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Hang tight. We're checking the weather.
Netherlands / France · Ships call at Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Hurricane season, daily showers
August is inside the Atlantic hurricane season. A storm can change a port day or the whole route, so keep your plans here flexible.
St. Maarten / St. Martin in August is warm and sunny, with average highs around 90°F and lows that rarely dip below 78°F. August sees roughly 14 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Hurricane season, daily showers.
It's the shoulder season in St. Maarten / St. Martin: fewer crowds than the winter peak, but the heat and humidity are at their highest. A light rain jacket and early-morning excursions will serve you well. Pack reef-safe SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat, and breathable fabrics. The sun at 90°F is intense, especially near the water.
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Sailings that are at sea during August, with the date each one leaves port.
Southern Caribbean
MSC Cruises
Sails Jul 22, 2027
Perfect Day Cococay & Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Jul 25, 2027
Southern Caribbean
MSC Cruises
Sails Jul 26, 2027
Southern Caribbean
MSC Cruises
Sails Jul 26, 2027
Eastern Caribbean Cruise From Port Canaveral
Disney Cruises
Sails Jul 31, 2027
Eastern Caribbean
Margaritaville At Sea Cruises
Sails Jul 31, 2027
St. Maarten/St. Martin is split down the middle: the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten to the south, the French collectivity of Saint-Martin to the north, two countries on one small island. Cruise passengers dock in Philipsburg on the Dutch side, minutes from beach clubs, duty-free shops, and Maho Beach, where jets clear the sand by a few feet on their approach to the airport. Cross into Marigot on the French side for the food.
The average high temperature in St. Maarten / St. Martin during August is 90°F, with a low of 78°F.
St. Maarten / St. Martin typically sees 14 days of rain in August. Hurricane season, daily showers.
For a August cruise to St. Maarten / St. Martin, you should pack lightweight, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.