Maho Beach from the St. Maarten cruise port

Beach20-25 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call

Aircraft land less than 100 feet over the sand just beyond the 2,300 m runway end at Princess Juliana airport. Sunset Bar & Grill posts the arrival times.

Getting there from the ship

From
Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility
Travel time
20-25 minutes by taxi · 11 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Maarten taxi fares.
Cost
Free; taxi $20-25 per car (1-2 people) or $9-10 per person for 3-5 (2022 tariff).
Time to allow
2-3 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 6 h 20 min at Maho Beach, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 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
    8:45 am · At Maho Beach
    20-25 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility.
  3. 3
    3:05 pm · Leave Maho Beach 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

Stay to the side of the beach and never stand behind departing jets; the local government warns of fatal jet blast. Late morning to early afternoon has the most traffic; check the arrivals board before you go.

St. Maarten cruise port: Maho Beach FAQ

How far is Maho Beach from the St. Maarten cruise port?

From Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility it is 20-25 minutes by taxi, about 11 km.

How much does it cost to visit Maho Beach?

Free; taxi $20-25 per car (1-2 people) or $9-10 per person for 3-5 (2022 tariff).

How much time do you need at Maho Beach?

Allow 2-3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Maho Beach, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Maho Beach on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 20-25 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility. Stay to the side of the beach and never stand behind departing jets; the local government warns of fatal jet blast. Late morning to early afternoon has the most traffic; check the arrivals board before you go.

Tours that go to Maho Beach

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 Maho Beach

All 12 places
  • Marigot · Town & walking · 25-40 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.6 km from Maho Beach
  • Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill · Adventure · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.7 km from Maho Beach
  • Fort Amsterdam · Attraction · 10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 6.0 km from Maho Beach
  • Great Bay Beach · Beach · 5-10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 7.0 km from Maho Beach