Dive Review of Scubaqua/Old Gin House in
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Scubaqua/Old Gin House: "Post hurricane report", Feb, 2018, by craig whitaker, OH, US ( Sr. Reviewer 7 reports with 2 Helpful votes). Report 10128 has 1 Helpful vote.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving	N/A
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Comments	All of the pre-2017 hurricane reports I heard about this dive destination were excellent. Unfortunately, my post-hurricane, two-week stay (at the Old Gin House) in February, 2018, was not. Rather than comment upon that in which I was disappointed, due to the devastating effects of the hurricane, I will elucidate what I did enjoy. Without exception, Scubaqua is the best dive operation that I have dived with in my limited 400 dives experience. The staff is exceptionally friendly, dive briefings are comprehensive, the boats are clean, the dive crew is very helpful in loading and setting up tanks and gear, and groups of divers are limited to six per dive leader. Nitrox diving is strongly recommended. The chef at the Old Gin House restaurant possesses world-class, culinary skills. Every meal is expertly prepared and promptly delivered by amicable table servers. A new restaurant on the other side of the island, The Whale Tails, provides a secluded, seaside dining atmosphere. Free transportation to the restaurant is available (make reservations at the Old Gin House). The nearby town has an excellent, do-not-miss museum about St. Eustatius’ role in the 17th-19th century slave trade, world commerce, and political intrigue. The restored and well-maintained Fort Oranje is located nearby and well within walking distance. Be certain to take the tour of the island which can be arranged through the Old Gin House. I would recommend St. Eustatius as a dive destination, but would wait until the island has more fully recovered from the ‘17 hurricane.
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Nassau, Belize, Bonaire, Curacao, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Cancun, St. Croix, Cozumel, FL keys, Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway - 1000 Islands, Playa del Carmen, Roatan, Morehead City, USA
Closest Airport	St Maarten	Getting There	WinAir from St. Maarten St. Eustatius has baggage restrictions
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny	Seas	choppy
Water Temp	80-80°F / 27-27°C	Wetsuit Thickness	5
Water Visibility	50-60 Ft/ 15-18 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	No restrictions Dive your limits No gloves at depth
Liveaboard?	no	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	1 or 2	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	None	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters		Large Fish
Large Pelagics	N/A
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Scubaqua/Old Gin House in St. Eustatius/N.A.

Scubaqua/Old Gin House: "Post hurricane report", Feb, 2018,

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Dive Review of Scubaqua/Old Gin House in
St. Eustatius/N.A.