St Maarten Flying Dutchman, Zipline & Schooner Ride Adventure

4.3 (3 reviews)3 h 30 minSt. MaartenFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:30 pm, 4 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Maarten20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 11:40 am.
  4. 12:10 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 12:30 pm
    Back at the gangway4 h before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical St. Maarten call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 3 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 12:30 pm — 3 h to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:30 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in St. Maarten. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 400 St. Maarten shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 77% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical St. Maarten call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Start aboard the Sky Explorer, taking in amazing views as you climb Sentry Hill before the adventure shifts into high gear.

Fly 1,640 feet (500 meters) across the mountain ridge on the Sentry Hill Zipline, then take on the main event: the Flying Dutchman—the world’s steepest zipline. Launch from high above St. Maarten on an incredible 2,800-foot (853-meter) flight, dropping 1,050 feet (320 meters) with the Caribbean stretching out below you

Then trade flying for surfing on the Schooner Ride, where you'll grab an inner tube and race down a specially designed track filled with curves and straightaways.

Between adventures, enjoy the journey up Sentry Hill and those amazing panoramic views across St. Maarten and the Caribbean. Back at Rockland Estate, visit the Emilio Wilson Museum and discover another side of the island through its history and traditions

Two ziplines, a mountainside ride, incredible Caribbean views and the world-famous Flying Dutchman—all in one St. Maarten adventure!

Max 80 per group English, French

What's included

  • Access to Nature Trails
  • Sky Explorer Chairlift
  • Admission to Rockland Estate Adventure Park
  • Schooner Ride
  • Entrance to the Emilio Wilson Museum
  • Flying Dutchman – World’s Steepest Zipline
  • Access to Sentry Hill Viewing Platforms
  • Sentry Hill Zipline

Not included

  • Food & Drinks (Available for Purchase)
  • Roundtrip Transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Photos & Souvenirs (Available for Purchase)

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Please arrive directly at the park, Rockland Estate, 59 L.B. Scott Rd, at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time for check-in. Transportation is not included. Guests are responsible for making their own way to the park.
Please arrive directly at the park, Rockland Estate, 59 L.B. Scott Rd, at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time for check-in. Transportation is not included. Guests are responsible for making their own way to the park.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Schedule: Tours are scheduled at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Please follow the departure time shown on your booking confirmation.
  • Check-In: Please arrive at the park, Rockland Estate, 59 L.B. Scott Rd, St. Maarten, at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
  • Transportation: Transportation is not included. Guests are responsible for making their own way to the park. Taxis are readily available after your experience for your return to the cruise port or next stop.
  • Duration: Please allow approximately 3 hours. Wait times may vary with park attendance and can be longer during peak season.
  • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for all participants.
  • What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and sunscreen are recommended.
  • No Port, No Pay: Cruise guests receive a full refund if their cruise ship does not call at the Port of St. Maarten at all.
  • Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
  • Flying Dutchman Requirements: Height 52–80 in (132–203 cm). Weight 100–275 lb (45–125 kg).
  • Sentry Hill Zipline Requirements: Height 52–80 in (132–203 cm). Weight 80–275 lb (36–125 kg).
  • Schooner Ride Requirements: Height 42–80 in (107–203 cm). Maximum weight 275 lb (125 kg). One guest per tube; riders must be able to hold on at all times.

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