Plan the hike and dive separately
The Quill trail and marine-park dives require different equipment, local arrangements, and time windows. Reserve the guide or dive operator before building either activity into a same-day connection.
Caribbean Island Guide · EUX
St. Eustatius (Statia)
A small Dutch Caribbean island built around The Quill and historic Oranjestad.
Overview
St. Eustatius, usually called Statia, is a special municipality of the Netherlands. F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX) handles regional aircraft, Gallows Bay is the main seaport, and Oranjestad sits below Fort Oranje and the dormant volcano known as The Quill.
Known for
- The Quill volcano and crater forest
- Fort Oranje and Oranjestad
- Marine-park diving and historic wreck sites
- Regional links through St. Maarten
Things to do
- Hike to the rim of The Quill with the required nature tag
- Visit Fort Oranje and lower Oranjestad
- Walk trails in Boven National Park
- Dive with a licensed local operator
Plan the connection
The arrival point matters as much as the island name. Confirm these details before locking a same-day flight, ferry, or activity.
Confirm the Statia connection
Flights arrive at EUX and ferries use Gallows Bay. Check the operating day, baggage allowance, and onward pickup for the selected service before leaving St. Maarten or a neighbouring island.
Allow time for Upper and Lower Town
Oranjestad’s historic sites extend from the waterfront ruins to Fort Oranje above. Comfortable footwear and a realistic walking window matter more than a long list of stops.
Getting to St. Eustatius (Statia)
Regional flights connect St. Maarten with F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX). The Makana ferry publishes links between Statia, St. Maarten, Saba, and St. Kitts; schedules should be checked for the intended travel date.
West Indies Helicopters operator locations: St. Eustatius
Scheduled ferry request
Makana Ferry
Bobby's Marina, Philipsburg to Gallows Bay
Adult fare published from $90.00 one way
Same-day return published from $121.25
Departures published from St. Maarten
- Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 17:00
- Monday at 14:15
- Friday at 14:00
- Saturday at 16:00
These are reference fares and times. We confirm the selected date and total before booking.
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Helicopter charter
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Request the Makana Ferry to St. Eustatius (Statia)
The operations desk confirms the operating day, fare, baggage allowance and availability before anything is booked.
St. Eustatius (Statia) FAQs
How do you get to St. Eustatius (Statia)?
Regional flights connect St. Maarten with F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX). The Makana ferry publishes links between Statia, St. Maarten, Saba, and St. Kitts; schedules should be checked for the intended travel date.
What is St. Eustatius (Statia) known for?
St. Eustatius is known for hiking The Quill, Fort Oranje and historic Oranjestad, marine-park diving, and regional air and ferry links through St. Maarten.
What is the gateway to St. Eustatius (Statia)?
The main gateway is F.D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX) and Gallows Bay.
What should I arrange before travelling to St. Eustatius (Statia)?
Plan the hike and dive separately: The Quill trail and marine-park dives require different equipment, local arrangements, and time windows. Reserve the guide or dive operator before building either activity into a same-day connection. Confirm the Statia connection: Flights arrive at EUX and ferries use Gallows Bay. Check the operating day, baggage allowance, and onward pickup for the selected service before leaving St. Maarten or a neighbouring island. Allow time for Upper and Lower Town: Oranjestad’s historic sites extend from the waterfront ruins to Fort Oranje above. Comfortable footwear and a realistic walking window matter more than a long list of stops.
Can Strait Passage arrange a helicopter to St. Eustatius (Statia)?
Yes. West Indies Helicopters lists St. Eustatius in its charter form. Strait Passage requests live aircraft availability and returns a confirmed USD quote before booking or payment.
Is there a ferry from St. Maarten to St. Eustatius (Statia)?
Makana Ferry publishes service from Bobby's Marina, Philipsburg to Gallows Bay. Its published adult fare starts at $90.00 one way. Strait Passage confirms the operating day, fare, and availability before booking.
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Request transport to St. Eustatius (Statia)
Request the published ferry or compare it with a private helicopter. The operations desk confirms the selected service before booking.