St. Eustatius Caribbean Dive Vacation & PADI Training – 2027

Discover a Different Side of Caribbean Diving

Join Divers Cove and Rescue Diver Ready for an unforgettable 7-night Caribbean dive vacation in St. Eustatius in August 2027.

Stay at the luxurious Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort, surrounded by tropical gardens, ocean views and the dramatic Quill volcano. Explore the protected waters of St. Eustatius — known locally as Statia — on 10 guided morning boat dives over five days, enjoy daily breakfast, three island experiences and full access to the resort.

Come simply for an incredible Caribbean scuba diving vacation, or make the trip part of your progression as a diver.

Open Water Divers can complete PADI Advanced Open Water at the beginning of the trip and then progress into PADI Rescue Diver and the Rescue Diver Ready experience later in the week. Already Advanced or Rescue certified? Choose the training experience that's right for you — or simply come to dive, explore and enjoy Statia.

Arrive Open Water. Leave Rescue Diver Ready.

7 Nights • 10 Boat Dives • Luxury Resort • Island Experiences • Optional PADI Advanced & Rescue Training

From $2,795 per diver, double occupancy

Resort taxes included. Airfare and optional PADI training additional.

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St. Eustatius Scuba Diving

If you're searching for a Caribbean dive vacation away from crowded resorts and cruise-ship destinations, St. Eustatius offers something very different.

This small Dutch Caribbean island combines protected marine environments, healthy reefs, wrecks, archaeological sites, macro life and fascinating underwater topography.

The protected St. Eustatius Marine Park offers 36 dive sites, with diving suitable for different experience levels.

Your package includes 10 guided morning boat dives over five days with Statia Divers, the PADI 5-Star Dive Resort located at Golden Rock.

Dive sites will be selected according to weather, conditions and diver experience.

Nitrox is complimentary for certified Enriched Air Nitrox divers.

Not Nitrox certified? Divers Cove can help you complete your PADI Enriched Air Nitrox certification before traveling.

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Choose Your Caribbean Dive Adventure

One vacation. Several ways to experience it.

Dive Statia

Already certified and simply looking for an exceptional Caribbean dive trip?

Come for the vacation.

Enjoy your included boat diving, explore St. Eustatius, relax at Golden Rock and spend the week with divers joining us from around the world.

There is no requirement to participate in PADI training.

PADI Advanced Open Water in St. Eustatius

Arriving as an Open Water Diver?

Take your diving to the next level by completing your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at the beginning of the trip.

Complete the required knowledge development before traveling, then develop new skills and gain experience while diving in the Caribbean.

The goal is to integrate training into the destination experience rather than spending your vacation sitting in a classroom.

PADI Rescue Diver & Rescue Diver Ready

Already Advanced Open Water certified?

Complete your PADI Rescue Diver training during the second half of the vacation.

You'll work on self-rescue, problem solving, diver assistance, searches and emergency-management skills before progressing into realistic Rescue Diver Ready scenarios designed to develop confidence, situational awareness, communication and teamwork.

Open Water to Rescue

Want to take on the complete challenge?

Arrive in St. Eustatius as an Open Water Diver.

Complete Advanced Open Water during the beginning of your vacation.

Then progress into PADI Rescue Diver training and the Rescue Diver Ready experience during the second half of the week.

Arrive Open Water. Leave Rescue Diver Ready.

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Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort

Your home for the week is Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort, a luxury retreat located between the Quill volcano and the Atlantic Ocean.

The resort spans approximately 40 acres of tropical gardens and offers an impressive selection of amenities for both divers and non-divers.

Enjoy:

• Swimming pools

• Ocean-fed saltwater lagoon

• The Rock Spa

• Oceanfront fitness center

• Tennis

• Padel

• Pickleball

• Basketball

• Mini golf

• Children's play area

• Tropical gardens and walking areas

Golden Rock has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide with a Michelin Key.

This makes the trip particularly appealing for couples where one person dives and the other doesn't. You don't have to be a scuba diver to enjoy the week.

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Dining at Golden Rock

Daily breakfast is included in your vacation package.

Golden Rock offers two distinctive dining experiences.

Breeze

Enjoy international and Caribbean-inspired dishes surrounded by the resort's tropical gardens.

Bobbie's Beach Club

Relax beside the ocean-fed lagoon and enjoy a casual island dining experience in a beautiful Caribbean setting.

An optional food and soft-drink package will also be available for guests who prefer to prepay more of their vacation dining.

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Explore St. Eustatius

There's more to this trip than scuba diving.

Your package includes three island experiences, giving you an opportunity to discover the history, culture and natural beauty of Statia.

Between diving and optional training, you'll also have time to enjoy Golden Rock, relax by the pool and explore the island.

Optional Saba Dive Adventure

Want to add another Caribbean island to your vacation?

We are exploring an optional group excursion to nearby Saba, including the possibility of diving this spectacular neighboring island.

The Saba experience will be optional and priced separately.

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RDR International: Statia 2027

This vacation will also host a special international Rescue Diver Ready experience.

Divers from different locations and backgrounds will have the opportunity to train together, share experiences and participate in increasingly realistic Rescue scenarios.

The week will culminate in an RDR International Finale — an immersive scenario designed to challenge newly trained and existing Rescue Divers to communicate, work together and respond to a complex diving emergency.

Already Rescue certified?

You can still join the vacation, enjoy the diving and become part of the international RDR community. Opportunities to participate in selected RDR activities and scenarios may also be available.

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Your Week in St. Eustatius

The trip is designed so that optional training enhances your vacation rather than taking it over.

Arrival

Arrive in St. Eustatius, transfer to Golden Rock, check in and settle into the resort.

Meet your fellow travelers and divers at our international welcome gathering.

Beginning of the Week

Morning diving begins.

Divers participating in PADI Advanced Open Water complete their qualifying training dives early in the week.

Other guests enjoy recreational diving.

Midweek

Continue exploring Statia underwater, with afternoons available for island activities, Golden Rock and relaxation.

Second Half of the Week

Divers participating in PADI Rescue Diver move into Rescue skills, problem solving and scenario-based training.

RDR International Finale

The week culminates with our international Rescue Diver Ready scenario and a celebration of everything you've accomplished during your Caribbean adventure.

Exact diving and training schedules are subject to weather, conditions and operational requirements.

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What's Included in Your St. Eustatius Dive Vacation

Diver Package Includes:

• 7 nights at Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort

• Selected double or single occupancy accommodations

• Daily breakfast

• 10 guided morning boat dives over 5 days

• Tanks and weights

• Complimentary Nitrox for certified Nitrox divers

• Three island experiences

• Full access to Golden Rock Resort amenities

• Pickup and drop-off from the St. Eustatius airport or ferry terminal

• Applicable resort taxes

• Divers Cove international trip support

• Access to the RDR International event experience

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St. Eustatius Dive Trip Pricing

Diver – Double Occupancy

$2,795 per person

Based on two guests sharing accommodations.

Resort taxes included.

Diver – Single Occupancy

$3,795 per person

Enjoy your own accommodations throughout the seven-night stay.

Resort taxes included.

Non-Diver

$1,395 per person

Perfect for a spouse, partner or family member who wants to experience Golden Rock and St. Eustatius without scuba diving.

Includes seven nights accommodations, daily breakfast, three island experiences, full resort access, St. Eustatius airport or ferry transfers and resort taxes.

Airfare and optional PADI training are additional to all packages.

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Optional PADI Training

You do not need to take a course to join this trip.

Choose the experience that's right for you.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Complete your Advanced Open Water training at the beginning of your vacation.

Additional training fee applies.

PADI Rescue Diver + Rescue Diver Ready

Complete your PADI Rescue Diver training and participate in the Rescue Diver Ready experience.

Additional training fee applies.

PADI Advanced Open Water + Rescue Diver

Our complete progression experience for Open Water Divers who want to arrive in Statia as an Open Water Diver and leave Rescue Diver Ready.

Combined training package pricing will be available separately.

Required eLearning and knowledge development must be completed before arrival so your time in St. Eustatius can be spent diving, training and enjoying the destination.

Rescue Diver candidates must meet all PADI prerequisites, including appropriate current CPR and First Aid training.

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Getting to St. Eustatius

Divers can join us from the United States, Europe, the Caribbean and beyond.

Travel via St. Maarten

Fly into Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in St. Maarten.

From St. Maarten, connect to St. Eustatius on the short WINAIR flight or available ferry service.

Travel via St. Kitts

Guests may also travel through Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) in St. Kitts.

Private group speedboat transfers may be available between St. Kitts and Golden Rock.

Airfare is not included in your trip package.

Divers Cove will provide recommended flight and connection information as airline schedules become available.

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What's Not Included

Unless specifically added to your booking:

• International and regional airfare

• Lunch and dinner

• Alcoholic beverages

• Optional food and beverage package

• PADI Advanced Open Water training

• PADI Rescue Diver training

• PADI eLearning and certification materials

• EFR/CPR and First Aid training if required

• Rental scuba equipment

• Optional excursions, including Saba

• Spa services

• Personal purchases

• Travel insurance

• Dive accident insurance

• Gratuities

• Any government charges or fees introduced after booking

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Travel & Dive Insurance

This international dive vacation takes place during Caribbean hurricane season.

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance immediately after booking, including appropriate coverage for trip cancellation, interruption, hurricane or weather disruption, flight delays, missed connections, baggage, medical emergencies and emergency evacuation.

Dive accident and evacuation insurance through DAN or equivalent coverage is also strongly recommended.

Guests are responsible for reviewing the terms, coverage and exclusions of their individual insurance policies.

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Who Should Join Us?

This international Caribbean dive vacation is designed for:

Open Water Divers ready to gain more experience or become Advanced.

Advanced Open Water Divers ready to become Rescue Divers.

Existing Rescue Divers looking for an extraordinary international dive vacation and RDR experience.

Recreational divers who simply want to explore St. Eustatius.

Non-diving spouses, partners and family members who want to enjoy Golden Rock and the island.

Come alone, bring your dive buddy or travel with your partner.

You'll be joining divers from around the world for one unforgettable Caribbean week.

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Reserve Your St. Eustatius Dive Vacation

One Island. One Incredible Week. Your Diving — Taken to the Next Level.

Spend seven nights at Golden Rock.

Dive the protected waters of St. Eustatius.

Explore the island.

Meet divers from around the world.

And choose how far you want to take your diving.

Dive Statia. Go Advanced. Become Rescue Diver Ready.

Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort

St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean

From $2,795 per diver

Double occupancy. Resort taxes included.

Airfare and optional PADI training are additional.

Limited international group availability.

Reserve your space with Divers Cove.