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Sky Explorer Gondola & Flying Dutchman Zipline, Sentry Hill

Soar above the Caribbean on the steepest zip-line in the world, then glide back on a panoramic gondola with 360° views of both the Dutch and French sides of the island. Pure adrenaline meets absolute grandeur at 360 metres above sea level.

What to expect

The open-air gondola ascends Sentry Hill through lush tropical forest, unveiling a jaw-dropping panorama stretching from Anguilla to St. Barths and across both lagoons below. At the summit, thrill-seekers clip in for the Flying Dutchman: a near-vertical 183-metre drop at speeds exceeding 80 km/h. After the rush, the summit bar serves chilled local Presidente beer and fresh coconut water while you drink in the view.

Booking
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Good to know

Located on Cole Bay Hill, approximately 10 minutes by taxi from the cruise pier (around USD 12 each way). Weight limit for zipline is 120 kg/265 lbs. Book the combo online in advance as zipline slots sell out. Easy to combine with a Maho Beach visit in the same half-day.

Sail there

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