Tour & Activity Scams in Sint Maarten / St. Martin, Sint Maarten / St. Martin
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Sint Maarten / St. Martin — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Willemstad, San José, and Havana.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Sint Maarten / St. Martin
How it works
Touts near the Philipsburg cruise dock sell "island highlights" minivan tours at cut-rate prices. The tours often skip major sites (Orient Beach, Marigot Market), rush stops to under 10 minutes, and the driver may double as a commissioned salesperson making stops at shops that pay kickbacks.
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10 total warnings across all categories