Grand Case from the St. Maarten cruise port

Food & drink30-45 minutes by taxi3 hoursFits a typical call

A seaside village on the northwest coast with a mile-long main street and more than two dozen restaurants, plus a long sand beach.

Getting there from the ship

From
Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility
Travel time
30-45 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Maarten taxi fares.
Cost
Taxi $35-40 from the port (1-2 people); meals extra.
Time to allow
3 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 5 h 40 min at Grand Case, enough for a visit (allow 3 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
    9:05 am · At Grand Case
    30-45 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility.
  3. 3
    2:45 pm · Leave Grand Case 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

Pick a lunch spot before you arrive and reserve if possible; allow the return drive of up to 45 minutes.

St. Maarten cruise port: Grand Case FAQ

How far is Grand Case from the St. Maarten cruise port?

From Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility it is 30-45 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Grand Case?

Taxi $35-40 from the port (1-2 people); meals extra.

How much time do you need at Grand Case?

Allow 3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 5 h 40 min at Grand Case, enough for a visit (allow 3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Grand Case on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 30-45 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility. Pick a lunch spot before you arrive and reserve if possible; allow the return drive of up to 45 minutes.

Tours that go to Grand Case

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Grand Case

All 12 places
  • Loterie Farm · Nature · 30-35 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.6 km from Grand Case
  • Orient Bay · Beach · 25-35 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.5 km from Grand Case
  • Pinel Island · Beach · 25-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.0 km from Grand Case
  • Marigot · Town & walking · 25-40 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.5 km from Grand Case