Philipsburg is the main town and capital of the country of Sint Maarten. The town is situated on a narrow stretch of land between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. It functions as the commercial center of Saint Martin island, whereof Sint Maarten encompasses the southern half. As of 2011, it has 1,327 inhabitants. Philipsburg also has a port that is visited by many cruise liners, ships like Celebrity Solstice, Crown Princess,Disney Magic, and since 2010, Oasis of the Seas & Anthem of the Seas.
Philipsburg , Sint Maarten
Great trip, all processes flowed well except a way to get from Airport to Marriott. No wifi on board ship except a pay per day of $9.95 US.'Senior Honey Moon' in Jamaica. read more
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