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    Golden Rock Dive Center

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    Owner operated since 1994 Golden Rock Divers has a small dive shop feel with all the amenities you would expect from a world class dive destination without all the frills. Flexibility is our motto and adjusting to our customers needs and desires is...more
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Superb diving in the Caribbean

    It was a real pleasure to dive with Golden Rock. Very relaxed and friendly. Our dive guides Celine and Michael took good care of us helping us with our equipment and getting us in and out of the water. We got to see lots of...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank JamesHolcombe
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    AH! So glad you enjoyed your time with us at GRDC. Thank you for coming to Statia to dive with us!

    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Non-diver

    Gr8 souvenirs available. Very friendly staff and gr8 location if you just want to hangout at the beach (for those of us afraid to get in the water).

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Makeba M
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

    So happy you enjoyed your relaxed time on Statia! So much to do for non-divers or divers on their days off. Lots of nature and tranquility! Cheers!

    Reviewed November 5, 2018
    My Kind of Place!

    First, what Golden Rock is not: big, fancy, corporate, with all the "bells and whistles"; not attached to a resort where someone will run to bring you a drink with an umbrella in it. What it is: small, no-fuss, with the owners on site and...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Adair N
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded November 6, 2018

    Thank you Adiar! Wonderful detail in your review! We were honored that you made such an effort to reschedule after the hurricanes last year. True travel warriors! We so enjoy you and Ken. Working with you was a pleasure and we hope to dive with...More

    Reviewed November 4, 2018
    Looking for amazing sea life while diving on 16th century wreaks?

    All I have to say is Golden Rock Dive Center and Statia are on my permanent “go to” list. Diving with these guys was the best, very personal service. Very unique diving. Not only great sea life, but getting to see very old artifacts in...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank TimSchmitz
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded November 5, 2018

    Thank you Tim! Always a pleasure with you! Statia does have incredible history above and below water for all to enjoy. We look forward to hosting you ANYTIME! Happy Bubbles, Sarah

    Reviewed October 29, 2018 via mobile
    Great diving Relaxed and professional

    We just got back from quick 3 day trip and had a wonderful time diving with Golden Rock! Sarah was fantastic in helping plan our trip and took care of Hotel Reservations as well as airport transportation, everything went seamlessly. I have lived the Caribbean...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank kiersten f
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded October 30, 2018

    Thank you Kiersten! Your review is very meaningful coming from a fellow dive professional! We really enjoyed diving and meeting with you both. Happy you got to relax and enjoy some fun diving. Thank you for spending part of your holiday with us on Statia....More

    Reviewed September 23, 2018
    Great diving!

    Great Dive Center with excellent service! They know the best dive spots on the Island and its is fun to dive with them!! Hope to come back.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank 631ton
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded September 24, 2018

    Awesome! Thank you for the review and for diving with us! So glad you enjoyed your diving. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Cheers, Sarah

    Reviewed September 23, 2018
    Great experience at Golden Rock Dive Center

    Before I travelled to Statia I contacted Golden Rock Dive Center to book an Open Water Diver course and asked if they could accommodate a larger than average person (size 13 feet, etc.) Sarah responded quickly that would be happy to enlist me as a...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Ploegj
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded September 24, 2018

    What a detailed review! Thank you! We appreciate all of the information. We are so glad you had a good experience with your PADI OW course! You did a great job. You were an absolute pleasure to work with you and we look forward to...More

    Reviewed September 21, 2018 via mobile
    Diving in Statia

    Great dive shop. Personalized service, flexible, and friendly. If diving in Statia go with them, you will be happy you did. Absolutely five stars.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Brad K
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded September 22, 2018

    Thank you Brad! Thanks for coming to dive with us in Statia. We are glad that you enjoyed diving with us in Statia! Happy diving! -Sarah

    Reviewed September 13, 2018
    Best Dive Shop in Caribbean

    This is the place in the Caribbean to dive, learn to dive or just meet great people. It's the best! Local, friendly, authentic. Thank you Celine, Sarah, David and Michael!

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank MedevacJohn
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded September 25, 2018

    Thank you John! We are lucky to get so many wonderful people and divers such as your self on our little island. We hope to be diving with you again soon! Cheers, Sarah, David, Celine, and Michael

    Reviewed September 3, 2018
    Beautiful Island, beautiful diving

    I jumped on a 12 minute flight from St Kitts to go diving with the Golden Rock Dive Centre in St Eustatius. I was not disappointed. Four days of amazing diving; the protected marine reserves ensured unspoiled dive sites with an abundance of marine life....More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Keith R
    Sarah H, Owner at Golden Rock Dive Center, responded to this reviewResponded September 4, 2018

    Thank you Keith! We loved hosting you! Statia is a perfect little get away from other islands…always great to explore a new Rock! Good luck to you in your new adventure and I hope our paths cross again soon! Cheers from the GRDC Team

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