St. Eustatius

St. Eustatius (Statia) has neither posh resorts nor flashy nightlife, but divers will find one of the last “undiscovered” dive sites in the Caribbean.

Dives
Divers can expect deep volcanic canyons, pristine shallow reefs, plunging walls, and disintegrating 17th- and 18th-century trading ships. Outfitters: Dive Station (+599 318 2435) and Dive Center (+599 318 2964).

Hikes
Hikers can take a 45-minute trip up a 2,000-foot-high volcano to explore a rain forest and catch views of St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Maarten, St. Barthelemy, and Saba.

Hotels

Old Gin House
Opened in 1999 as an inn, Old Gin House has retained charms from its days as an 18th-century cotton refinery, including a pub with the original brick walls. Details: $135-275 U.S., including continental breakfast; +599 318 2319.

King’s Well
Situated on a cliff above Oranje Bay, the hotel offers a catamaran for snorkeling trips. Details: $65 U.S., including full breakfast, service, and taxes; Discover, MasterCard, and Visa; +599 318 2538.

Restaurants

King’s Well
Try German owner Win Piechutzki’s wiener schnitzel. Details: reservations required; $25 U.S.; Discover, MasterCard, and Visa; + 599 318 2538.

Smoke Alley
Try the grilled rib eye or T-bone steak. Details: $19 U.S.; MasterCard and Visa; +599 318 2002.

Editor’s note: Hotel rates are European Plan (EP), no meals, unless otherwise indicated. Tax and service charges are not included. Rates are subject to change during promotions and peak seasons. Restaurant prices are for an average three-course dinner, nonalcoholic drink, tax, and tip.

For more information, visit the St. Eustatius Tourist
Office online.