Sky Explorer with 360 views and Museum Ticket St Maarten

Name: Sky Explorer with 360 views and Museum Ticket St Maarten
Price: 59 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.13 (52 reviews)

Overview

Mobile ticket

This is a most do tour if you are in St Maarten, the only way to view St Maarten from 3000 ft and overlook the neighboring islands.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

not recommended for people with fear of heights

What To Expect

Each adventure begins in this restored plantation house originally built in the 1700s. The Museum tells the powerful story Trace Wilson who was born into slavery on the property in 1818 and her direct descendant Emilio Wilson. You will see depictions of what life was like on a plantation and learn about the customs, traditions, lifestyle and stories that earned Sint Maarten the nickname ‘The Friendly Island.’ After a brief orientation, 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. When you are ready to descend simply board the Sky Explorer for the scenic trip down the mountain. Enjoy exploring the Estate and sampling St. Maarten delicacies, snacks and beverages at the Emilio’s Restaurant.

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Sky Explorer

Emilio Wilson Museum

360 Views Deck

Food and drinks

Transportation

Lunch

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

Tour Only

Transportation not Included: This tour doesn't include transportation.

Reviews

4.13

52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worth it!
mdennis0n,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I went on the Sky Explorer to the top and had a great time. The views are unbelievable! You can see all different sides of the island. They built nice boardwalks and look out points to also see the nearby islands such as St. Barts and Saba. They also have a nice bar on top so you can grab a drink and enjoy the beautiful views. There is a coupon online for some savings. We ended up paying $50 each after the coupon, but it was worth it!!
Great views, awesome pictures
Vacationer782756,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great views of the the island. The museum also had a nice history of the island. The gift shop was very reasonable. I would pick up souvenirs from here. All around it was a great experience and definitely worth the price.
Beautiful views!
Shar1234567,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful vantage point at the top of the mountain with 360 degree viewpoints! The chairlift was scenic and relaxing. The museum was interesting and the cafe food was delicious! Excellent staff throughout!
Great trip for snorkeling
Cruiser35342654086,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend the trip. Saw lots of fish and a few turtles. Gigi was great!
Refund Offered due to Weather but not Received
jmh2401,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The afternoon started well with an enjoyable ride to the top but within minutes of arriving, the wind came up along with a torrential downpour that lasted for well over an hour. Everyone huddled around the bar waiting for the rain to stop but staff eventually told us that the Flying Dutchman was closed for the day, the bar was closing and we would have to leave. At the bottom, the museum had closed as well as the gift shop so we didn't get that experience although part of the ticket. As we exited, staff told us we would get a refund as we had booked online. I provided all the information that the staff person asked us for, it was all written down and we are still waiting for said refund. It has now been 3 weeks. Very disappointed to have been offered a refund but not to have received it.
Gorgeous views
Armine H,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful views. Make sure you but zip lining as well because this one was only the lift to the mountain to enjoy the views.
Sky Explorer SXM
Meg Y,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A group of six of us took the ride up on Sky Explorer. The views were amazing. We chose not to do the zip line, but had fun watching others, lol Only negative thing was check in as the wifi was not working so had to sign waivers manually, which took a wee bit longer. I would recommend the ride up for the view and have a rum punch at the top.
Beautiful views but slow.
Kim N,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was difficult figuring out how to get to the location from the ship. There appear to be several different names used by people to understand what to tell the taxi drivers. Once we arrived things were orderly, but we waited 45 minutes in line to even board the chair lift. The ride itself had beautiful views but it took over a half hour to get to the top. We didn’t anticipate the amount of time it would take so we barely had time to take some pictures, get in line for the ride down, get to the bottom and take the 20 cab ride back to the port. We did not tube or zip line.
My style of mountain climbing - relaxing in a lift taking photos!
Linda C,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. We took a taxi from the cruise port to the facility (cost was only $15 each way), was extremely easy to do. The scenery and views were gorgeous. It was a relaxing 25 minute up to the top of the mountain to see the 360-degree views. On the 25-minute ride down the mountain, the views were just as great and allowed for more photo opportunities. I highly recommend this excursion. Just be aware, that when you reach the top and get out of the lift, you still have to climb a couple of flights of stairs to get to the very top for the 360-degree view. My cousin could not climb the stairs, but even at that the landing where we got out of the lift, had great viewing platforms.
A great way to throw money away
Jason T,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I waited 1 hr 40 minutes and was still going to have to wait another hour at least. We just left finally. Just let them keep the money. The whole place is run by teenagers. We had 1 pm pre paid reservations. We left at 3:50 pm after riding zero rides we paid for.

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Sky Explorer with 360 views and Museum Ticket St Maarten

Overview

Mobile ticket

This is a most do tour if you are in St Maarten, the only way to view St Maarten from 3000 ft and overlook the neighboring islands.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

not recommended for people with fear of heights

What To Expect

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Sky Explorer

Emilio Wilson Museum

360 Views Deck

Food and drinks

Transportation

Lunch

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

Tour Only

Transportation not Included: This tour doesn't include transportation.

Reviews

4.13

52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worth it!
mdennis0n,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I went on the Sky Explorer to the top and had a great time. The views are unbelievable! You can see all different sides of the island. They built nice boardwalks and look out points to also see the nearby islands such as St. Barts and Saba. They also have a nice bar on top so you can grab a drink and enjoy the beautiful views. There is a coupon online for some savings. We ended up paying $50 each after the coupon, but it was worth it!!
Great views, awesome pictures
Vacationer782756,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great views of the the island. The museum also had a nice history of the island. The gift shop was very reasonable. I would pick up souvenirs from here. All around it was a great experience and definitely worth the price.
Beautiful views!
Shar1234567,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful vantage point at the top of the mountain with 360 degree viewpoints! The chairlift was scenic and relaxing. The museum was interesting and the cafe food was delicious! Excellent staff throughout!
Great trip for snorkeling
Cruiser35342654086,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend the trip. Saw lots of fish and a few turtles. Gigi was great!
Refund Offered due to Weather but not Received
jmh2401,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The afternoon started well with an enjoyable ride to the top but within minutes of arriving, the wind came up along with a torrential downpour that lasted for well over an hour. Everyone huddled around the bar waiting for the rain to stop but staff eventually told us that the Flying Dutchman was closed for the day, the bar was closing and we would have to leave. At the bottom, the museum had closed as well as the gift shop so we didn't get that experience although part of the ticket. As we exited, staff told us we would get a refund as we had booked online. I provided all the information that the staff person asked us for, it was all written down and we are still waiting for said refund. It has now been 3 weeks. Very disappointed to have been offered a refund but not to have received it.
Gorgeous views
Armine H,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Beautiful views. Make sure you but zip lining as well because this one was only the lift to the mountain to enjoy the views.
Sky Explorer SXM
Meg Y,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A group of six of us took the ride up on Sky Explorer. The views were amazing. We chose not to do the zip line, but had fun watching others, lol Only negative thing was check in as the wifi was not working so had to sign waivers manually, which took a wee bit longer. I would recommend the ride up for the view and have a rum punch at the top.
Beautiful views but slow.
Kim N,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was difficult figuring out how to get to the location from the ship. There appear to be several different names used by people to understand what to tell the taxi drivers. Once we arrived things were orderly, but we waited 45 minutes in line to even board the chair lift. The ride itself had beautiful views but it took over a half hour to get to the top. We didn’t anticipate the amount of time it would take so we barely had time to take some pictures, get in line for the ride down, get to the bottom and take the 20 cab ride back to the port. We did not tube or zip line.
My style of mountain climbing - relaxing in a lift taking photos!
Linda C,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. We took a taxi from the cruise port to the facility (cost was only $15 each way), was extremely easy to do. The scenery and views were gorgeous. It was a relaxing 25 minute up to the top of the mountain to see the 360-degree views. On the 25-minute ride down the mountain, the views were just as great and allowed for more photo opportunities. I highly recommend this excursion. Just be aware, that when you reach the top and get out of the lift, you still have to climb a couple of flights of stairs to get to the very top for the 360-degree view. My cousin could not climb the stairs, but even at that the landing where we got out of the lift, had great viewing platforms.
A great way to throw money away
Jason T,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I waited 1 hr 40 minutes and was still going to have to wait another hour at least. We just left finally. Just let them keep the money. The whole place is run by teenagers. We had 1 pm pre paid reservations. We left at 3:50 pm after riding zero rides we paid for.