St. Maarten is a Caribbean cruise call on the Dutch side of the island of Saint Martin, within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Ships usually dock near Philipsburg, where visitors can reach shops, beaches, bars and the seafront boardwalk with little effort. Popular options include Great Bay Beach, island tours, viewpoints and trips to the French side of the island. Maho Beach is known for aircraft passing low overhead, though it can be very busy. St. Maarten suits passengers who want an easy beach day, duty-free shopping and a lively Caribbean port close to the ship.
Cruise from Southampton – New York – Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) – Basseterre (St. Kitts) – English Harbour (Antigua) – Philipsburg (St. Maarten) – New York – Return to Southampton.