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.
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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.
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.
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