Explore St Eustatius

St Eustatius is a small volcanic island which is one of the three SSS Islands of the Leeward Islands of the Netherlands Antilles, located in the Caribbean Sea. The island has one large central volcano, surrounded by rainforests and volcanic beaches. This is still a somewhat undiscovered diving destination meaning that the versatile underwater environments are still in pristine condition for divers to enjoy. The rocky topography includes impressive lava flows, reefs, there are shipwrecks and so much more. There is a wide selection of marine life to be spotted in the many dive sites around this island and the two dive centres here are experts in spotting the best species of the area. The warm waters and lack of crowds help to amplify the diving experience here.

Dive Activity

Diving in St Eustatius

What makes St Eustatius such an attractive diving destination is the high variety of different kinds of diving which can be done. This starts with what is on offer which includes liveaboards which visit this area, dive courses, night dives, and all done from boats. Underwater, divers can explore some thrilling wall dives, shipwrecks, flourishing reefs, volcanic topography including lava flows and large boulders and a variety of marine life.

Dive Sites

Scubapro
Charles L. Brown, wreck (★4.3)

Charles L. Brown, wreck (★4.3)

Deze “Premier Wreck dive in the Caribbean“ is de reden om te komen duiken op Sint Eustatius. De “Charlie Brown“ is een afgedankte AT&T boot die de eerste TransAtlantische kabel legde. Ze werden gekocht door Statia en tot zinken gebracht voor een duiklocatie. Is 100m lang doorgang van 30m.
Scubapro
Anchor Point (★4.2)

Anchor Point (★4.2)

Anchor Point is a dive site with a coral-covered French anchor dating from around 1750 and said to be the most beautiful anchor in the entire area.
Aqualung
Hangover (★4.4)

Hangover (★4.4)

It is a chatty spot located in the pristine marine reserve. Swim through a maze of lava flows with small and large overhangs that give this spot its name. This spot is spectacular for all divers.
Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
Double Wreck (★4.1)

Double Wreck (★4.1)

The spot is not exactly what you expect; nothing is visible anymore of the wrecks that sank here more than 300 years ago. Only some ballast and an anchor.
Mares
Chien Tong, wreck (★4.5)

Chien Tong, wreck (★4.5)

The Chien Tong is a 30-metre former Taiwanese trawler that was sunk by the government after sustaining irreparable damage and reaches a depth of 22 metres.

The best Months to Dive in St Eustatius

St Eustatius lies in the warm Caribbean Sea and the climate here is warm all year round. The water temperatures are also pleasantly warm throughout the year with temperatures ranging between 26°C and 29°C. The dry season technically runs between January to June, and from July to December there is a higher chance of rain. Visibility really ranges depending on the dive site.

Between March and May, is when the highest chances are to see some of the larger species of these waters including Eagle Rays, Humpback Whales and Manta Rays.

Top Wildlife Sightings in St Eustatius

Since 1998, the waters around St Eustatius have been announced as a Protected Marine Park which has allowed the underwater environments to remain untouched and attract a wide array of marine life. The reefs, made up of marine flora such as Hard Corals, Soft Corals, Sea Sponges and more, hold species such as Octopus, Seahorses, Lobsters, Crabs, Eels, Barracuda, Jacks, Stingrays, Sea Turtles, Angelfish, Squirrelfish,

Nurse Sharks, Reef Sharks, Flying Gurnards, Peacock Flounder and more. During particular seasons, there are chances to see Humpback Whales, Dolphins and other species of Sharks which pass by.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
218 Sightings
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12
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12
M
38
A
28
M
12
J
49
J
9
A
5
S
5
O
7
N
17
D
24
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
149 Sightings
J
4
F
10
M
15
A
14
M
6
J
45
J
6
A
2
S
10
O
6
N
5
D
26

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Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel

Moray Eel
127 Sightings
J
4
F
8
M
20
A
20
M
4
J
14
J
17
A
4
S
8
O
10
N
3
D
15
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle
83 Sightings
J
13
F
10
M
22
A
7
M
4
J
11
J
2
A
1
S
0
O
0
N
3
D
10

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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
67 Sightings
J
4
F
1
M
14
A
2
M
8
J
15
J
7
A
2
S
8
O
3
N
2
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
48 Sightings
J
2
F
2
M
3
A
6
M
1
J
5
J
3
A
8
S
2
O
8
N
5
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
231 Sightings
J
15
F
19
M
29
A
29
M
8
J
51
J
13
A
6
S
19
O
7
N
11
D
24

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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
220 Sightings
J
7
F
7
M
41
A
20
M
15
J
51
J
14
A
10
S
6
O
13
N
11
D
25

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
209 Sightings
J
16
F
16
M
29
A
22
M
15
J
32
J
17
A
5
S
19
O
14
N
6
D
18

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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays

Stingrays
205 Sightings
J
3
F
9
M
33
A
21
M
12
J
62
J
8
A
2
S
6
O
9
N
18
D
22

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
131 Sightings
J
6
F
7
M
23
A
14
M
8
J
37
J
9
A
0
S
3
O
6
N
7
D
11

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
127 Sightings
J
11
F
10
M
8
A
3
M
9
J
40
J
8
A
4
S
16
O
7
N
6
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
121 Sightings
J
6
F
5
M
18
A
11
M
7
J
34
J
11
A
3
S
14
O
1
N
3
D
8

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
118 Sightings
J
5
F
3
M
8
A
10
M
11
J
23
J
9
A
3
S
14
O
12
N
2
D
18

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
114 Sightings
J
12
F
7
M
19
A
12
M
7
J
29
J
3
A
3
S
12
O
4
N
4
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 25

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Boxfish

Boxfish
114 Sightings
J
6
F
3
M
17
A
10
M
7
J
34
J
8
A
2
S
11
O
6
N
2
D
8

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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
103 Sightings
J
11
F
7
M
15
A
12
M
10
J
24
J
1
A
1
S
1
O
13
N
5
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
101 Sightings
J
2
F
6
M
13
A
10
M
9
J
35
J
9
A
1
S
9
O
2
N
4
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
96 Sightings
J
11
F
7
M
8
A
6
M
8
J
26
J
7
A
3
S
11
O
6
N
0
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 55

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Lobster

Lobster
89 Sightings
J
1
F
9
M
24
A
21
M
2
J
10
J
4
A
1
S
0
O
0
N
12
D
5

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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
87 Sightings
J
1
F
9
M
5
A
7
M
3
J
19
J
9
A
2
S
18
O
2
N
5
D
7

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 2

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Nurse Shark

Nurse Shark
67 Sightings
J
6
F
2
M
6
A
14
M
7
J
6
J
2
A
6
S
1
O
5
N
3
D
9

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
65 Sightings
J
5
F
4
M
10
A
2
M
4
J
16
J
6
A
2
S
11
O
2
N
1
D
2

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Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp

Shrimp
60 Sightings
J
1
F
3
M
4
A
10
M
4
J
12
J
4
A
1
S
8
O
7
N
1
D
5

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
51 Sightings
J
0
F
7
M
11
A
10
M
1
J
4
J
4
A
0
S
9
O
1
N
2
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
50 Sightings
J
7
F
6
M
8
A
4
M
7
J
0
J
1
A
1
S
10
O
2
N
1
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
49 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
2
A
5
M
6
J
11
J
3
A
1
S
8
O
0
N
4
D
8

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
48 Sightings
J
11
F
6
M
8
A
1
M
1
J
1
J
6
A
1
S
4
O
5
N
1
D
3

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab

Crab
42 Sightings
J
3
F
1
M
4
A
4
M
4
J
6
J
3
A
2
S
6
O
1
N
2
D
6

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
36 Sightings
J
0
F
3
M
1
A
4
M
1
J
6
J
2
A
2
S
8
O
2
N
3
D
4

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Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
28 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
2
A
2
M
3
J
0
J
4
A
3
S
8
O
3
N
1
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
25 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
5
A
0
M
5
J
0
J
5
A
0
S
0
O
4
N
2
D
3
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Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
19 Sightings
J
11
F
4
M
4
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0
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Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark
14 Sightings
J
5
F
3
M
1
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 300

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Squid

Squid
14 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
1
A
2
M
2
J
8
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 120

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Flounder

Flounder
12 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
1
M
1
J
2
J
1
A
0
S
1
O
0
N
2
D
4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel

Sand Eel
12 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
2
A
2
M
1
J
2
J
1
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
2
D
2

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Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
11 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
0
A
1
M
0
J
9
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

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Nudibranch

Nudibranch
9 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
1
A
2
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
3
S
2
O
0
N
0
D
0
AdobeStock-Marc Henauer
Grey Reef Shark

Grey Reef Shark
7 Sightings
J
3
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
1
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pipefish

Pipefish
7 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
1
A
0
M
0
J
3
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
2
N
0
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 3500

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Soft Corals

Soft Corals
7 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
2
A
0
M
0
J
3
J
2
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 120

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Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
6 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
1
A
2
M
0
J
2
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0