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
Wide golden sand beach along the Philipsburg Boardwalk
Creole restaurant in Sucker Garden serving Caribbean flavors
Local museum chronicling Arawak heritage and colonial salt history
Lively Boardwalk grill serving burgers and island flavours
Fast counter for hot Caribbean roti and hearty bites
Classic open-air beach bar on Great Bay
Sweet shop packed with confectionery and island treats
Vibrant waterfront photo spot in central Philipsburg
Sint Maarten bar and restaurant offering drinks and t-shirts
Dutch-inspired bar and lounge on Front Street
Fun-loving beach bar on the lively Boardwalk
Pirate-themed bar and grill right on the boardwalk
Duty-free luxury fine watches and jewelry boutique
Beachwear and swimwear boutique on the Boardwalk
Centrally located pharmacy on Front Street
Homestyle Jamaican and local Caribbean cooking
Front Street souvenir and tropical gifts shop
Historic central square and water taxi landing in town
Laid-back Boardwalk music and drinks pub
Authentic Indian cuisine off Front Street
Local bakery and cafe for fresh pastries and breads
Quick-stop regional kitchen on Pondfill Road
Scenic, tranquil cove beach west of Great Bay
Historic 18th-century resting place on Kerkhof Straat
217-metre summit crowned by Fort Willem I ruins
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Artisanal Italian gelato counter on Boardwalk Boulevard
Movie prop museum curated by original Star Wars sculptor
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.