St Maarten Cruise Port: What's Actually WORTH IT in 2026?
St Maarten Cruise Port WORTH IT? Water taxi to Philipsburg and Great Bay Beach. Check cruise prices → https://cruiserschoice.com/book (affiliate) In this guide I cover the port area St Maarten, the water taxi to Philipsburg, Front Street shopping and bars, and Great Bay Beach — all on foot, no excursions needed. Every verdict is Worth It or Skip It so you can plan your port day in minutes. This video is not sponsored. Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for supporting Cruisers Choice! CRUISE ESSENTIALS — What I Actually Pack (Amazon) → • Magnetic Hooks (for cabins): https://amzn.to/49Ul2Kj • Over-the-Door Organizer: https://amzn.to/4emSNVQ • Cruise-Approved Power Strip: https://amzn.to/4vQz1cE • Hanging Toiletry Bag: https://amzn.to/4uvgOQz TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — St Maarten Port Area: Worth It or Skip It? 1:04 — Water Taxi to Philipsburg (Price & Process) 2:01 — Front Street: Shopping, Bars & Restaurants 3:35 — Great Bay Beach: Worth the Walk? 4:44 — Is the Port Worth Leaving at All? 5:18 — Final Verdicts & St Maarten Cruise Tips Enjoyed the video? Subscribe for new cruise guides every Monday → https://youtube.com/@cruiserschoice 🚢 Get my Weekly Newsletter to save time & money 👉 https://www.cruiserschoice.com/newsletter I'm Andy Hodges — 20+ years sailing every major line. I do honest reviews to save you time & money. #StMaarten #Philipsburg #CruisePort