Port Day Timeline

One Day in
St Maarten

Hour-by-hour plan from gangway to departure — Maho Beach, Orient Beach or catamaran with return buffer.

  • Maho Beach
  • Orient Beach
  • Catamaran Sailing
  • Cruise-Friendly Returns

Sample timeline for an 8–10 hour Philipsburg call. Adjust for your ship's actual times.

Classic St Maarten Port Day

  1. 08:00
    Depart pier

    Meet Maho transfer or catamaran — morning slots beat afternoon crowds at Maho Beach.

  2. 09:30
    Maho Beach or catamaran sail

    Choose plane spotting or a half-day sail with snorkel — both are cruise favourites.

  3. 13:00
    Orient Beach or island tour

    French-side beach lunch or Dutch & French highlights drive if energy allows.

  4. 15:30
    Philipsburg stroll

    Front Street shopping and waterfront cafés near the pier before return buffer.

  5. 17:00
    Back at ship

    Build your own buffer before published all-aboard — confirm times with your ship and operator.