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

November 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.

November 2028 at St. Maarten: November is shoulder season as hurricane risk winds down and winter cruise traffic ramps up. St. Maarten balances warm weather with more manageable crowds. Seas generally settle, favouring reef snorkel and catamaran sails.

November 2028 Summary

Ship calls
3
Estimated passenger capacity
9,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Wed, Nov 1, 2028 (1 ships)
Main cruise lines
Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas

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November 2028 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2028-11-01Oceania AureliaOceania Cruises07:0019:0012hn/a
2028-11-14Seven Seas MarinerRegent Seven Seas07:0015:008h708 to 779n/a
2028-11-25Seven Seas MarinerRegent Seven Seas07:0017:0010h708 to 779n/a

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

Plan Your November 2028 Excursion

Once you know your ship's November 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for St. Maarten. Start with our authority port guide, then browse specialist local operators with pier-aware pickup and clear return-timing policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit St. Maarten in November 2028?

This page lists 2 scheduled vessels in November 2028, including Oceania Aurelia, Seven Seas Mariner. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can St. Maarten arrival times change in November 2028?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust November 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. November is shoulder season as hurricane risk winds down and winter cruise traffic ramps up, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.

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

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this November 2028 schedule, November 2028 is shoulder season at St. Maarten, so book popular tours one to two weeks ahead. 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 November 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.

What excursions suit St. Maarten in November 2028?

November is shoulder season as hurricane risk winds down and winter cruise traffic ramps up. St. Maarten balances warm weather with more manageable crowds. Seas generally settle, favouring reef snorkel and catamaran sails.

View the St. Maarten cruise ship schedule for November 2028, including 3 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.