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ST. EUSTATIUS · DUTCH CARIBBEAN
A small island with a big story.
Come for the nature, history and Caribbean sea. Stay for the people, the pace and the feeling that you’ve found somewhere special.
WHY STATIA
Come to Statia for a Caribbean escape that still feels wonderfully undiscovered. Hike into The Quill’s rainforest, dive pristine protected reefs and walk through streets where centuries of island history remain part of everyday life. Stay for the warm welcome, unhurried pace and rare feeling of having found somewhere truly special.
A CLOSER LOOK
THE FIRST SALUTE · 1776–2026
On November 16, 1776, Sint Eustatius made history when Fort Oranje—which visitors can still explore today—returned the cannon salute of the American brig Andrew Doria, recognizing the flag of the newly formed United States. Known as the First Salute, this historic moment forever connected Statia to the birth of America. In 2026, 250 years later, we celebrate the small island that gave a powerful salute to a new nation.
PLACES TO STAY
From garden hideaways and historic waterfront rooms to nature lodges and private villas, every stay offers a different way into island life.
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Central Oranjestad
The connected Statia stay
A comfortable, central base for independent days—close to everyday island life, dive departures and the streets of Oranjestad.
BEST FOR
Beneath The Quill
The nature-led Statia stay
A peaceful boutique hideaway surrounded by gardens, created for slow mornings, trail days and restorative time in nature.
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Historic Lower Town
The historic waterfront stay
An atmospheric way to inhabit Lower Town, with the sea, historic architecture and intimate evening dining woven into the stay.
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Where The Quill meets the Atlantic
Nature & dive resort
A full-service resort spread across 40 landscaped acres at the foot of The Quill, with ocean-view rooms and cottages, two pools, restaurants, sports facilities and an on-site dive operation.
BEST FOR
Oranjebaai, Lower Town
Historic waterfront hotel
An intimate hotel built around an 18th-century cotton-gin building, placing rooms, a garden pool and a sunset-facing restaurant directly on the historic Lower Town waterfront.
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Central Oranjestad
Bed & breakfast
A small, family-run bed and breakfast arranged around a leafy tropical courtyard, with spacious rooms, a personal welcome and an easy base for town and airport stays.
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White Hall, south Statia
Nature lodge
Nine freestanding wooden bungalows in a quiet natural setting, each with a private terrace and kitchen, sharing a freshwater pool with wide Caribbean Sea and St Kitts views.
BEST FOR
The Quill countryside
Suites & private villas
A contemporary nature retreat offering individually styled suites and larger private villas, with sea views, generous outdoor living and options suited to couples, families and groups.
BEST FORON THE ISLAND
Trails, history, protected water and the people who help you experience them.
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Diving
Dive shops
A long-established dive centre based on the Gallows Bay waterfront.
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Diving
Dive shops
Golden Rock Resort’s two-boat operation, with valet-guided dives.
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Diving
Dive shops
A small, family-run PADI centre working the marine reserve.
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Hiking
Activities & tours
Crater-rim trails and rainforest inside Statia’s dormant volcano.
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Activities & tours
Zeelandia’s black sand and the quiet coves beyond Oranjestad.
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History
Activities & tours
A self-guided walk through cannons, ruins and warehouse history.
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Museum
Activities & tours
Island history, archaeology and domestic life inside the Simon Doncker House.
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Nature
Activities & tours
A peaceful botanical garden conserving Statia’s native and regional plants.
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WHERE TO EAT
Historic Lower Town
ISLAND DINING
Chef-led Caribbean and international cooking in a restored Lower Town building, with a romantic waterfront terrace.
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Lower Town boardwalk
ISLAND DINING
Generous home-style Caribbean plates at a casual open-air cafe directly on the Lower Town boardwalk.
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Oranjebaai waterfront
ISLAND DINING
A waterfront bistro on Oranjebaai serving breakfast and dinner—rotisserie chicken, grilled fish, fresh lobster—with a terrace built for sunset.
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Central Oranjestad
ISLAND DINING
A family-run local favourite serving Chinese food in the heart of Oranjestad.
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Quill countryside
ISLAND DINING
French-Caribbean cooking, seafood and a warm hosts-led dining experience in a lush island setting.
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Government Guest Yard
ISLAND DINING
A longstanding local restaurant with Caribbean dishes, a garden and an upper terrace overlooking Oranjestad.
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Golden Rock Resort
ISLAND DINING
The signature Golden Rock Resort restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner with Atlantic and Quill views.
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Oranjestad
ISLAND DINING
No-fuss burgers, fast food and familiar comfort dishes popular for an easy local meal.
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Reach Statia by regional flight or ferry, then explore independently with a locally rented vehicle. Always confirm live schedules before fixing an international connection.
AIR, SEA & ISLAND TRANSPORT
These links go to each transport provider’s official information, schedule or reservation page.
Direct regional flights connect St. Maarten (SXM) with St. Eustatius (EUX). Search current schedules and fares in Winair’s official booking system.
Search Winair flights ↗Regional flights serving St. Eustatius, with reservations handled through the airline’s official booking information and customer service channels.
Flight booking information ↗Passenger ferry connections between Statia’s Gallows Bay, St. Maarten, Saba and St. Kitts. Reserve tickets in Makana’s official booking system.
Book ferry tickets ↗Local vehicle rental with airport, ferry and hotel delivery. Browse available cars and reserve directly with the Statia provider.
View rental cars ↗BEFORE YOU GO
Most visitors connect through St Maarten (SXM), then continue to Statia’s F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX) with Winair or Fly Dutch Caribbean, or arrive at Gallows Bay with Makana Ferry. Always verify current schedules before building your international connection.
There is no public transport network on Statia. A rental car is the easiest way to explore independently; StatiaRental.com ↗ offers cars and scooters with airport, ferry and hotel delivery. Taxis are also available, but advance arrangements are sensible.
Contact dive operators before arrival, especially if you need equipment or instruction. The Quill is a genuine tropical hike: start early, carry water, use proper footwear and check local trail guidance.
For longer-term rentals, homes and land for sale, contact local real estate agent Stay Eustatius ↗. Confirm current availability, terms and legal requirements directly with them.
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