Ships dock at Port St. Maarten Cruise Terminal. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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One cruise terminal.
Walk times from Port St. Maarten Cruise Terminal.
Terminal visitor information desk at the cruise dock
Vibrant waterfront photo spot in central Philipsburg
Local museum chronicling Arawak heritage and colonial salt history
Lively Boardwalk grill serving burgers and island flavours
Sweet shop packed with confectionery and island treats
Sint Maarten bar and restaurant offering drinks and t-shirts
Fast counter for hot Caribbean roti and hearty bites
Dutch-inspired bar and lounge on Front Street
Classic open-air beach bar on Great Bay
Fun-loving beach bar on the lively Boardwalk
Pirate-themed bar and grill right on the boardwalk
Beachwear and swimwear boutique on the Boardwalk
Historic central square and water taxi landing in town
Centrally located pharmacy on Front Street
Homestyle Jamaican and local Caribbean cooking
Front Street souvenir and tropical gifts shop
Duty-free luxury fine watches and jewelry boutique
Iconic 1793 wooden colonial landmark on Wathey Square
Laid-back Boardwalk music and drinks pub
Authentic Indian cuisine off Front Street
Wide golden sand beach along the Philipsburg Boardwalk
Local bakery and cafe for fresh pastries and breads
Historic 18th-century resting place on Kerkhof Straat
Quick-stop regional kitchen on Pondfill Road
Scenic, tranquil cove beach west of Great Bay
217-metre summit crowned by Fort Willem I ruins
Creole restaurant in Sucker Garden serving Caribbean flavors
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Movie prop museum curated by original Star Wars sculptor
Artisanal Italian gelato counter on Boardwalk Boulevard
Colonial Dutch fort peninsula guarding Great Bay and Little Bay
Authentic local spot cooking Caribbean cassava and coalpot fare
Second-highest peak on the Dutch side with sweeping vistas
More ports nearby: Saba, Basseterre (St. Kitts), Montserrat, St John's, Road Town.