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St Martin/St Maarten / Special Interests / Cruise Ship

By Sara Macefield

St Martin/St Maarten is a popular cruise stop with several of the larger ships calling at Philipsburg on the Dutch side and smaller, more upmarket vessels docking on the French side.

One of the world’s largest cruise ships, (capable of taking 6,000 passengers), owned by Royal Caribbean International, calls at the specially-constructed dock at Philipsburg while other ships calling here are from companies including Disney Cruises and Holland America Line. More upmarket lines stopping at Philipsburg include Crystal Cruises, while Marigot attracts ships from Azamara Club Cruises and several of the lines listed below.

Ships we recommend are owned by the following companies:

Compagnie du Ponant - Gallic luxury and continental charm are the hallmarks of this upscale line’s fleet of five ships, including a three-masted yacht and three mega-yachts, which offer bilingual sailings in sumptuous surrounds.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises - Its three ships exude spacious elegance and plush surroundings along with first-rate service and outstanding cuisine.

SeaDream Yacht Club - Its two mega-yachts are full of sophistication and style more reminiscent of an upmarket boutique hotel, with an emphasis on luxury, privacy and intimacy.

Silversea - Seriously upmarket and unashamedly opulent, this family-owned line’s six ships offer all-suite accommodation, first-rate service and exquisite cuisine.

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Experience the sights and sounds of Orient Beach
  2. Swim to Pinel Island for a decadent lunch at Karibuni
  3. Climb to Fort-Louis above Marigot and appreciate the historic views
  4. Enjoy classic French cuisine in Grand-Case
  5. Sail to Anguilla or St Barth’s for the day

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