Philipsburg, St. Maarten

This was our favorite port on this cruise. While there is a newish large open area of shops built specifically for cruise ship passengers that we recall from previous visits, we took the $7 ferry over to the downtown area. 

We strolled along a quaint little street, bought a couple of little Christmas presents in one of the many stores lining the street, and then made our way back to Regatta in time to play some table tennis and then enjoy lunch in the main dining room.