St. Eustatius Dive Adventure: Dive, Advance & Become Rescue Diver Ready
Discover a different side of the Caribbean on an unforgettable 7-night international dive adventure to 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 Statia on 10 guided boat dives over five days, enjoy daily breakfast, three island experiences and full access to the resort — all while sharing the week with divers joining us from around the world.
Come simply for an incredible Caribbean dive vacation, or use the week to take your diving to the next level. Open Water Divers can complete PADI Advanced Open Water at the beginning of the trip, then progress into PADI Rescue Diver and the Rescue Diver Ready experience later in the week. Already Advanced or Rescue certified? Choose the training and diving experience that's right for you.
Arrive Open Water. Leave Rescue Diver Ready.
7 Nights • 10 Boat Dives • Luxury Resort • International Dive Community • Optional PADI Advanced & Rescue Training
From $2,795 per diver, double occupancy
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St. Eustatius Dive Adventure
Dive. Explore. Advance. Become Rescue Diver Ready.
Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort | St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean | August 2027
What if your next Caribbean dive vacation didn't just take you somewhere incredible — but changed the kind of diver you are?
Join Divers Cove and Rescue Diver Ready for an international week of diving, adventure and optional PADI training at Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort on the beautiful Dutch Caribbean island of St. Eustatius, known locally as Statia.
Spend seven nights surrounded by tropical gardens, ocean views and the dramatic Quill volcano. Explore the protected waters surrounding Statia on 10 guided morning boat dives, enjoy three island experiences, relax at a luxury resort and meet divers joining us from around the world.
And if you're ready to take your diving further, this trip gives you the opportunity to complete your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, or both during your vacation.
Come for the Caribbean.
Come for the diving.
Come home a more confident, capable diver.
From $2,795 per diver
7 Nights • 10 Boat Dives • Daily Breakfast • Island Experiences
Double occupancy. Resort taxes included. Airfare and optional PADI training additional.
Choose Your Adventure
One incredible Caribbean vacation. You decide how far you want to take your diving.
Dive Statia
Already certified and simply want an incredible week of Caribbean diving?
Join us for the vacation, enjoy your 10 included boat dives and experience one of the Caribbean's most distinctive diving destinations.
There is no requirement to participate in training.
Go Advanced
Arriving as a PADI Open Water Diver?
Complete your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver training at the beginning of the trip while exploring Statia's reefs, walls and underwater landscapes.
Complete your knowledge development before traveling, then use your Caribbean dives to develop new skills, gain experience and become a more confident diver.
Become Rescue Diver Ready
Already Advanced Open Water certified?
Take the next step and complete your PADI Rescue Diver training during the second half of the week.
Develop problem-solving, self-rescue and diver-assistance skills before progressing into realistic Rescue Diver Ready scenarios designed to build confidence, situational awareness and teamwork.
Open Water to Rescue
Want the full experience?
Arrive in Statia as an Open Water Diver.
Complete Advanced Open Water at the beginning of your vacation.
Then progress into Rescue training and finish the week as a PADI Rescue Diver.
Arrive Open Water. Leave Rescue Diver Ready.
Why St. Eustatius?
Statia isn't the Caribbean of mega-resorts, cruise ships and crowded beaches.
This small Dutch Caribbean island offers something increasingly difficult to find — beautiful reefs, protected marine environments, fascinating history and the feeling that you've discovered somewhere special.
The waters surrounding St. Eustatius offer 36 dive sites within the protected Marine Park, ranging from reefs and walls to wrecks, archaeological sites and macro diving.
The island has received recognition for wreck diving, macro life, underwater photography, advanced diving and the health of its marine environment.
When you're not underwater, Statia gives you the opportunity to slow down, explore and experience an authentic Caribbean island.
The Diving
Your vacation package includes:
10 guided morning boat dives over 5 days
Statia Divers, located at Golden Rock, is a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort providing valet-style guided diving tailored to diver experience and comfort level.
Statia offers a wide variety of underwater experiences, including:
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Healthy Caribbean reefs
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Historic wrecks
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Archaeological dive sites
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Dramatic underwater topography
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Macro marine life
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Underwater photography
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Advanced dive sites
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Protected marine environments
Dive sites will be selected according to weather, conditions and diver experience.
Nitrox is complimentary for certified Enriched Air Nitrox divers.
Not Nitrox certified yet? Divers Cove can help you complete your PADI Enriched Air Nitrox certification before the trip.
Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort
Golden Rock isn't simply somewhere to sleep between dives.
The luxury resort stretches across approximately 40 acres of tropical gardens, with ocean views and the Quill volcano providing an unforgettable backdrop.
Guests have access to amenities including:
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Swimming pools
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Ocean-fed saltwater lagoon
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The Rock Spa
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Oceanfront fitness center
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Tennis
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Padel
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Pickleball
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Basketball
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Mini golf
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Children's play area
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Tropical gardens and walking areas
Golden Rock has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide with a Michelin Key.
Dining
Daily breakfast is included with your stay.
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 Golden Rock's ocean-fed lagoon and enjoy a casual island dining experience in an extraordinary setting.
An optional food and soft-drink package will also be available for guests who prefer to prepay more of their vacation dining.
Explore Statia
Your vacation isn't only about diving.
Your package includes three island experiences, giving you the opportunity to discover the history, culture and natural beauty of St. Eustatius.
Between diving and training, you'll also have time to enjoy Golden Rock and explore the island.
Optional Saba Dive Adventure
We are also exploring an optional group day trip to nearby Saba, offering the opportunity to experience another extraordinary Caribbean diving destination during your vacation.
The Saba excursion will be optional and priced separately.
RDR International: Statia 2027
This trip will host a special international Rescue Diver Ready experience.
Divers from different locations and backgrounds will train together, share experiences and participate in increasingly realistic Rescue scenarios.
The week will culminate with the RDR International Finale — an immersive Rescue scenario designed to challenge newly trained and existing Rescue Divers to communicate, work as a team and respond to a complex diving emergency.
Already Rescue certified?
Come for the vacation and diving and join the international RDR community. Opportunities to participate in selected RDR activities and scenarios may also be available.
Your Week in Statia
The week is designed so training enhances your vacation rather than taking it over.
Arrival Day
Arrive in St. Eustatius, transfer to Golden Rock, check in and settle into the resort.
Meet divers joining us from around the world at our RDR International Welcome Gathering.
Beginning of the Week
Morning diving begins.
Divers taking 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, the resort and relaxation.
Second Half of the Week
Divers participating in PADI Rescue Diver move into Rescue skills, problem-solving and scenario training.
RDR International Finale
The week culminates with our international Rescue Diver Ready scenario, followed by a celebration of everything you've accomplished during your time in Statia.
Exact diving and training schedules are subject to weather, conditions and operational requirements.
What's Included
Diver Package
Your diver package includes:
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7 nights at Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort
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Double or single accommodations according to package selected
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Daily breakfast
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10 guided morning boat dives over 5 days
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Tanks and weights
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Complimentary Nitrox for certified Nitrox divers
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Three island experiences
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Full access to Golden Rock Resort amenities
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Pickup and drop-off from the St. Eustatius airport or ferry terminal
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Resort taxes
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Divers Cove international trip support
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Access to the RDR International event experience
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.
Estimated 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 applicable resort taxes.
Optional PADI Training
Training is not required 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 the vacation.
Additional training fee — pricing coming soon.
PADI Rescue Diver + RDR Experience
Complete your PADI Rescue Diver training and participate in the Rescue Diver Ready experience.
Additional training fee — pricing coming soon.
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.
Package training price — coming soon.
All required eLearning and knowledge development must be completed before arrival so your time in Statia can be spent diving, training and enjoying the destination.
Rescue candidates must meet all PADI Rescue Diver prerequisites, including appropriate CPR and First Aid training.
Getting to St. Eustatius
One of the things that makes RDR International special is that you don't need to travel through Florida to join us.
Divers can meet us in Statia from across the United States, Europe, the Caribbean and beyond.
Via St. Maarten
Fly into Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM).
From St. Maarten, connect to St. Eustatius on the short WINAIR flight or available ferry service.
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.
Divers Cove will provide recommended flight and connection information once airline schedules are finalized.
What's Not Included
Unless specifically added to your booking:
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International and regional airfare
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Lunch and dinner
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Alcoholic beverages
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Optional food and beverage package
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PADI Advanced Open Water training
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PADI Rescue Diver training
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PADI eLearning and certification materials
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EFR/CPR and First Aid training if required
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Rental scuba equipment
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Optional excursions, including Saba
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Spa services
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Personal purchases
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Travel insurance
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Dive accident insurance
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Gratuities
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Any government charges or fees introduced after booking
Travel & Dive Insurance
This is an international dive vacation taking place during Caribbean hurricane season.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance immediately after booking, including appropriate coverage for:
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Trip cancellation
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Trip interruption
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Hurricane and weather disruption
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Flight delays
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Missed connections
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Lost or delayed baggage
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Medical emergencies
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Emergency evacuation
Dive accident and evacuation insurance through DAN or equivalent coverage is also strongly recommended.
Guests are responsible for reviewing and understanding the coverage, exclusions and terms of their individual policies.
Who Should Join Us?
This international trip is designed for:
Open Water Divers who want to advance their diving.
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 Statia.
Non-diving spouses, partners and family members who want to enjoy Golden Rock and the island.
Come alone.
Bring your dive buddy.
Travel with your partner.
You'll be joining divers from around the world for one unforgettable Caribbean week.
Ready for Statia?
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.
August 2027
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.
