We aren't cruisers, but have been staying on the island since 1998. We used to go to Philipsburg once or twice each time we visited, and spend a fair amount of money, but we probably haven't gone there once in the last five years? I agree with Scubaman and Pelican Pirate, it's complicated, and the WORLD has changed. For us, the parking and human congestion just isn't worth it anymore. Perhaps Philipsburg needs a new "image" and build more parking lots?