Dive-site story
Situated within the Sint Eustatius National Marine Park, this site features large volcanic boulders and ancient rock formations scattered across a flat sand plain. Encrusting sponges, sea fans, and hard corals blanket the surfaces of the structures, creating an isolated refuge for macro life and reef dwellers.
Field of coral-encrusted volcanic rock blocks on a pale sand seabed
Frequent sightings of bottom dwellers like flying gurnards and jawfish
Sheltered crevices harboring lobsters, moray eels, and juvenile reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is possible year-round, with the calmest sea conditions typically found in late spring and summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying gurnardDactylopterus volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowhead jawfishOpistognathus aurifrons | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted morayGymnothorax moringa | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean spiny lobsterPanulirus argus | Common |
Marine forecast
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