Front Street and Old Street, Philipsburg from the St. Maarten cruise port

Town & walking5-10 minutes by taxi1-2 hoursFits a typical call

The island's main duty-free shopping street, about 0.7 miles from the pier, with Old Street one block parallel (0.8 miles) for quieter cafes.

Getting there from the ship

From
Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility
Travel time
5-10 minutes by taxi · 1.1 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Maarten taxi fares.
Cost
Free to walk.
Time to allow
1-2 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Front Street, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:30 am · At Front Street
    5-10 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility.
  3. 3
    3:20 pm · Leave Front Street by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for St. Maarten; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Compare duty-free prices before buying, and shop on the way back so you are not carrying bags to the beach.

St. Maarten cruise port: Front Street FAQ

How far is Front Street from the St. Maarten cruise port?

From Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility it is 5-10 minutes by taxi, about 1.1 km.

How much does it cost to visit Front Street?

Free to walk.

How much time do you need at Front Street?

Allow 1-2 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Front Street, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Front Street on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 5-10 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility. Compare duty-free prices before buying, and shop on the way back so you are not carrying bags to the beach.

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