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Netherlands / France · Ships call at Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Dry and pleasant — peak cruise season
St. Maarten / St. Martin in January offers pleasant temperatures, with highs around 82°F and comfortable lows near 72°F. Expect around 9 rainy days, typically brief afternoon showers rather than all-day rain. Morning excursions are usually the safest bet. Dry and pleasant — peak cruise season.
This is one of the most popular months to visit St. Maarten / St. Martin, so book shore excursions early. The top snorkeling spots and tours sell out fast. Lightweight layers work well: a light cardigan for evenings on deck and breathable tops for port days cover most conditions.
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Sailings that are at sea during January, with the date each one leaves port.
Die grose Amerika & Sudsee-Reise
Phoenix Reisen Cruises
Sails Dec 5, 2026
Christmas And New Year Caribbean Escape
P & O Cruises
Sails Dec 11, 2026
Transatlantic Crossing And Caribbean Celebration
Cunard Cruises
Sails Dec 12, 2026
Transatlantic Crossing And Caribbean Celebration
Cunard Cruises
Sails Dec 12, 2026
Western & Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Belize & Mexico
HAL Cruises
Sails Dec 12, 2026
Caribbean Celebration
Cunard Cruises
Sails Dec 17, 2026
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 January is 82°F, with a low of 72°F.
St. Maarten / St. Martin typically sees 9 days of rain in January. Dry and pleasant — peak cruise season.
For a January cruise to St. Maarten / St. Martin, you should pack lightweight, breathable clothing, swimwear, and sun protection.