Cruise ships visiting St. Maarten dock at the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities, located in Philipsburg, the island's capital city.
The cruise port is a vital part of St. Maarten's tourism industry, as it welcomes millions of visitors each year. The port has undergone several expansions and upgrades over the years to accommodate the increasing number of cruise ships and passengers. Today, it is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Caribbean.