With only 16 spots TOTAL and being HALLOWEEN... do not take too long to book this amazing trip!
Seeing is believing... check HERE to see for yourself!
SAVE THE DATES...& ADVISE WHEN OPEN FOR BOOKING: "Halloween in Surprising & Spooky Statia" ...ENJOY HALLOWEEN WITH...Extraordinary Caribbean Diving... EXTRAORDINARY 'CONCIERGE' SERVICE and EXTRAORDINARY FUN...Oct 25-Nov 1, 2025......with MUCH MORE COMING SOON !!! :
UPDATES:
- 11-5-24: We have locked in dates for a FIRST TIME NEW DESTINATION ... STATIA in 2025...
We will have full details on this amazing trip soon! Please start the planning process to join us!
Date: Oct 25-Nov 1, 2025 at Old Gin Resort diving with Scubaqua
Where: Surprising Statia...the 'hidden secret' island between St Maarten and St Kitts.
How: via a beautiful and historic landbased resort where we have been wanting to go for many years and FINALLY have been able to get it into the schedule with the right accommodations and dive operator willing to work with us to deliver the unique trips we have become known for!
Why: Diving in Statia is like going back in time and has something for everyone. So you've got to see this beautiful island and diving!
St. Eustatius
If you have never heard about this small, undiscovered island in the Caribbean, it's only because it's a well-kept secret. St. Eustatius (Statia in local slang): in the eighteenth century the busiest port of the Caribbean, now a sleepy island where time stood still. Unaffected by mass tourism St. Eustatius is not your average Caribbean island; imagine the Caribbean about 25 or 30 years ago and you get close.
The reefs surrounding St. Eustatius are flourishing in a protected marine park. Underwater you will experience what much of the Caribbean must have looked like many years ago. Most of the 36 official dive sites are located in the two reserves which cover a large part of the northern and southwestern waters. The eye-catching volcano “the Quill” dominates the island with its impressive crater and is responsible for the huge amount of lava flows and blocks under the surface. These old labyrinths of lava are now fully overgrown with corals and sponges. Combine these reefs with a number of historical dive sites and more recently sunk wrecks and you’ve got yourself a divers paradise!
Old Gin House
The Old Gin House hotel is a quaint historical waterfront hotel, located just a few steps away from Scubaqua Dive Center. The hotel has a beautiful restored historical lobby, ocean terrace and pool. The pool with towel service is located in the garden next to the garden view rooms.
The rooms at the Old Gin House are furnished with large king size beds or with 2 queen beds and equipped with free WiFi, air conditioning and TV (no cable). All rooms have a small fridge. Full American Breakfast is included at the seaside restaurant with a killer view. The chef prepares fresh fish, Caribbean lobsters and of course the famous ribs. Cocktails and a fully stocked bar and wine cellar are available.
Scubaqua Dive Center
Located at the ocean in a beautiful restored historical warehouse, Scubaqua offers a two-tank dive in the morning and can also run a third dive in the afternoon if enough interest. They dive in small groups and before every dive they give you a detailed briefing about the dive site and plan. All dives are guided (marine park rule), but Scubaqua guides are experts not to restrict your feeling of freedom. Custom-diving Scubaqua style means they give the experienced diver the dives they want but also give the unexperienced diver the extra attention needed. Dives are ‘limited’ by the no decompression limits, often exceeding 60 minutes. Every staff member is trained to respond in case of an emergency and the captain always stays on board when the divers are in the water. For those who are nitrox certified nitrox is offered for free. After the dives there is no better place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset than on their porch.
• Average Water Temp: 80.0°F
• Average Viz: 80 ft
2025 TRIP PKG PRICING estimated to be $2350 for NEARLY ALL INCLUSIVE PKG loaded with breakfast, lunch, 3 dinners, FREE NITROX, and LOTS OF EXTRAS!! (We expect to have full 2025 pricing shortly!)
AND we will offer some INCREDIBLE EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNTS along with our normal booking discounts!
Other: This will be the first time to do STATIA as a standalone destination in our 20 years of diving...so perfect for a end of FALL and FANTASTIC WAY TO SPEND HALLOWEEN... Don't miss this one!
What: Save the dates, post to have us add your name to the I'm Interested List and we will let you know when this trip is open for booking
ADD MY NAME TO THE NOTIFY WHEN OPEN FOR BOOKING LIST (just login and post below to be added to the list):
- Kamala aka WreckWench
- Debra aka Debra
- Jeannine aka Luv_H2O
- Leland aka KidDocDMC
- Ed aka Diver Ed
- Dave aka Scuba Dave
UPDATES:
11-5-24:
NOTE you must upgrade your basic to our premium memberships. When we open this trip the first people notified will be the ones that have their membership dues upgraded! And it you can sign up quickly...we will have a ROCKING DEAL FOR OUR EARLY BIRDS!!! WOW!!! Stay tuned....
Edited by dive_sail_etc, 18 November 2024 - 03:53 PM.
