Diving within the Marine Park is only allowed through local dive operators.
Fees
Each diver must purchase a dive tag (sold through the dive operator).
annual diving pass: $30
single dive pass: $6
All fees goes towards operational and maintenance costs of the Marine Park.
Regulations and guidelines
The following regulations must be followed while diving within St Eustatius Marine Park.
- Avoid wearing gloves and touching or collecting marine life, including shells.
- When diving near coral, be aware of trailing equipment and your fins. The slightest touch can damage or kill sensitive coral.
- Do not feed fish. It changes their natural behavior and diet.
- Leave historical artifacts undisturbed to allow future divers to enjoy them.
- Report any turtle and cetacean sightings to the National Parks Office.
- Never touch, disturb, or harass a turtle or any other encountered marine life.