Sint Eustatius, or Statia as sailors know it, is a Dutch Caribbean island of remarkable natural and historical character. Small, unhurried and almost entirely free of mass tourism, it offers some of the finest diving in the Atlantic hemisphere and a protected marine park that covers much of the island’s coastal waters. From 250,000 Euros per week, 21 yachts are available here, drawn from the wider Caribbean Leeward Islands fleet and positioned to explore Statia as a base or a passage stop.
At the 250,000 Euros per week rate, your charter yacht in Sint Eustatius will be well-crewed, well-provisioned and fully equipped for the diving and snorkelling that defines the destination. The crew handles provisioning before departure, since the island’s resupply options are limited, and arranges dive operators or guides for the marine park. Water toys, a tender and navigation equipment are all included. Cabin numbers typically run to four or five at this rate range, suited to small groups who prefer the island’s quiet pace.
The base charter fee of 250,000 Euros per week covers the yacht and crew. Budget the advance provisioning allowance at approximately thirty percent, covering fuel, provisions, drinks, and any anchorage or permit fees. Sint Eustatius is outside the main charter circuit, which keeps berthing and port costs low, but provisioning must be planned ahead. Cruising permits are available through the island’s marine park authority. Year-round trade winds make passage conditions reliable; November through April is the calmest season.
Sint Eustatius rewards careful itinerary planning. The main anchorage at Oranje Bay, off the capital Oranjestad, is the arrival point for customs clearance and sits close to the Gallows Bay dive site, where a colonial warehouse foundation lies in the shallows surrounded by green turtles and barracuda. Jenkins Bay on the north coast offers a quieter overnight anchorage with good holding. The Quill, an extinct volcano rising to six hundred metres, is visible from most anchorages and reachable by trail from Oranjestad. Nearby islands extend the itinerary: Saint Kitts is two hours north, Nevis thirty minutes further, and Saba a passage west.
