Statia Divers/Golden Rock Resort: "Not quite ready for prime time", Sep, 2024,by Beth Appelt, FL, US (![]() |
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Snorkeling | N/A | ||
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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. ![]() |
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Websites | Statia Divers | ||
Reporter and Travel |
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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 |
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Weather | Seas | ||
Water Temp | 85-88°F / 29-31°C | Wetsuit Thickness | |
Water Visibility | 20-60 Ft/ 6-18 M | ||
Dive Policy |
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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 |
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Sharks | Lots | Mantas | None |
Dolphins | None | Whale Sharks | None |
Turtles | > 2 | Whales | None |
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Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best): |
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UW Photo Comments |
Camera bucket was just sea water. There is no fresh water rinse on the boat. ... Subscribe to get the full story. ![]() |
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