Philipsburg, St. Maarten

[sailingmickey]

We will aboard the Harmony in March docking at the Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facilities, St. Maarten's pier and cruise termina in in March.  It is my understanding the terminal is a good 20 minute walk, since I can only walk short distances, I am traveling with a scooter.  Is there accessible transportation from the port to the center of Philipsburg? 

 

Suggestions of what to do in Philipsburg will be appreciated.

 

Thank you!!

 

 

[Essiesmom]

You shouldn't need accessible transportation unless your scooter battery doesn't hold a charge.  You should be able to scoot right into town - don't know the distance...less than a mile?  If you can go up and down a couple of steps you can take the little ferry across...I have seen them help people on and load their scooter.  EM

[mets123]

Keep in mind that not all ferries are accessible. You may have to wait a few minutes for one that is. That being said, it's very doable.

[sailingmickey]

Thank you so much for all of your replies.  Looking forward to St.Maartan

[mets123]

FYI, there is a shopping area right on the pier. Plenty of shops, bars, and places to eat.

[lenquixote66]

It is one and one half miles from the cruise port to downtow

[sailingmickey]

Thank you, that is important to know, I doubt my husband can walk that far (stroke survivor).  Guess we will have to find accessible transportation from the port to downtown.