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Cruises visiting Philipsburg

Quietest
Jul
Busiest
Dec
Upcoming
1,404+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jul (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 695+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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Best cruises that visit Philipsburg

These sailings rank first because they visit Philipsburg while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Viva • Norwegian Cruise Line

17-night Transatlantic Crossing via Funchal, Madeira, La Romana & Alicante

Oct 14, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026 • Barcelona → Galveston

Lowest in 30 days $1,566 below typical ↘
$1,249 · $73/night · great deal · ↓56% below typical
Virgin Voyages

Valiant Lady • Virgin Voyages

12-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Kings Wharf, Bimini & Frederiksted, Saint Croix

Oct 19, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026 • New York → San Juan

Lowest in 90 days $616 below typical
$1,068 · $89/night · great deal · ↓37% below typical
Royal Caribbean International

Icon of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International

7-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Philipsburg & Coco Cay

Aug 22, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026 • Miami ↔

Lowest in 180 days $808 below typical ↘
$1,255 · $179/night · great deal · ↓39% below typical
Cunard Line

Queen Elizabeth • Cunard Line

33-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Los Angeles, Panama Canal & Cruz Bay, Saint John

Sep 24, 2026 → Oct 27, 2026 • Seattle → Miami

Lowest in 30 days $2,439 below typical
$2,242 · $68/night · great deal · ↓52% below typical
P&O Cruises

Iona • P&O Cruises

35-night Transatlantic Crossing via Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Bridgetown

Jan 4, 2027 → Feb 8, 2027 • Southampton ↔

$2,788 below typical ↗
$3,647 · $104/night · great deal · ↓43% below typical
Cunard Line

Queen Elizabeth • Cunard Line

40-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Endicott Arm, Panama Canal & Cruz Bay, Saint John

Sep 17, 2026 → Oct 27, 2026 • Seattle → Miami

Lowest in 180 days $2,658 below typical
$3,016 · $75/night · great deal · ↓47% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Philipsburg, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Philipsburg that day.

Philipsburg is busiest from Dec, with multiple ships per day. Jul are significantly quieter.

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July 2026

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Monday, July 6, 2026

2 ships visit Philipsburg on this date, carrying about ~5,900 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
2
Passengers
~5,900 passengers
Cruises
2
Best fare
$199/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Philipsburg on this date.
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Royal Caribbean International

Independence of the Seas • Royal Caribbean International

9-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Kings Wharf & Philipsburg

Jul 2, 2026 → Jul 11, 2026 • Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) ↔

3% below typical
$1,792 · $199/night · typical price · ↓3% below typical
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Other sailings that call on Philipsburg that same day.
Rhapsody of the Seas • 7 nights
Royal Caribbean International • Eastern Caribbean Loop via Tortola, Philipsburg & Saint John's (Port-Heavy)
$272/night
97% above median

Best time to visit Philipsburg on a cruise

This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Philipsburg still look attractively priced.

July
Priciest
Median price/night
$553
3 visits
Traffic
Jul looks fairly balanced.
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$175
18 visits
Traffic
↑27% vs typical
9 ships • 18 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$114
16 visits
Traffic
↑14% vs typical
7 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
October
Cheapest
Median price/night
$97
23 visits
Traffic
↓30% vs typical
13 ships • 23 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$109
104 visits
Traffic
↓25% vs typical
44 ships • 101 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$151
141 visits
Traffic
↑7% vs typical
53 ships • 138 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$142
102 visits
Traffic
Near typical
39 ships • 99 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$144
92 visits
Traffic
Near typical
37 ships • 92 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$140
98 visits
Traffic
Near typical
33 ships • 97 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$130
56 visits
Traffic
↓13% vs typical
22 ships • 56 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$131
17 visits
Traffic
↑24% vs typical
7 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
June
Median price/night
$129
18 visits
Traffic
↓7% vs typical
6 ships • 18 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Philipsburg

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Transatlantic Crossing via Funchal, Madeira, La Romana & Alicante (Best Balance)

Transatlantic • Next: Oct 14

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $131-$200 / night
$1,249 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Kings Wharf, Bimini & Frederiksted, Saint Croix (Rare Variant)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Oct 19

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $139-$149 / night
$1,068 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Loop via Philipsburg & Coco Cay (Private Island Focus)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Aug 1

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 17 of 28 sailings below typical Typical range: $213-$249 / night
$1,152 · 28 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Los Angeles, Panama Canal & Cruz Bay, Saint John (Rare Variant)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Sep 24

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $97-$164 / night
$2,242 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Transatlantic Crossing via Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Basseterre, Saint Kitts & Bridgetown (Best Balance)

Transatlantic • Next: Jan 4

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $179-$189 / night
$3,647 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Endicott Arm, Panama Canal & Cruz Bay, Saint John (Best Balance)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Sep 17

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $97-$164 / night
$3,016 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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How to visit Philipsburg on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Philipsburg depart from:

Miami
7-34 nights
San Juan
7-23 nights
Fort Lauderdale
7-33 nights

Upcoming port calls in Philipsburg

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Date Ship Line
Jul 20, 2026 Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 28, 2026 Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Jul 29, 2026 Allure of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 3, 2026 Independence of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 3, 2026 Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 4, 2026 Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 5, 2026 Regal Princess Princess Cruises
Aug 6, 2026 Celebrity Beyond Celebrity Cruises
Aug 6, 2026 Star of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 10, 2026 Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 11, 2026 Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 12, 2026 Carnival Magic Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 17, 2026 Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 23, 2026 Norwegian Escape Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 24, 2026 Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 25, 2026 Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 26, 2026 Allure of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 27, 2026 Star of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Aug 31, 2026 Rhapsody of the Seas Royal Caribbean International
Sep 3, 2026 Celebrity Beyond Celebrity Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Philipsburg

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Philipsburg.

What is the best time to visit Philipsburg on a cruise?
October currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Philipsburg, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Philipsburg busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Philipsburg. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Philipsburg?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Philipsburg include Transatlantic Crossing via Funchal, Madeira, La Romana & Alicante (Best Balance), Eastern Caribbean Arc via Kings Wharf, Bimini & Frederiksted, Saint Croix (Rare Variant), and Eastern Caribbean Loop via Philipsburg & Coco Cay (Private Island Focus). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Philipsburg?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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