Learn more about Philippsburg
• Geography - Position and attractions On the island of Saint-Martin, in the northeast of the Antilles, Philipsburg is the capital of the Dutch area of the island. This city is known to house areas renowned for its different duty-free stores. Among them are the two main streets of the city, Backstreet and Front Street. Philipsburg is also a destination of choice to enjoy the fabulous climate and the Caribbean paradise beaches. Placed on the verge of Great Bay, the city offers long sandy beaches. Great Bay Beach, the longest of them, is bordered by a pleasant maritime walk punctuated by restaurants and bars. Nautical activities such as snorkeling or windsurfing are offered by certain cruising companies from this long beach. North of the city, Great Salt Pond, a salt water pond, invited to a kayak ride. West of Philipsburg is another site conducive to nautical activities, it is Little Bay. Its beach is also quite conducive to relaxation. • Visit places and on -site activities During your stopover in Philipsburg, make a detour by the most famous artery in the city, FrontStretreet. Casinos, shops and restaurants are increasing there to attract visitors. The other famous city artery, Backstreet, is further north, a minute of walking. Here, in addition to the off -center shops, you will discover an authentic Dutch mill. In the south of the city, you will find the Sint Maarten Museum which traces the past on the island of Saint-Martin and its crafts. This museum also has a large collection of pre -Columbian archaeological pieces. About 600 meters from there is another place of exhibition known as Sint Maarten National Heritage Foundation. The exhibitions of this museum highlight the culture of Saint-Martinois and the history of its division into two territories. For lovers of old stones, a stopover in Philipsburg is an opportunity to discover the Fort Amsterdam built in 1630 and the courthouse, a construction dating from 1793 and now sheltering the courthouse.
Are you going on a cruise from Philipsburg? Here is the practical information about this port. • Port country: United States • Type of port: Maritime • Main destination served: Caribbean - Antilles • Departure terminal: D2 Where is the port of Philipsburg? The Philipsburg seaport in the United States is located in 183 BC. Champlain, Philipsburg, QC J0J 1N0, Canada. Here are the GPS coordinates 45.03949979999999, -73.0783038. The port is located 3.545 km from the city center and 1.8 km from the nearest airport. The opening hours are 9 a.m. 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. 6 p.m. How to go to the port? To get to the port of Philipsburg, nothing could be simpler. You can arrive at the car port and park in the nearest parking lot located less than 82.9 km from the port and whose address is 200 N 13th ST, Philipsburg, PA 16866, USA. Regarding the price of the parking lot, count a package of around € 105 for a week of parking. Otherwise, you can use public transport and come by taxi, bus. What cruising companies departing from Philipsburg? Prestige companies are available including Royal Caribbean. Boats like the Symphony of the Seas sailed at sea with the main destination Caribbean. COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIERS: new measures to deal with the resumption of the epidemic are put in place. Companies provide hydroalcoholic gel for the hands and require passengers to respect social distancing. What services and amenities can I find at the port ?: Services and amenities include: toilet, ticket distributor, drinking and snacks distributor, waiting room, instructions, car rental companies.