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• Buyer beware!!

  Ron J,Apr 15, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  I have never had a bad tour through Viator, but unfortunately, this was the worst. First, this exact tour didn’t even happen. It was supposed to start at 9 o’clock am. My husband and I got off the dock and in the general vicinity of where the directions told us to go at 8:30. We were unable to find exactly the location to go, and when we went to the main hub where tours congregated (EDC), yet no one knew what tour we were talking about. It does not say which company the tour works for/is affiliated with, so that was also difficult to try to figure out where we were supposed to go. Eventually, someone found our name on a list in small writing, and at nearly 930, we followed some people that were also on the same tour. However, we got to the van, and the van was full; they said we would have to wait until another van came. We waited until 945ish and other tours were leaving the hub, and my husband finally had to pester another employee to figure out when we were going to go because we did not want to miss out on any parts of the tour we paid for. Again, we were led to a van, but it was full again and we would have to wait, we were told. My husband had to talk to yet another person and we were pretty heated because this is horrible Customer Service of us being there on time and nobody communicating with us properly. Finally, some employee took us to a van and we got in with another family. We were on the road about half a mile, and the other family was curious where we were going because the beaches we were talking about in the car, were definitely not ones lists in the tour they paid for/ on their itinerary. Come to find out, they had booked on a different tour so we had to turn all the way around and go back to the pick up hub. They got off and went to try and figure out what to do next bc they had smaller kids and a kid in a wheelchair, and they were promised to go on the Rhino Tour, but the employee said, “no, that’s a photo. You didn’t sign up for that.” They were very upset (rightfully so)and then the driver did not want to take just my husband and I on a tour, so again we were left in the parking lot. It was already past 10 o’clock and someone told some other employee (who looked like she was about to just go home for the day) that she had to take us on an island tour in her car. She didn’t particularly look like she wanted to drive us around, and she didn’t even offer her name (I had to ask once we were belted in). We had chosen this particular tour because of the certain places we would be visiting, Maho Beach being the one I really wanted to visit with the airplanes flying over. Immediately this random driver, (although she was friendlier later on) told us we would be stuck in traffic bc of all the cruise ships, so Maho Beach was not the best idea. I was pretty upset, bc this is one of the MAIN reasons I booked this tour (to go to Maho Beach), but we were already in the car so I didn’t know what to do. She kept pushing the idea that we wouldn’t be back to the port on time bc of the bumper to bumper traffic, so I gave in to do whatever she offered. She asked if I wanted to go to Orient Bay and I said yes because that was also on the itinerary. I only stayed for a couple minutes to take photos, but I felt like I was in a rush bc it wasn’t a proper tour. Here’s what our tour promised (2-5 hours) 1. The first place on the tour stated we were to go to Oyster Pond (10 min) I was excited about that because it says there is a coral reef photo shoot, but we didn’t stop there. 2. The second stop: Maho Beach (2 hours). Didn’t even attempt to go there. 3. Marigot - we drove by it on the way back to the port. She offered that we go there, but again she kept stressing about traffic being backed up, and as a person who is a stickler for being on time places, I definitely didn’t want to end up stuck somewhere off the ship. I said we could go directly to the port. 4. Simpson Bay (10 min) - she pulled over so I could take a photo of the landmark 5. Orient Bay (1 hour) - here is where she took us and I offered to only be a few minutes to take photos. I didn’t get to look at the goods people were selling or go in the water. I forgot a towel, so there was no getting in the water bc getting the car wet would cost her money. (Which I understand) 6. Simpson Bay (30 min) - we passed it maybe? We definitely didn’t stop there 7. Cole Bay (10 min) - we were to get “Mr. Bell’s photo shoot …of the island with the national flag in the background…” Nope. Didn’t stop there. We did stop for lunch at Cynthia’s Talk of the Town Lolo Bbq. My husband felt obligated to purchase her lunch since she was our personal chauffeur so we ate and I was able to see some of the beautiful water behind the restaurant. I’m just pretty miffed that we spent $140 ($70 each) for a drive around the island without the major stops the tour promised. I’m pretty sure the woman we drove with doesn’t even work directly with the St Maarten Magical Tour, but I really try to research what I’d love to do in certain places, and this was a bust. Don’t waste your money unless you are guaranteed to go on the tour in the bus, even if you’re super early to the arrival scene. Very poor experience.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• A tour of St. Maarten

  David O,Apr 14, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This was a very relaxing, informative and enjoyable experience. Initially, finding our meeting spot was a bit confusing but we were able to get things sorted out and met with Richard, our tour guide. Richard was very personable and accommodating and provided a great tour of the island. We were able to get a good feel for both countries and the island. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested experiencing St. Maarten.

• Great knowledge of the...

  Dennis S,Mar 27, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Great knowledge of the area and showed us many sights. Left it up to our group as far as time at each stop

• Fantastic Family Excursion

  Heather R,Mar 24, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had a great time! It was a 6 hour tour, and they stopped at all the best stops! We went to 2 beaches, a market, Maho Beach to see the airplanes, several stops for photos. He had a cooler of drinks for us to enjoy and they got us to the ship with plenty of time! We traveled with our 2 year old, 12 year old and 14 year old, and they all had a blast!

• Great Tour, Great Views, Great Experience.

  Bob H,Mar 3, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Our guide was excellent, he shared so much knowledge with us. He took us to places where we got great views of the Island. He also took us to Maho beach which is famous for airliners landing and taking off so close to the beach you get blown away. He taught us so much about Sant Maarten.

• Wonderful tour

  Stephanie P,Jan 19, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Manny was wonderful and very informative! Plenty of time back to the cruise port for shopping. Beach stops were great!

• Expected More by

  Dora M,Jan 8, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  He waited for other participants for an hour past the scheduled time. Therefore, our time at Maho Beach was reduced and we didn’t get to see any comercial aircraft landing. We were almost late to the port.

• Awesome tour & guide!

  Karen I,Dec 30, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Our tour driver Shawn went above and beyond for us to have a great experience! Thank you!! <3 St. Martin

• Horrible host, hard to find meeting point.

  RaulE L,Dec 29, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  1.00

  It is very difficult to locate the meeting point, I tried asking many people in the cruise terminal and nobody knew about this tour. I ended up getting lost and not going anywhere and my day was ruined. Half hour after the meeting time, the tour guide called me and got upset yelling at me demanding that I stopped what I was doing and come and meet him because he was waiting somewhere by the ship. Overall it was a total loss.

• Super!

  Sergiy T,Dec 27, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had an unforgettable time on our tour of St. Maarten! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip both fun and informative. We got to see breathtaking viewpoints, beautiful beaches, and some hidden local spots we would have never found on our own. We especially loved the local insights and stories that brought the island’s culture and history to life. Highly recommended for anyone visiting St. Maarten—this tour was absolutely worth it!

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