Port-of-Call Edition

St. Maarten

Sint Maarten · Philipsburg cruise port

Philipsburg, Great Bay & Maho Beach

Is this guide right for cruise passengers with one day in St. Maarten? Yes. Gangway Guides St. Maarten is built for the hours between disembarkation and all-aboard. Your ship docks at the A.C. Wathey pier a short boardwalk walk.

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What's Inside

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GPS-Verified Maps

Companion maps help you choose a realistic route from the ship through St. Maarten.

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Cruise-Port Logistics

Dock, tender, shuttle, taxi, and return-buffer decisions organized for a one-day cruise stop.

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Self-Guided Walking Plan

A practical route through Philipsburg, Great Bay & Maho Beach without relying on a large group excursion.

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Food and Local Stops

Where to pause for local flavor, shade, snacks, markets, or a short reset between sights.

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Three Itinerary Tracks

Short, classic, and fuller-day options so the plan fits your actual ship hours.

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Real Prices, Real Timing

Port-day tradeoffs framed around transport, attraction timing, and avoiding expensive mistakes.

The Math

Ship Excursion

$70–160

per person

This Guide

$4.99

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Same sights. Same routes. A fraction of the cost. Keep the savings for the port stop that matters most to you.

One guide covers your entire group. One ship excursion covers one person.

Format & Delivery

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Interactive Maps

Free companion maps included. Open on your phone at the port.

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Also On Your Route

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Don't Wing Your Port Day

Your ship has limited hours in St. Maarten. Make every one count.

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