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Follow the marked exit through the terminal village to the taxi and water-taxi points. The port describes the walk into Philipsburg as about 15 minutes; allow longer from a distant berth or if you need rests."],["An easy first visit","Head for Front Street and the Boardwalk beside Great Bay Beach. The courthouse, shops and waterfront caf\u00e9s are close together. A town walk and a sit-down lunch make a useful short visit without a tour. You can return by water taxi if you prefer to avoid walking in the heat."],["Water taxis and road taxis","Water taxis connect the port with Captain Hodge Wharf, Walter Williams Jetty and Bobby\u2019s Marina. Check the current fare, ticket conditions and final return sailing before buying. At the road-taxi desk, ask whether a quoted fare is per person or per vehicle and agree the return pickup."],["Beaches and trips across the island","Maho Beach has aircraft approaching close overhead, but it needs a road journey and traffic can delay the return. Stay well clear of the airport fence and jet blast. Orient Bay and Marigot are on the French side. For a short call, choose one outing rather than trying to circle the island. Carry the identification your ship requires."],["Money and practical tips","The Caribbean guilder replaced the Netherlands Antillean guilder in 2025. US dollars are widely used, but ask which currency a price is in and how change will be given. Take water and sun protection. Save your terminal location and pickup details before leaving Wi-Fi; check your mobile provider\u2019s roaming terms on both sides of the island."]],"facts":[["Getting ashore","Wathey cruise facility, Point Blanche"],["Into town","About 15 minutes on foot; water taxi alternative"],["Best starting point","Front Street and Great Bay Boardwalk"],["Currency","Caribbean guilder \u00b7 XCG; US dollars widely used"]],"access":"The walk is exposed to heat. Water-taxi boarding involves a moving boat and may include steps; ask about boarding before buying a ticket. For a wheelchair user, arrange a suitable road vehicle in advance. Check gangway access with the ship.","links":[{"url":"https://www.vacationstmaarten.com/","label":"Official Sint Maarten visitor information","detail":"Beaches, activities and current visitor information."},{"url":"https://www.centralbank.cw/functions/banknotes-coins/caribbean-guilder/frequently-asked-questions","label":"Caribbean guilder information","detail":"Current currency advice from the central bank."}],"photo":{"key":"philipsburg","caption":"Philipsburg waterfront and cruise terminal","alt":"View of the Philipsburg boardwalk and cruise ships."},"currencyurl":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=XCG","portmap":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Philipsburg+cruise+port+Sint+Maarten","currency":"XCG","maps":[{"url":"https://portstmaarten.com/cruise/","label":"Port transport and waterfront stops","detail":"Official port information; check the return water-taxi point."},{"url":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dr+A+C+Wathey+Cruise+Facility+Point+Blanche","label":"Wathey cruise facility","detail":"Save the location of the port exit before going ashore."}]}}}