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Discover Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Caribbean Waters. Dutch Delights.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Philipsburg, St. Maarten

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Seat at overlook viewpoint over Philipsburg in Sint Maarten St Martin Caribbean Find your holiday spot.
Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, cityscape at the Great Salt Pond. Take it all in at St. Maarten.
Two beautiful carribean maccaws on exotic beach at Saona island, Dominican Republic Keep an eye out for the colourful locals.
tropical island beach in the caribbean Soft sands and warm waters.
Two male lionfish (Pterois miles) fighting Lionfish.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

cannons in remains of historic Fort Amsterdam overlooking Philipsburg and Great Bay on the dutch side of caribbean island Sint Maarten

Famous For

Philipsburg has 50 unique dive locations. Kayak to secret coves then visit Fort Amsterdam and see border monuments.

BBQ Ribs cooking on a grill by the road side on St. Maarten Island.

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try the juicy, spice-rubbed BBQ ribs and sweet, fried Johnny cakes. Fresh, zesty guavaberry coladas keep you refreshed.

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten, cityscape at the Great Salt Pond.

Fun Facts

St. Maarten was spotted by Christopher Columbus in 1493. But the island's real history began with French and Dutch settlers who divided the island in 1648.

Port Name & Location

Port of St. Maarten
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

The local language is Dutch, French, Spanish and English. Say "hello" in Spanish: "hola", Dutch: "hallo", French: "bonjour"

Time Zone

AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -4 hours

Currency & Shopping

Netherlands Antilles guilder (ANG)
Tax and duty-free on jewellery electronics and fashion. View our Port Shopping Guide.

Featured Philipsburg Itineraries

Learn More about Philipsburg

Read more on our official travel blog.

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