Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort

The Golden Rock Resort offers a range of accommodations designed for comfort and luxury, from spacious suites to private cottages. The Golden Rock Suites provide 80 square meters of living space, a full kitchen, and a master bedroom with stunning ocean views from the terrace. The Villa Suites offer 60 square meters, a kitchenette, and a large balcony overlooking the Atlantic, with direct access to the second pool and bar. The Deluxe Rooms feature 40 square meters of elegantly designed space with ocean or garden views. For families or groups, the Two-Bedroom Cottages offer 70 square meters, a living area, two bedrooms, separate bathrooms, and a private porch within the garden. The One-Bedroom Cottages provide 50 square meters of space, a separate bedroom, a kitchenette, and a private porch with a garden, creating a secluded retreat in a tropical setting.

To reach the enchanting island of St. Eustatius (Statia), the most recommended route is by air. Most visitors fly to St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and then take a short flight with Winair to St. Eustatius’ F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX). This quick flight offers stunning panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and is the preferred route for travelers seeking comfort and efficiency.

For those coming from nearby islands, there is also a convenient sea option: a ferry from St. Kitts to St. Eustatius via Paradise Sun.

Golden Rock Resort elevates the dining experience with two distinctive on-site restaurants that appeal to both guests and visitors alike. Breeze, the resort’s premier estaurant, is celebrated for its panoramic ocean views stretching toward neighboring islands. Inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients, many sourced from the resort’s own greenhouse, Breeze delivers a menu of refined dishes that highlight the best of land and sea, complemented by craft cocktails, fine wines, and inventive beverages. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making it an ideal destination from sunrise to sunset.

Bobbie’s Beach Club, located at the base of the cliffs where the Quill Volcano meets the Atlantic Ocean, offers a more casual, vibrant setting with breathtaking ocean panoramas. The menu ranges from freshly prepared sushi and traditional Italian pizzas to Caribbean-inspired BBQ specialties. Live music and DJ beats enhance the lively atmosphere, creating the perfect backdrop for a relaxed meal or post-beach drinks. Bobbie’s also sits beside the Caribbean’s largest man-made, ocean-fed cliff-edge lagoon, where guests can cool off and even try scuba or freediving lessons in a playful, scenic environment.

Diving in St. Eustatius is a fascinating journey across the Caribbean's crystal-clear waters. This lesser-known island, also known as Statia, is a favorite among experienced divers and has been ranked #1 for Best Wreck Diving, Best Macro Life, and Best Marine Environment by Scuba Diving Magazine. 

The marine park is home to around 400 historic wrecks, set among dramatic volcanic formations, pinnacles, and coral-covered lava flows. While traditional reefs are limited, divers are rewarded with vibrant sponges, gorgonian sea fans, barrel sponges, and thriving elkhorn coral gardens. Shark encounters are also possible, including Caribbean reef sharks and the occasional hammerhead. With strict protections in place, Statia delivers exceptional diving in a well-preserved, uncrowded setting.

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The ecosystems surrounding the four islands of St. Eustatius are characterized by their unique underwater landscapes. These environments consist of stretches of volcanic rock adorned with a diverse array of marine life. Both hard and soft corals, sponges, and other tunicates adorn the rocky surfaces, creating a rich and varied marine ecosystem. The area is also home to around 400 historic wrecks, offering divers an unmatched combination of natural beauty and maritime history.

Divers exploring the underwater pinnacles will encounter large gorgonian sea fans and impressive barrel and chimney sponges, particularly at deeper sites. In addition to these fascinating formations, elkhorn coral gardens grace the waters, offering a visually stunning and vibrant underwater experience.

The waters surrounding these islands are known for their diverse marine life, including several species of sharks. Commonly found species include Caribbean reef sharks, black-tip reef sharks, and nurse sharks. However, these waters also occasionally attract more formidable visitors, such as hammerhead sharks, tiger sharks, and bull sharks, making it an enticing destination for divers seeking encounters with a wide range of marine life.

 

Statia Divers, located adjacent to Bobbie's Beach Club within the Golden Rock Resort, offers a distinctive diving experience amidst the enchanting Caribbean setting. The pride of this diving center is its expansive man-made, ocean-fed lagoon perched on the cliff's edge, with the added allure of an American School Bus concealed at a depth of 9 meters (30 feet), providing divers with indelible underwater adventures right here on St. Eustatius.

At Statia Divers, a proficient dive team stands ready to serve, equipped with qualifications spanning from teaching Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster courses. Guests can anticipate valet-guided dives that cater to individual comfort levels and expertise.