m2,026 to 2,431n/a
2028-02-22Vision Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,036 to 2,443n/a
2028-02-23Carnival FirenzeCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h4,232 to 5,078n/a
2028-02-23Celebrity ApexCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-02-24Oceania MarinaOceania Cruises07:0017:0010h1,258 to 1,447n/a
2028-02-24Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2028-02-26Oceania SonataOceania Cruises08:0018:0010hn/a
2028-02-28Celebrity AscentCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-02-28Rhapsody Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,026 to 2,431n/a
2028-02-29Adventure Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean09:0018:009h3,382 to 4,058n/a
2028-02-29Hero Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a

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

Plan Your February 2028 Excursion

Once you know your ship's February 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for St. Maarten. With up to 3 ships sharing the pier on the busiest February 2028 day, book signature tours before they sell out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit St. Maarten in February 2028?

This page lists 19 scheduled vessels in February 2028, including Adventure Of The Seas, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Magic, Carnival Miracle, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Xcel, and 11 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can St. Maarten arrival times change in February 2028?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust February 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. February falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.

How early should I book a February 2028 St. Maarten shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this February 2028 schedule, February 2028 is peak season at St. Maarten, so book must-do tours two to three 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 February 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, which is common in February 2028.

What excursions suit St. Maarten in February 2028?

February falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect St. Maarten to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.

View the St. Maarten cruise ship schedule for February 2028, including 31 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.