St. Maarten (Philipsburg) Cruise Ship Schedule, May 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.
May 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.
May 2027 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
- Wed, May 5, 2027 (3 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Wed, May 5, 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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May 2027 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-04 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2027-05-05 | Amadea | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 508 to 624 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-05-05 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,475 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2027-05-05 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2027-05-06 | MSC Opera | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,142 to 2,570 | n/a |
| 2027-05-10 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2027-05-11 | Icon Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2027-05-18 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2027-05-18 | Icon Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2027-05-19 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,475 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2027-05-20 | MSC Opera | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,142 to 2,570 | n/a |
| 2027-05-24 | Grandeur Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 1,994 to 2,393 | n/a |
| 2027-05-25 | Margaritaville At Sea Beachcomber | Verify with cruise line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,688 to 3,226 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-05-27 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
14 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 May 2027?
This page lists 8 scheduled vessels in May 2027, including Amadea, Carnival Vista, Grandeur Of The Seas, Harmony Of The Seas, Icon Of The Seas, MSC Opera, Margaritaville At Sea Beachcomber, Star Of The Seas. 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 May 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 May 2027, 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.