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St. Maarten (Philipsburg) Cruise Ship Schedule, April 2027

St. Maarten cruise schedules show arrivals at the Dr. A.C. Wathey terminal in Philipsburg. Itineraries may use St. Maarten, Sint Maarten, or St. Martin, but ship times apply to Philipsburg docking.

April 2027 Schedule Overview

St. Maarten cruise schedules show arrivals at the Dr. A.C. Wathey terminal in Philipsburg. Itineraries may use St. Maarten, Sint Maarten, or St. Martin, but ship times apply to Philipsburg docking. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.

April 2027 at St. Maarten: April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. St. Maarten crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.

April 2027 Summary

Ship calls
29
Estimated passenger capacity
87,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (4 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Marella Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line

Planning tip: Thu, Apr 1, 2027 is the busiest day this month with 4 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.

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April 2027 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2027-04-01Carnival FirenzeCarnival Cruise Line07:0016:009h4,232 to 5,078n/a
2027-04-01Celebrity AscentCelebrity Cruises08:0018:0010h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2027-04-01Enchanted PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0018:0010h3,668 to 4,402n/a
2027-04-01MSC OperaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-04-04Seven Seas PrestigeVerify with cruise line08:0018:0010h822Verify with cruise line
2027-04-04Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Cruises08:3017:008h 30m2,130 to 2,556n/a
2027-04-07Carnival VistaCarnival Cruise Line08:0017:009h3,930 to 4,716n/a
2027-04-07Celebrity XcelCelebrity Cruises08:0018:0010h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2027-04-07Vision Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,036 to 2,443n/a
2027-04-08Marella VoyagerMarella Cruises08:0018:0010h1,912 to 2,669n/a
2027-04-08Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-04-10ZuiderdamVerify with cruise line08:0017:009h1,970 to 2,364Verify with cruise line
2027-04-11Enchanted PrincessPrincess Cruises08:0018:0010h3,668 to 4,402n/a
2027-04-11Marella Explorer 2Marella Cruises08:0018:0010h1,814 to 2,177n/a
2027-04-12Celebrity AscentCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,260 to 3,521n/a
2027-04-12MSC World EuropaMSC Cruises09:0019:0010hn/an/a
2027-04-13Icon Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-04-13MSC MeravigliaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h4,488 to 5,386n/a
2027-04-14Regal PrincessPrincess Cruises07:0017:0010h3,560 to 4,272n/a
2027-04-15Allure Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h5,490 to 6,314n/a
2027-04-18Caribbean PrincessPrincess Cruises07:0016:009h3,138 to 3,766n/a
2027-04-20Harmony Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,475 to 6,314n/a
2027-04-21Carnival MagicCarnival Cruise Line09:0018:009h3,690 to 4,428n/a
2027-04-22Disney DreamDisney Cruise Line08:0017:009h2,500 to 3,500n/a
2027-04-22MSC MagnificaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,506 to 3,007n/a
2027-04-22MSC OperaMSC Cruises08:0018:0010h2,142 to 2,570n/a
2027-04-22Star Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-04-27Icon Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2027-04-27Margaritaville At Sea BeachcomberVerify with cruise line11:0019:008h2,688 to 3,226Verify with cruise line

29 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.

Plan Your April 2027 Excursion

Once you know your ship's April 2027 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for St. Maarten. With up to 4 ships sharing the pier on the busiest April 2027 day, book signature tours before they sell out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit St. Maarten in April 2027?

This page lists 24 scheduled vessels in April 2027, including Allure Of The Seas, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Magic, Carnival Vista, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Xcel, and 16 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can St. Maarten arrival times change in April 2027?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust April 2027 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.

How early should I book a April 2027 St. Maarten shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this April 2027 schedule, April 2027 is shoulder season at St. Maarten, so book popular tours one to two weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 4 ships, when operators sell out fastest. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.

How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at St. Maarten in April 2027?

Plan to be back at the St. Maarten terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port.

What excursions suit St. Maarten in April 2027?

April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. St. Maarten crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.

View the St. Maarten cruise ship schedule for April 2027, including 29 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.