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Dive Review of Statia Divers/Golden Rock Resort in
St. Eustatius

Statia Divers/Golden Rock Resort: "Not quite ready for prime time", Sep, 2024,

by Beth Appelt, FL, US (Reviewer Reviewer 4 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 13138 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments The dive operation at Golden Rock has only been in operation for less than a year and they are building the business. Consequently, there are some growing pains. They just started using a new boat that was not designed for diving but they are trying to make it work. For example, the tank holders on the boat are very deep and require ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
Websites Statia Divers   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Hawaii, Mexico, Various Caribbean, Tahiti, French Polynesia, Australia
Closest Airport St Kitts Getting There Transfer boat from St Kitts to St Eustatius

Dive Conditions

Weather Seas
Water Temp 85-88°F / 29-31°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 20-60 Ft/ 6-18 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions Stay with the group and dive guide and come up as a group
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 3 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments Camera bucket was just sea water. There is no fresh water rinse on the boat. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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