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.’ Embark on the Soualiga Sky Explorer to mid-station for the Schooner Ride; where you’ll surf down the mountain in an inner tube through the curves and straightaways of a specially designed track. You’ll hop back on Soualiga Sky Explorer and glide up to the mountain ridge of Sentry Hill.
After your orientation at the transfer station, you will put your safety equipment and harness system for your Sentry Hill Zip Line flight over the mountain ridge. To complete your bottom to top experience you’ll glide on Soualiga Sky Explorer to the top of Sentry Hill; one of St. Maarten’s highest elevations at 1,125 feet. The entire chair-lift experience encompasses two chairlifts as well as a series of platforms encircle the mountaintop showcasing 360-degree views of the island including vistas of neighbouring islands Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Barths and Anguilla. When you are ready to descend simply board the Soualiga Sky Explorer for the scenic trip down the mountain.
After your fun-filled adventure, souvenirs and attraction photos are available for purchase in the gift shop. Emilio’s Restaurant, nestled among authentic antique colonial walls, offers a menu of classic favourites with a new twist. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Zip, slide, fly! Fun for the whole family. Home to the award-winning and the steepest zip line in the world, The Flying Dutchman! From 360° vistas of neighboring islands to a traditional zip line to sliding down a mountainside, Rockland Estate has an adventure.
