Independent Shore Excursions: Plan your port day with your cruise group before everyone walks off the ship.
Terminal-to-Attraction Station Planner

Philipsburg Cruise Terminal to Orient Bay Beach

Distance 7.5 miles
Typical Travel Time Typical planning estimate: about 20 - 25 minutes
Estimated Taxi Cost Typical taxi fare estimate; confirm current local pricing at the pier

Directions & Route Guidance

Exit the A.C. Wathey Cruise Facility gates and take a registered taxi to Orient Bay Beach on the French side of the island.

Transit Disclosure: Typical planning estimate. Confirm current taxi/transport timing when you arrive. Plan a return buffer of at least 1.5 hours before your ship's scheduled all-aboard time. Do not make tight connections depending on exact transit windows.
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Transit Coordinator Tips: Orient Bay Beach

Orient Bay is on the French side of the island. Typical planning estimate is 25 minutes. Plan a generous return buffer before ship all-aboard time.

If traveling with a large group, negotiate shared shuttle vans at the port dispatcher desk to save on per-person transport rates. Keep cash (USD or local currency) on hand for taxi transfers.