Description
- English-speaking, friendly crew!
- Sky Explorer chairlift ride to the top of Sentry Hill!
- Amazing ride on the Flying Dutchman!
- Panoramic views of St. Maarten and other islands like Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barts, and Anguilla!
- Additional attractions: Rockland Estate Museum, Emilio's Restaurant, and nature trails and viewpoints!
See one of St. Maarten's highest mountains on the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlifts, one of the newest attractions available. As the view expands below you enjoy the relaxing ride up two lifts, which together cover a total of 2,997 feet (913 meters). Awaiting you at the top is a fantastic panoramic view of St. Maarten. Then, enjoy the thrill of the world's steepest zip line, The Flying Dutchman!
Once your ship has arrived in St. Maarten you will meet directly at the park just a 30-minute ride away, where you will begin your adventure.
Follow your guide to the 1700's restored plantation house, where 1818 Trace Wilson was born into slavery. Learn how her descendant Emilio Wilson later purchased the property. Emilio's legacy is showcased in the museum; see how he generously contributed to the "The Friendly Island" of St. Maarten.
Board the Soualiga Sky Explorer after a short safety orientation. Enjoy the ride to the top of Sentry Hill, nearly 25 minutes. At 1,115 feet (339 meters), Sentry Hill is one of St. Maarten's highest points of elevation, giving you a spectacular bird's eye view. Do not forget your camera! Two separate chairlifts and several platforms around the mountaintop allow you 360-degree views, including Anguilla, St. Bart's, Saba, and St. Eustatius, neighboring islands!
Next, prepare to fly down the mountain with a brief but thorough safety orientation. On the Flying Dutchman, you will be seated in a harnessed chair, you will be securely attached to a flight line, soaring down 2,800 feet (853 meters) of line with an elevation drop of 1,050 feet (320 meters). This is the ride of a lifetime, on the world's steepest zip line! With 4 lines across, you can race your friends down the mountainside!
Afterward, you may choose to purchase one of the once-in-a-lifetime photos captured of you while on the Flying Dutchman. Then, you may continue to explore the estate or refresh yourself at Emilio's Restaurant (any purchases are at your choosing and own expense).
When the time has come to depart simply ask the staff to call a cab for you to take you back to your cruise ship pier in St. Maarten.
Where we meet
For this St. Maarten Excursion, you will meet at St. Maarten at Rockland Estate. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
Cancellation
Cancellations within 24 hours prior to excursion are subject to a cancellation fee of 50% + 10% VAT of total price. Cancellations done with 1 hour prior to excursion are non-refundable.
For the St. Maarten Soualiga Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if: Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice by email to reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.