Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill from the St. Maarten cruise port

Adventure10-15 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call

The park is the closest adventure site to the port, at Rockland Estate on Sentry Hill, with the Flying Dutchman and Sentry Hill zipline and a gondola with 360-degree views.

Getting there from the ship

From
Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility
Travel time
10-15 minutes by taxi · 5.3 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Maarten taxi fares.
Cost
Official site prices: Big Three $159, Zipline Experience $129, Flying Dutchman package $109, Sky Explorer gondola $59 (2026); taxi about $12 per car.
Time to allow
2-3 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h 40 min at Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:35 am · At Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill
    10-15 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility.
  3. 3
    3:15 pm · Leave Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for St. Maarten; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Open 11:00-16:00 with closed-toe shoes required; book ahead and compare with your cruise line's price, which includes a ship-return guarantee.

St. Maarten cruise port: Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill FAQ

How far is Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill from the St. Maarten cruise port?

From Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility it is 10-15 minutes by taxi, about 5.3 km.

How much does it cost to visit Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill?

Official site prices: Big Three $159, Zipline Experience $129, Flying Dutchman package $109, Sky Explorer gondola $59 (2026); taxi about $12 per car.

How much time do you need at Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill?

Allow 2-3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Maarten call you have up to 6 h 40 min at Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 10-15 minutes by taxi from Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Cargo Facility. Open 11:00-16:00 with closed-toe shoes required; book ahead and compare with your cruise line's price, which includes a ship-return guarantee.

Tours that go to Rainforest Adventures Sentry Hill

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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