Rockland Estate: Flying Dutchman
Visit the Emilio Wilson Museum then take the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlift up to 1125 ft for spectacular panoramic views on Sentry Hill and zoom back down on the world's steepest zipline.
Rockland Estate: Flying Dutchman
Visit the Emilio Wilson Museum then take the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlift up to 1125 ft for spectacular panoramic views on Sentry Hill and zoom back down on the world's steepest zipline.
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Highlights
- Check in at the Emilio Wilson Museum, a restored plantation house
- Learn about the island's history, customs, traditions and lifestyle
- Take a ride to the top of Sentry Hill in the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlift
- Purchase drinks from the bar with spectacular panoramic views on the top of Sentry Hill with 360° views
- Experience the thrills of the Flying Dutchman, the world's steepest zipline
- Visit the Emilio Restaurant and have a drink or lunch (meals not included in package)
- Spend as much time as you want then return to base by chairlift
This activity is available to both hotel and villa guests as well as to cruise ship passengers.
Important On cruise ship days, thousands of people are looking to do activities and tours sell out weeks or even months in advance. Secure your spot now and if you change your mind, you can still cancel for a full refund 24 hours before the start.
Kids friendly
12+ years
Wi-Fi available
Mobile voucher accepted
February 18
What an amazing place the sky explorer is a sedate way to go to he top viewing platform from their the view is unbelievable and then the Flying Dutchman zip wir...
February 18
Description
Visit the restored Emilio Wilson plantation house where you will find the Soualige Sy Explorer chairlift entrance and a museum. Your 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. Guests will read 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.’
You will then proceed to the Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlifts, comprised of sixty-eight, four-passenger chairs, that takes a tranquil ride up two lifts spanning a total of 2,997 ft. as the landscape unfolds below. A spectacular panoramic view on top of one of St. Maarten’s highest mountains awaits you.
Sentry Hill is one of St. Maarten’s highest elevation at 1,125 feet. Walkways and platforms encircle the mountaintop showcasing 360 degrees including vistas of neighboring islands Saba, St. Barts, St. Eustatius and Anguilla and in clear weather, even St. Kitts and Nevis as well.
Try the main attraction and the steepest zip line in the world, the Flying Dutchman. Guests experience the thrill of a lifetime, harnessed in a chair and launched down the mountain on a flight line dropping 1050 feet in elevation over 2800 ft.
Enjoy the spectacular view at your own pace then visit Emilio's restaurant at the base. Seating is nestled among authentic antique colonial walls of the Old Barn and offers a menu of classic favorites with a new twist. Drinks and meals are not included in your package.
Important: The minimum age for the Flying Dutchman is 12 years. Kids below this age should book the Schooner Ride or Zipline where the age limit is 3 years.
For safety reasons guests must have their hands free at all times during the following attractions Flying Dutchman, Sentry Hill Zip & Schooner. Therefore, the following objects are not permitted to be in the guests’ hands, Cameras, GoPros, phones, tablets, drinks, bags, purses, etc. Guests are welcome to use their DSLR Cameras, Phones, GoPros on the Chairlift and on the 360° Viewing decks.
Round trip transfer for cruise ship guests: Enjoy a convenient bus ride between the Philipsburg cruise ship terminal and Rockland Estate by our private shuttle. The bus departs at 10:30 am from the cruise terminal and returns at 2:30 pm. The transfer is only available to cruise ship guests.
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Price includes
- Entrance ticket
- Museum visit
- Soualiga Sky Explorer chairlift
- Flying Dutchman Zipline
Price does not include
- Other attractions on top
- Drinks at the bar
- Optional transfer for cruise ship passengers
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and knee length shorts
Good to know
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Height limit: 4ft 4″-6ft 8″ / 132-203 cm
- Weight limit: 100-276 lbs / 45-125 kg
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be able to do the attractions on their own
- Pregnant women and people with back, neck or heart problems are not allowed
- This is an outdoor facility, prepare for inclement weather
Flexible cancellation policy
- Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the commencement of the activity, no refund after.
- Full refund if cruise ship does not dock in time or does not dock at all and tour is missed.
- Full refund if supplier cancels the tour.
- If there is no specific check-in time then booking must be cancelled at least 24 hours before tour day.
- No refund if you don’t show up for the activity or if it starts with a pick up and you miss it.
- Supplier gets to decide if the weather is good enough to run the tour.
- In case of a dispute, Twistour has the final word in deciding the amount of refund.
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59 LB Scott Road on the way to St. Peters. If coming from Philipsburg, follow Bush Road all the way to the end and take a right at the roundabout. You will see the signs to the Rainforest Adventure park.
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Reviews
Leave a review bumbley3
February 18
What an amazing place the sky explorer is a sedate way to go to he top viewing platform from their the view is unbelievable and then the Flying Dutchman zip wire is exhilarating. We purchased the photos of the zip wire experience as it’s a lasting memory
What an amazing place the sky explorer is a sedate way to go to he top viewing platform from their the view is unbelievable and then the Flying Dutchman zip wir...
BoilerDaveNH
February 04
First, everyone on the staff is highly professional and friendly. We went on a slow day with only one cruise ship in the harbor. The staff told me when multiple ships were in port that the place is crazy busy. As I recall, it was expensive. Two "chairs only" and two "flying dutchman" came to $300. The view at the top is breath-taking. On one side you are looking right down the runway of the airport and the other side looks over Phillipsburg. The bartender at the top makes great rum punches-I didn't want to come down. The Flying Dutchman was fun but no life changing. I would only recommend this activity if the lines are not too long.
First, everyone on the staff is highly professional and friendly. We went on a slow day with only one cruise ship in the harbor. The staff told me when multiple...
lisebaladait
January 21
I visited Rainforest Adventures in Sint Marteen in January 2019 and loved it
I have already done several zip lines, and this one is in my top 3.
We have chosen The Flying Dutchman for two things. The first one: it’s The World's Steepest and the second: The view at the top of the mountain.
For gown up the mountain, you need to take a cable cars. It’s perfect to admirer the landscape during a couple of minute. Once at the top, you can enjoy full 360 views of the island. Take the time to relax before the zipline. You have a guy who play live music and a bartender, it’s perfect.
For me it’s the one of the most views in the Sint maarten! Imagine the landscape at 1,050 feet, you can see the fifty shades of blue, Phillipsburg and the Airport. It’s also a best picture spot to take some memories pictures.
Just before the ride, the staff adjust your seat, and give you some instruction. The sensation just before is amazing, mix of adrenaline and scare.
You need to keep your eyes open during the Flying Dutchman because the view is beautiful.
It was AMAZING! Words can't express how great my experience was!!!!
I have already done several zip lines, and this one is in my top 3.
We have chosen The Flying Dutchman for two things. The first one: it’s The World's Steepest and the second: The view at the top of the mountain.
For gown up the mountain, you need to take a cable cars. It’s perfect to admirer the landscape during a couple of minute. Once at the top, you can enjoy full 360 views of the island. Take the time to relax before the zipline. You have a guy who play live music and a bartender, it’s perfect.
For me it’s the one of the most views in the Sint maarten! Imagine the landscape at 1,050 feet, you can see the fifty shades of blue, Phillipsburg and the Airport. It’s also a best picture spot to take some memories pictures.
Just before the ride, the staff adjust your seat, and give you some instruction. The sensation just before is amazing, mix of adrenaline and scare.
You need to keep your eyes open during the Flying Dutchman because the view is beautiful.
It was AMAZING! Words can't express how great my experience was!!!!
I visited Rainforest Adventures in Sint Marteen in January 2019 and loved it
I have already done several zip lines, and this one is in my top 3.
We have chose...
I have already done several zip lines, and this one is in my top 3.
We have chose...
Laken B
January 16
We came in on a cruise ship and rented a car from coastal car rental at the cruise port. Quick easy drive to the Rainforest Adventure, hard to get lost when you can see the top of the mountain and the chairlift from the car. We were the first to arrive and the first to get on the chairlift which the ride up was fun and could see for miles! What we found out was that the order you get off of the chair lift is the order you get to go down the flying Dutchman. Since we were first off the lift we were given tickets saying 1 on them. Me being scared of heights and getting a little antsy about actually going down after seeing how steep the drop is going down did not want to go first! Plus we wanted to try to spend some time at the top taking pictures and enjoying the view before being herded like cattle back down to the bottom. We found 2 younger guys who were willing to trade group 1 with us for group 2 which at least allowed me to see that even though the drop off for the zip line is steep the actual ride itself doesn't start off that fast. Over all the experience was good and we had a blast. I think we were there for less than an hour. I can see this place becoming a major money maker for tourism in St. Maarten. We enjoyed the rest of the day driving around the island stopping at various beaches. It was a good day.
We came in on a cruise ship and rented a car from coastal car rental at the cruise port. Quick easy drive to the Rainforest Adventure, hard to get lost when you...
Terry L
December 30
My wife and I took our two kids to ride this beast, as we were there on the Oasis of the Seas and had read about The Flying Dutchman. Note that this was not a Royal Caribbean shore excursion, we took a taxi to the site on our own.
When they say "the steepest zipline in North America" you can believe it! We rode up to the top on a quad ski lift type chair, and arrived at the top in just a few minutes. As others have pointed out, nearly the entire Dutch side of the island is visible from the top and the day we were there, the visibility was excellent.
The staff are good, and they make sure that you are firmly strapped in before they launch you down the hill.
The initial sense of "oh my god this is steep" is quickly overcome by the speed of the descent and the the awesome views of the island.
The stopping apparatus brings you to a slow but firm stop safely.
Not an inexpensive thing to do, but a lot of fun !
When they say "the steepest zipline in North America" you can believe it! We rode up to the top on a quad ski lift type chair, and arrived at the top in just a few minutes. As others have pointed out, nearly the entire Dutch side of the island is visible from the top and the day we were there, the visibility was excellent.
The staff are good, and they make sure that you are firmly strapped in before they launch you down the hill.
The initial sense of "oh my god this is steep" is quickly overcome by the speed of the descent and the the awesome views of the island.
The stopping apparatus brings you to a slow but firm stop safely.
Not an inexpensive thing to do, but a lot of fun !
My wife and I took our two kids to ride this beast, as we were there on the Oasis of the Seas and had read about The Flying Dutchman. Note that this was not a R...
Robert C
December 29
This is the place to visit for an amazing view of almost the entire Dutch side! The Flying Dutchman ride was a lot of fun and is not as scary as it looks! A must visit!
This is the place to visit for an amazing view of almost the entire Dutch side! The Flying Dutchman ride was a lot of fun and is not as scary as it looks! A mus...
JakenSydsmom
December 24
My 21 year old son and ! decided to leave the beach for a day to have an adventure and we sure did! we did the Flying Dutchman, which includes the chair lift to the top. The staff were all so courteous from the moment we arrived. The chair lift to the top offers amazing views - you can see almost the entire island from the top. The view from the Flying Dutchman ride might take your breath away a little bit - I admit I was nervous when they buckled me in, but I did feel very secure. The ride starts out pretty fast, but then slows down and you can enjoy the feeling of flying through the air and looking over the harbor. After do our sip line ride, we had a light lunch in the restaurant (chicken quesadilla and drinks - very good and reasonable for a tourist destination) and then took the chair lift up a second time, so we could take more photos and enjoy the views on the way down. we spent about 3 hours on site and it was a highlight of the trip for us. I recommend this to everyone that visits and will definitely do it again!
My 21 year old son and ! decided to leave the beach for a day to have an adventure and we sure did! we did the Flying Dutchman, which includes the chair lift to...
ztomb57
December 18
We did the Flying Dutchman Zip Line while on a stop at St. Maarten on a Norwegian cruise. We rode the chairlift to the top and enjoyed the views during the ascent. Once at the top, we were delayed a while due to high winds and rain. This was okay with us as we enjoyed seeing the rain work its way over and through the mountains of the island. The views from the observation decks were fantastic. Once the weather settled down it was time to zip line.
This was our first zip line adventure and I don't believe it is a "traditional" zip line as it is very steep and fast. We had a great ride and great time. There is liquid courage available at the bottom of the chair lift at a restaurant and at the bar on the observation decks.
There is also a small museum on the grounds that explains plantation life on the island of St. Maarten and the history of the island.
This was our first zip line adventure and I don't believe it is a "traditional" zip line as it is very steep and fast. We had a great ride and great time. There is liquid courage available at the bottom of the chair lift at a restaurant and at the bar on the observation decks.
There is also a small museum on the grounds that explains plantation life on the island of St. Maarten and the history of the island.
We did the Flying Dutchman Zip Line while on a stop at St. Maarten on a Norwegian cruise. We rode the chairlift to the top and enjoyed the views during the asce...
Sistersfunfunfun
December 12
We never went on this ride but went up to the site well out together very nice area only going to get better very good service we are a little older so thought it wea a little to intense for us but would be awesome for those seeking a real thrill steep!!!!!
We never went on this ride but went up to the site well out together very nice area only going to get better very good service we are a little older so thought ...
William M
November 20
This was so much fun. The experience started out a little rocky, as we arrived at the park at 9:30 and did not know until we got there it opened at 11:00. The schedule varied day by day so if you have the opportunity to check their calendar prior to booking you won't get there too early. That being said, it was still a great time. The main zip line is 1000 feet up, 2800 feet long and you go around 60mph. So much fun. There are also 4 other zip lines in the canopy. They were just as much fun. It rained the day we were there and the clouds were so low it was difficult to see, but we went anyway and wow! definitely something to do if you like to zip line.
This was so much fun. The experience started out a little rocky, as we arrived at the park at 9:30 and did not know until we got there it opened at 11:00. The s...