St. Maarten Flying Dutchman, Sky Explorer & Sentry Hill Adventure

5 hSt. MaartenFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:00 pm, 2 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 30 min 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 5 h. Latest sensible start: 10:10 am.
  4. 1:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 2:00 pm
    Back at the gangway2 h 30 min 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 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 2:00 pm — 1 h 30 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 3:00 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

Experience the ultimate adventure at St. Maarten’s Rockland Estate! Start with a scenic ride aboard the Soualiga Sky Explorer, watching spectacular Caribbean views unfold as you climb the mountainside.

Switch things up on the Schooner Ride, twisting downhill in an inner tube, before heading higher toward Sentry Hill. Gear up and soar across the mountain ridge on the Sentry Hill Zipline, then save the biggest thrill for last.

Take on The Flying Dutchman — the world’s steepest zipline. Secured in a chair-style harness, launch down the mountain on an incredible 2,800-ft (853 m) ride with a 1,050-ft (320 m) elevation drop.

Between the thrills, enjoy incredible photo opportunities and discover the history of Rockland Estate and the Emilio Wilson Museum.

From panoramic Caribbean views to tubing, mountaintop ziplining, and the legendary Flying Dutchman, every part of this adventure brings something different.

Max 80 per group English, French

What's included

  • Sky Explorer chairlift rides up to the top of Sentry Hill!
  • Entry/Admission - Rainforest Adventures St Maarten - Rockland Estate
  • Flying Dutchman, the steepest zip line chair ride in the world!
  • Schooner Ride specially designed dry land inner tube ride down the...
  • Sentry Hill Zip Line!
  • Additional attractions: Emilio Wilson Museum, Natural Trails, and scenic...

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Photos and souvenirs

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Please arrive directly at Rainforest Adventures St. Maarten – Rockland Estate at least 30 minutes before your selected tour time for check-in. Please make sure to arrive on time, as your reservation is valid for the specific time slot selected at booking.
Please arrive directly at Rainforest Adventures St. Maarten – Rockland Estate at least 30 minutes before your selected tour time for check-in. Please make sure to arrive on time, as your reservation is valid for the specific time slot selected at booking.
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
  • Height range: minimum 52 inches – maximum 80 inches.
  • Weight range: minimum 100 pounds – maximum 275 pounds.
  • Minimum age to participate is 7 years old.
  • Guests Are Required To Wear Close-Toed Shoes
  • Please arrive directly at Rainforest Adventures St. Maarten – Rockland Estate at least 30 minutes before your selected tour time for check-in.
  • Your reservation is valid for the specific time slot selected at booking.
  • Transportation is not included. Guests are responsible for making their own way to Rockland Estate.
  • After your experience, taxis are available outside Rockland Estate to take you back to the cruise port, your hotel, or your next destination.
  • Allow up to 5 hours for the complete experience, depending on attendance and wait times at the park.
  • Attractions operate weather permitting and may be delayed or temporarily suspended when conditions require it.
  • Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
  • Schooner Ride: Height 42–80 in (107–203 cm); maximum weight 275 lb (125 kg). One guest per tube, and children must be able to hold on independently throughout the ride.
  • Sentry Hill Zipline: Height 52–80 in (132–203 cm); weight 80–275 lb (36–125 kg).
  • Flying Dutchman: Height 52–80 in (132–203 cm); weight 100–275 lb (45–125 kg).
  • To participate in all attractions, guests must meet the individual height and weight requirements listed above. Purchasing a child ticket does not guarantee eligibility for every attraction.

Operated by Shore Excursions. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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