St. Maarten (Philipsburg) Cruise Ship Schedule, January 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.
January 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.
January 2028 Summary
- Ship calls
- 35
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 105,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Wed, Jan 19, 2028 (5 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean
Planning tip: Wed, Jan 19, 2028 is the busiest day this month with 5 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
Quick cruise day lookup
Find My Cruise Day
Select your port call date to filter the schedule, see crowd levels, and jump straight to your ship.
January 2028 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-01-01 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-01-01 | Celebrity Summit | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,158 to 2,590 | n/a |
| 2028-01-03 | Celebrity Summit | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,158 to 2,590 | n/a |
| 2028-01-03 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,475 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2028-01-04 | Hero Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-01-05 | Celebrity Silhouette | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,886 to 3,463 | n/a |
| 2028-01-06 | Odyssey Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,844 to 4,805 | n/a |
| 2028-01-10 | Seven Seas Grandeur | Regent Seven Seas | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 754 to 829 | n/a |
| 2028-01-10 | Seven Seas Prestige | Regent Seven Seas | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 822 | n/a |
| 2028-01-10 | Zuiderdam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 1,970 to 2,364 | n/a |
| 2028-01-11 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,026 to 2,431 | n/a |
| 2028-01-12 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-01-12 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,475 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2028-01-12 | Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,036 to 2,443 | n/a |
| 2028-01-13 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-01-14 | Carnival Pride | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2028-01-15 | Eurodam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 21:00 | 13h | 2,104 to 2,525 | n/a |
| 2028-01-17 | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-01-17 | Odyssey Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,844 to 4,805 | n/a |
| 2028-01-18 | Hero Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-01-19 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2028-01-19 | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,232 to 5,078 | n/a |
| 2028-01-19 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2028-01-19 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2028-01-19 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,026 to 2,431 | n/a |
| 2028-01-21 | Seven Seas Prestige | Regent Seven Seas | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 822 | n/a |
| 2028-01-22 | Carnival Miracle | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2028-01-24 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
| 2028-01-25 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-01-25 | Hero Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-01-25 | Oceania Sonata | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | n/a | |
| 2028-01-25 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:30 | 9h 30m | 2,026 to 2,431 | n/a |
| 2028-01-26 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,475 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2028-01-27 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2028-01-31 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,026 to 2,431 | n/a |
35 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your January 2028 Excursion
Once you know your ship's January 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for St. Maarten. With up to 5 ships sharing the pier on the busiest January 2028 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
Related Links
Excursion types for St. Maarten
Detailed Local Guide
Looking for more detail? Our specialist partner for St. Maarten lists local operators with pier-aware pickup timing, transparent pricing, and excursion options tailored to cruise ship schedules.
St. Maarten
Dual-nation culture & beaches
This authority guide helps you compare St. Maarten excursions and plan your port day. St. Maarten Shore Excursions goes deeper with live tour listings, local operator pricing, pier pickup details, and booking options you will not find on generic cruise aggregators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit St. Maarten in January 2028?
This page lists 22 scheduled vessels in January 2028, including Carnival Celebration, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Magic, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Pride, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, and 14 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can St. Maarten arrival times change in January 2028?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust January 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. January 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 January 2028 St. Maarten shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this January 2028 schedule, January 2028 is peak season at St. Maarten, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 5 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 January 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 January 2028.
What excursions suit St. Maarten in January 2028?
January 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 January 2028, including 35 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.