10 Things You NEED TO KNOW About St Maarten Cruise Port

This is my St Maarten cruise port guide , covering the best things to do near Philipsburg and around the island. If you are cruising to St Maarten in 2026, this video shows you how to plan your day: Maho Beach, Orient Beach, Marigot and Fort Louis, Great Bay, Oyster Pond, taxis, water taxi, and duty-free shopping. I’ve visited St Maarten with P& O Britannia Caribbean Cruises and I’ll share practical tips to help you make the most of your time ashore. If this helped, watch next: • 10 Things You Need to Know About a Caribbean Cruise with P&O – practical tips for the whole region https://youtu.be/Ia-zCM8FJrE • Antigua Cruise Port – 10 Things You Need to Know https://youtu.be/Yxp_krIkXYE • St Lucia Cruise Port – 10 Things You Need to Know - https://youtu.be/PkPVcjjbJp4 • Caribbean Ports Playlist – all my island guides in one place - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL40w_zdtYurmJPsUQ_uNPxeDyagiC54Y2 About me: I’m a British solo traveller who’s visited 70+ countries and cruises regularly with P&O, Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean. I make clear, no-fluff guides to help you plan with confidence. 📍 New videos every week – Subscribe & join the adventure! https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1 #stmaarten #cruiseport #mahobeach #cruisetips #caribbeancruise Chapters 00:00 - 10 Things You Need to Know About St Maarten Cruise Port 00:39 - Philipsburg Cruise Port – What to Expect 01:21 - Dutch and French Culture in One Stop 02:28 - Getting Around the Island 03:21 - Great Bay Beach - Close to Port 04:04 - Orient Beach - Watersports & Relaxation 04:46 - Marigot - French Capital & Fort Louis 05:33 - Island Tours - See It All 06:42 - Duty Free Shopping - Front Street Philipsburg 07:02 - Maho Beach - World Famous Airport Landings 07:53 - Tips for Making the Most of Your Day 08:13 - Outro - What to Watch Next!