Luxury Caribbean Escape To St Eustatius 2027

Golden Rock Dive and Nature Resort in St Eustatius offers a unique Caribbean experience set against the dramatic volcanic landscapes of this quiet Dutch island. Known for its protected marine park and uncrowded sites, Statia delivers pristine reefs, healthy corals, and fascinating historical wrecks that appeal to divers and snorkelers of all levels. Calm conditions and excellent visibility allow divers to explore lava formations, sponge gardens, turtles, reef sharks, and a rich diversity reef life, while the island’s peaceful atmosphere and untouched natural beauty create a truly relaxing escape above the surface. 

Golden Rock Dive and Nature Resort blends upscale comfort with a strong connection to nature, featuring spacious ocean view accommodations surrounded by landscaped gardens and scenic walking trails. Guests can enjoy farm to table dining, a stunning infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea, and easy access to Statia’s national parks and historic sites. Aimed at divers and non-divers, this trip promises a relaxing and memorable Caribbean adventure both above and below the water.

Read more about Diving in Statia with the Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort.

Itinerary

The dive schedule includes: 

• 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives 
• Afternoons free to relax by the pool, visit the spa, or enjoy resort activities

Marine Life to Photograph

Diving around Sint Eustatius offers a rare combination of healthy reefs, volcanic formations, and historical sites within the protected waters of the St. Eustatius National Marine Park. Hard coral cover is notably strong, with elkhorn, star, and brain corals supported by large barrel sponges and sea fans. Reef fish are abundant, including angelfish, parrotfish, creole wrasse, and blue tangs, while regular sightings include hawksbill turtles, southern stingrays, and Caribbean reef sharks. 

The island’s volcanic origins shape much of the underwater landscape, with lava flows from The Quill forming pinnacles, ledges, and gentle walls that attract pelagic visitors such as jacks and barracuda. Statia is also renowned for its historical wrecks and artifacts, including anchors and cannons dating back to its role as a major 18th-century trading port. These relics now function as artificial reefs, supporting rich macro life such as seahorses, nudibranchs, and cleaner shrimp. The result is uncrowded, conservation-focused diving that blends biodiversity with underwater cultural heritage.

Diving Conditions 

Diving in St Eustatius during April offers some of the most reliable conditions of the year. April usually falls within a calmer weather window, meaning boat rides are smooth and dive plans are rarely disrupted. Topside, the weather is warm, dry, and pleasantly breezy, with daytime temperatures around 27 to 30°C and relatively low rainfall. 

• Water temperature: 79-80F (26-27C) 
• Visibility: 65-100 feet (20-30m) 
• Depth range: 15-100ft (5-30m)