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Eastern Caribbean

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

One small island, two nations and the world's most famous airport beach.

Philipsburg is the capital of Dutch Sint Maarten, sharing its island with French Saint-Martin. The cruise pier sits on Great Bay, a water-taxi ride from the boardwalk and Front Street. Visitors cross the open border to Marigot's markets or head to Maho Beach to watch jets pass just overhead.

  • Two nations, one island
  • Maho Beach
  • Front Street
  • Great Bay
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What St. Maarten is known for

  • Maho Beach

    A beach at the end of the airport runway where arriving jets skim the sand.

  • Front Street

    Philipsburg's main shopping street, running parallel to the Great Bay boardwalk.

  • Marigot

    The French-side capital, known for its waterfront market and Fort Louis.

Quick facts

Country
Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Shared with
Saint-Martin (France)
Currency
Caribbean guilder; US dollars widely accepted
Languages
Dutch, English
Port type
Dock (Great Bay)
Game route from Miami
about 1,119 nautical miles

St. Maarten in the game

Unlocks at Explorer Level 6. Arrive to collect the stamp, then pass four missions and gather all five souvenirs to become a Port Master.

  • Port Trivia

    Five questions about this destination.

  • Harbor Pilot

    Steer through ten gates. The closer to the centre of each, the more it scores.

  • Souvenir Match

    Flip cards and pair up local souvenirs.

  • Souvenir Hunt

    Spot the listed keepsakes hidden on the quay.

Souvenirs to collect

  • Guavaberry bottle
  • Model jet from Maho
  • Delft-blue tile
  • French market basket
  • Salt pond crystal

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Destination information is a general guide and can change. Voyages in Port Hopper World are simulated and are not real itineraries.