Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman at Rainforest Adventures St. Maarten
Overview
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3 hours
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Combine the experience of riding up to Sentry Hill on the Sky Explorer chairlift and zipping back down the on a zipline on this half-day tour in St. Maarten. Explore onsite museum dedicated to the area's history, then enjoy the views on the way up and get some thrills on the way down the world's steepest zipline.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Soualiga Sky Explorer
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children must be able to sit on their own.
They are not permitted to sit in laps, be in “packs” or anything that “straps” them to an adult.
Height range: minimum 52 inches – maximum 80 inches.
Weight range: minimum 100 pounds – maximum 275 pounds.
Minimum age is 11
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Minimum age is 11
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rainforest Adventures St Maarten - Rockland Estate
As an adventure-seeker you will simply love this new thrill ride that takes you on the Sky Explorer with the landscape unfolding below to the top of St. Maarten’s highest mountain. Then you’ll go flying back down on the world’s steepest zip line. Embark the Sky Explorer for the approximately 25-minute ride to the top of Sentry Hill, St. Maarten’s highest elevation at 1,125 feet. A series of platforms encircle the mountaintop showcasing 360-degree views of the whole island including vistas of neighboring islands Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barts and Anguilla. A brief orientation will prepare you to fly down the mountain at speeds of up to 56 miles per hour on the world’s steepest zip line, The Flying Dutchman. You’ll be attached to a flight line in a secure harnessed chair, launching you on the 1050-foot drop in elevation over 2800 feet to experience the ride of a lifetime.
What‘s Included
Sky Explorer
Emilio Wilson Museum
Flying Dutchman
Food and drinks
Transportation
Lunch
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Options
Sky Explorer & Flying Dutchman
Reviews
210 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Flying Dutchman on 03.22.2026
mewessabine,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00As something was broken or disappeared, the Flying Dutchman could not start for us, which was a pity for us. Still waiting for any sort of compensation.
A great view and a fun zipline!
Stefan S,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A bit expensive... but the view from the top is great and the zipline is fun. The ride up is nice, too.
Highlight
tcarney225,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wasn’t sure what to expect but enjoyed the views on the ride up and the zipline down. They had a bar at the top to have drinks while you wait to zipline. Beautiful views from the top. Spent a few hrs here and had a blast.
Great excursion destination
ThomasPV,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We bought the ticket in advance via Tripadvisor. Unfortunately, you have to ask for prepaid tickets first, so you don't have to wait in the regular line. The far right box office is the one for the prepaid tickets. After a cumbersome registration procedure on the Internet, you then get your ribbon. So, schedule 15 to 30 minutes in advance for registration. At the beginning visit the museum - there is interesting information. Continue with the chairlift up - great views to all sides of the island, up to St. Barths. Don't forget sun protection as there's hardly any shade up there. Afterwards we zipped back into the valley - great experience - also plan waiting time here - here the clocks run Caribbean. The track makes a solid impression, please strictly adhere to the safety instructions, especially stretch your legs straight forward at take-off! Gliding down is done at great speed - you are slowed down well and reasonably softly at the bottom. Afterwards it is recommended to watch the video in the shop and possibly buy it - costs 20 dollars, the picture costs 10 dollars. Overall a great destination I can recommend. .
Fine line between excitement and fear.
Eric W,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Zip line is high but smooth and not too fast for those fearing the ride. Don't chicken out you will enjoy the views on the way down.
The video was blurry
liashkiv,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I had fun riding the Flying Dutchman was a really great experience but I paid $20 for the video and it came out so blurry. I could barely see anything. The preview clip I saw before I purchased it was not blurry at all but the full video I couldn’t see anything.
Nice activity for the afternoon
Edward L,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very unique activity. The highlight was the views from the top of the mountain. The ride up on a ski-lift-type ride was nice. The rapid "zip-line down is unique, looks scary but is not. Note if you want to return to the town, they will arrange for a taxi for you.
Please visit!
oatricia00,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved everything about it. It was a little wait at the top for the steep zipline, but it was so worth it. The views were amazing and the experience was unforgettable.
The native population doesn’t like you if you are white and they make it obvious
palmbeachd,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This was one of our stops with a cruise. The two previous stops in Spanish countries we were met with super friendly and warm people on our excursions and everywhere we went, however the moment we got off the ship we noticed the “natives” of this island let’s say almost all had very nasty attitudes towards anyone white. If you don’t like us then don’t get a job that requires dealing with people that pump 90% of the money into your economy. Perhaps they are all like that and that’s just what you get. Just be prepared for them to make you feel awkward pretty much everywhere you go
Great views
Ray W,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You can ask staff to phone for cab back to Philisburg. Tube ride not open when we went. Stll operated in strong winds
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