Marigot from the St. Maarten cruise port

Town & walking25-40 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call

The French capital, with a harbourfront market, cafes and Fort Louis (built 1789) overlooking the bay. The market runs Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Getting there from the ship

From
Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility
Travel time
25-40 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Maarten taxi fares.
Cost
Taxi about $30 (private guide figure); minibus $2-3 from Philipsburg.
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 5 h 50 min at Marigot, 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
    9:00 am · At Marigot
    25-40 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility.
  3. 3
    2:50 pm · Leave Marigot 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

French shops close roughly noon to 14:00, so go in the morning and pay in euros or USD.

St. Maarten cruise port: Marigot FAQ

How far is Marigot from the St. Maarten cruise port?

From Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility it is 25-40 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Marigot?

Taxi about $30 (private guide figure); minibus $2-3 from Philipsburg.

How much time do you need at Marigot?

Allow 2-3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 5 h 50 min at Marigot, 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 Marigot on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 25-40 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility. French shops close roughly noon to 14:00, so go in the morning and pay in euros or USD.

Tours that go to Marigot

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 Marigot

All 12 places
  • Loterie Farm · Nature · 30-35 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.4 km from Marigot
  • Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill · Adventure · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.0 km from Marigot
  • Grand Case · Food & drink · 30-45 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.5 km from Marigot
  • Maho Beach · Beach · 20-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.6 km from Marigot