St. Eustatius aka statia:
A Hidden Caribbean Gem of Diving & Luxury
December 27, 2025 - January 3, 2026
St. Eustatius (aka “Statia”) offers a huge variety of marine life and has been described as the best kept secret in the Caribbean. Divers can explore beautifully healthy coral reefs and two historical wrecks which are home to an abundance of fish and several species of sea turtles. Wreck Chien Tong is truly a unique dive site and is THE place for night diving – giant hawksbills and green turtles use the long-liner wreck as a hotel at night!
Denver Divers is taking you to the newly-built (2021) Golden Rock Resort for a luxurious stay at one of the most well-appointed resorts in the Caribbean. Not only are the views from the resort gorgeous, they have multiple activities for the whole family, including mini golf, tennis and pickleball, and included island tours! Roll in the New Year in style on the hidden gem of the Caribbean, St. Eustatius!
trip details
- Roundtrip airfare to/from Denver to St. Kitts
- Roundtrip airport/hotel & ferry transfers
- 7 Nights accommodations at Golden Rock Resort in deluxe accommodations (dbl/occ)
- One night accommodations during transit (as needed - pending airfare confirmation in Mar 2025)
- Breakfast daily
- 5 days of 2-tank morning boat dives
- 2 afternoon 1-tank boat dives including lunch
- 1 night dive
- Upgrade to Nitrox (must be certified)
- Activity package including guided Quill hike, historical and island tours
- Complimentary resort facility use including pickleball and mini golf
- New Year's Eve Celebration dinner including drinks
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Group Escort
- Meals and beverages not mentioned above
- Airline incidentals and fees
- Single supplement (+$1,050)
- Marine Park fee ($30 USD cash only)
- Personal dive equipment
- Gratuities
- Dive Accident Insurance (Required!)
- Travel Insurance (recommended)
- Any unforeseen additional expenses not specified
Certification Requirements:
- Minimum Referral Diver: Once you complete your Open Water Diver class and pool sessions, you can sign up to complete your certification dives while on one of our group trips!
- Certified Divers: You will be required to prove when your most recent dive took place. If it has been longer than a year, the St. Eustatius dive shop may require a Scuba Skills Update prior to diving with them
Payment Schedule:
- A non-refundable $500 deposit due to confirm space on the trip
- Final payment due October 1, 2025
Please refer to our Denver Divers Travel Participant Terms & Conditions for full details on our booking terms.
St. Eustatius NYE Brochure 2025
Required Paperwork:
- Denver Divers Travel Participant Terms & Conditions
- If you do not use our booking software to fill out participant information, you can fill out our Travel Participant Application instead.
- Nitrox
- Scuba Skills Update
- Specialty Courses
- Night Diver
- Deep Diver
- Wreck Diver
- Caribbean Fish ID
- Minimum 3mm full wetsuit (water temperatures can range between 79°F to 82°F in the winter)
- Underwater Dive Light
Weather Conditions: Located in the heart of the Caribbean, St. Eustatius' air temperatures will vary between 78°F to 86°F in the winter, with low chances of precipitation.
Water Conditions: Water temperatures can range between 79°F to 82°F in the winter. There are mild currents typically found in St. Eustatius, but stronger currents can come through so the local guides will always check the dive site before you splash.
Typical Animal Sightings:
- Green sea turtles
- Yellow headed jaw fish
- Flying gurnards
- Green moray eels
- Spotted eagle rays
- Barracuda
Physical Activity Level: The diving in St. Eustatius is great for all levels. The hiking and other watersports are also suitable for all levels.
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