St. Maarten cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
St. Maarten, Sint Maarten (Eastern Caribbean). A water taxi and a 10-minute walk both reach Philipsburg's beach. Maho Beach is about 25 minutes by taxi in normal traffic.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuba / helmet dive | – | $123 | $138 | – | $120 | 5/5 |
| Party / sunset cruise | – | $88 | – | – | $45 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $93 | $163 | – | $132 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $83 | $89 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | $145 | – | – | $114 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $114 | $182 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $103 | $168 | – | $149 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $62 | $69 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $135 | $217 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $80 | $128 | – | $70 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $52 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $62 | $108 | – | $57 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for St. Maarten were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in St. Maarten Carnival in St. Maarten NCL in St. Maarten MSC in St. Maarten
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg Great Bay beach | 723 m | ~15 min walk |
| Maho Beach | 8.1 km | ~20 min by road |
| Orient Bay | 8.5 km | ~25 min by road |
| Marigot | 7.0 km | ~20 min by road |
Distances are measured from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise Facility, Philipsburg. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
None of the common tour types here involves a long transfer.