Sky Explorer And Flying Dutchman With Transfers From The Pier - Philipsburg - With Reviews & Ratings

Sky Explorer And Flying Dutchman With Transfers From The Pier - Philipsburg

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Free Cancellation
  • Duration: 4 Hrs 45 Mins
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    10:30 AM
  • Departure Details :
    Traveler pickup is offered
    Ports
    Port of St Maarten
  • Cancellation Policy :
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

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. Maartens highest mountain. Then youll go flying back down on the worlds steepest zip line.

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As an adventure-seeker you will simply love this new thrill ride that takes you on the Soualiga Sky Explorer with the landscape unfolding below to the top of St. Maartens highest mountain. Then youll go flying back down on the worlds steepest zip line.

You will be guided to the plantation house, built in the 1700s, to learn the powerful story of Trace Wilson, born into slavery on the estate in 1818 and his descendant Emilio Wilson who purchased the property to educate current and future generations about the conditions of plantation life as well as the customs, traditions and history of St. Maarten, The Friendly Island.

Embark the Soualiga Sky Explorer for the approximately 25-minute ride to the top of Sentry Hill, St. Maartens 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 worlds steepest zip line, The Flying Dutchman. Youll 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.

After your fun-filled adventure, select your favorite photo and video then enjoy exploring the Estate and sampling St. Maarten delicacies, snacks and beverages at the restaurant.

Inclusions

Sky Explorer

Flying Dutchman

Musuem

Port pickup and drop-off

Entry/Admission - Sint Maarten Guavaberry

Exclusions

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Not wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum age is 11

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Children must have a height of minimum 52 maximum 80 inches and weight a minimum of 100 pounds to do this tour.

Weight Range: minimum 100 maximum 275 pounds

Most travelers can participate

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Traveler Reviews

  • 05-Mar-2018

    My husband and I chose this tour as part of our honeymoon while stopped in St. Maarten on a cruise. The Rainforest Adventures part of the tour The Sky Explorer and Flying Dutchman is an amazing experience! Unfortunately, the transfer from the pier and back was quite disorganized and led us to missing time on the rest of the island, otherwise it would have been a 5 star excursion.

    The lift and zipline are run by a company called Rainforest Adventures, and there is also a shorter zipline and a water tubing area at the park that were not included in this tour. About a half hour ride to the top of the mountain on the sky explorer ski lift, and once at the top you have the most amazing views of the entire island! There are viewing platforms around the top to ensure you can see the island from many angles. The staff working at Rainforest Adventures are kind and outgoing, and made sure we felt comfortable during the whole experience. The Flying Dutchman zipline itself feels very secure - this was my first time ziplining and as someone who has always had a fear of heights, I am so happy I was able to conquer my fear and do this! You have a beautiful view as you zipline back to the bottom of the hill, and the option to buy pictures of yourself coming to the bottom of the hill in their lovely gift shop.

    As for the transfers to and from the pier, we expected we would be greeted by a tour operator and transferred to the site in a van with other cruise passengers, however after much wandering around the cruise port and speaking to numerous port staff about the excursion, we realized the taxi dispatcher was to arrange for a cab for us. The cab driver was unsure who was supposed to be paying him, as the voucher stated we had pre-paid for our transfer, and he left us looking quite frustrated. On the way back, we waited almost an hour for the staff of Rainforest Adventures to book a return cab for us. If we had known the transfers to and from the port would be this complicated, we would have arranged cabs on our own and just paid admission at Rainforest Adventures on arrival or booked our tour through the cruise line instead.

    5 stars for the sky explorer and flying dutchman, but probably 1-2 stars for the complications with the transfers to and from the pier.