ORANJESTAD SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Statia Unfiltered: Luxury Resort Stays, Award‑winning Valet Diving, and a Volcano Hike
A seven‑night dive week (Sept 15–22, 2025) based at Golden Rock Resort with five days of two‑tank dives, personalized valet diving service, luxury dining, and island excursions.
Statia Unfiltered: Luxury Resort Stays, Award‑winning Valet Diving, and a Volcano Hike.
Embark on an extraordinary dive vacation in Oranjestad, St. Eustatius: pristine reefs, award‑winning diving and a quiet eight‑square‑mile island free of cruise ships set the stage for exclusive, small‑boat diving and luxury resort comforts at Golden Rock Resort.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Award‑winning, valet guided diving on pristine reefs
Statia’s diving is celebrated for macro photography, wreck exploration and abundant marine life; experienced PADI instructors provide valet guided dives, with short 5–20 minute boat rides to sites that mostly lie on the protected leeward side of the island.
Golden Rock Resort: relaxed luxury with ocean views
The week is anchored at Golden Rock Resort, offering comfortable, spacious rooms (listed at 40 sq meter | 130 sq feet), two pools, ocean or garden views and upscale dining options including restaurants led by Nobu‑trained sushi chefs.
Quiet, historic Statia with volcano treks and old forts
Beyond the water, explore a dormant volcano for crater views, take a historical tour that traces the island’s role in the first salute to the United States, and discover old forts and hidden gems on a curated island tour.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
You’ll spend seven nights at Golden Rock Resort and join five days of two‑tank dives with Statia Divers and the Scuba.com crew; expect attentive, valet‑style service aboard small dive boats, minimal site crowding, and a mix of shallow macro sites and deeper walls — the island’s diving reputation and complementary Nitrox for EANx certified divers underscore the focus on quality underwater time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Seven nights, eight days with five days of two‑tank dives (September 15–22, 2025).
All tank and weight rentals are included; additional scuba equipment rentals are available through Scuba.com NYC or onsite in St. Eustatius. If you plan to bring all your own dive gear, flying into St. Kitts is recommended.
Nitrox is provided complimentary to all EANx certified divers; ensure any relevant certifications are current and documented.
Airport transfers on arrival to St. Eustatius are complementary for guests; common routes to reach Statia include flights via Sint Maarten (then Winair) or transfers from St. Kitts (speedboat service).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who is the trip leader?
Raul Romero from Scuba.com leads the trip; he is a PADI dive instructor with 27 years of experience and holds a degree in Marine Environmental Sciences from SUNY Maritime.
Are tanks and weights included?
Yes — all tank and weight rentals are included in your ticket price.
Can I rent additional scuba equipment?
Additional scuba equipment rentals are available through Scuba.com NYC for pickup before the trip or onsite in St. Eustatius.
Are there discounts for gear purchases before the trip?
Scuba.com offers coupon codes for pre‑trip purchases: STATIA10 for 10% off scuba or underwater photography gear and STATIA20 for 20% off full‑priced exposure wear in store or by phone.
Who do I contact to book or ask trip questions?
For booking inquiries, email Devin at [email protected].