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

July 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.

July 2027 Summary

Ship calls
17
Estimated passenger capacity
51,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Tue, Jul 13, 2027 (3 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line

Planning tip: Tue, Jul 13, 2027 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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July 2027 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2027-07-01MSC OperaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-07-05Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-07-06Margaritaville At Sea BeachcomberVerify with cruise line11:0019:008h2,688 to 3,226Verify with cruise line
2027-07-07Carnival MagicCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2027-07-08Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-07-12Independence Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean11:5919:007h 1m3,630 to 4,356n/a
2027-07-13Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-07-13Icon Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-07-13Carnival FestivaleCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h5,374 to 6,338n/a
2027-07-14Disney FantasyDisney Cruise Line09:0017:008h2,500 to 3,500n/a
2027-07-15MSC OperaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-07-19Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-07-20Icon Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-07-20Margaritaville At Sea BeachcomberVerify with cruise line11:0019:008h2,688 to 3,226Verify with cruise line
2027-07-27Grandeur Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0016:009h1,994 to 2,393n/a
2027-07-29MSC OperaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-07-29Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a

17 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 July 2027?

This page lists 9 scheduled vessels in July 2027, including Carnival Festivale, Carnival Magic, Disney Fantasy, Grandeur Of The Seas, Icon Of The Seas, Independence Of The Seas, MSC Opera, Margaritaville At Sea Beachcomber, and 1 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 July 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 July 2027, including 17 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.