Sint Eustatius
Sint Eustatius, or Statia, is a small Caribbean Netherlands island where travelers go to hike The Quill, a dormant volcano, explore colonial Oranjestad, and dive off the coast.
Sint Eustatius, usually called Statia, is a small island in the Caribbean Netherlands, southeast of Sint Maarten. Most visitors reach it on a short flight from there. The Quill, a dormant volcano, has a hiking trail through rainforest to its crater rim. Oranjestad, the main town on the leeward coast, has Dutch colonial buildings and Fort Oranje. In the 18th century the port was a busy trading center. In November 1776 the fort fired a salute to the American brig Andrew Doria.
Diving is the other main draw, with reef sites and wrecks around the island. Hiking is best in the drier months, roughly winter into spring, since hurricane season runs from June through November. Plan three to four days to cover The Quill, the town and a few dives.
Five things to know before Sint Eustatius
- Check entry for your passport
Sint Eustatius is part of the Caribbean Netherlands. US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish passports need no visa; carry a return ticket, proof of funds and a passport valid for your stay. Visas and entry
- Book the short flight from Sint Maarten
Most visitors fly in by small plane from Sint Maarten. Flights are few each day, so leave a buffer for international connections.
- Hike into The Quill's crater
Trails climb the dormant volcano and drop into a rainforest crater. Pay the national park trail fee and start early to avoid the heat.
- See Fort Oranje and the First Salute site
Fort Oranje in Oranjestad fired the salute to a US flag in November 1776, one of the first foreign acknowledgments of the new country.
- Pay in US dollars and carry some cash
Statia uses the US dollar. There are few ATMs and card acceptance varies, so carry cash.
Sint Eustatius travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Caribbean Netherlands entry rules and what to carry.
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Read the guideMoney and costsUS dollars, cash and national park fees.
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Destinations in Sint Eustatius
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, peak seasonJanuaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, peak season
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, breezyFebruaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- MarchPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh26°Low25°Dry, sunnyMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, quieterAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, quieter
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Warm, quietMayPartly cloudy
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- JunePartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hurricane seasonJunePartly cloudy
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane season
- JulyRain13 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Hot, showersJulyRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, showers
- AugustRain14 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Hurricane riskAugustRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 76 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane risk
- SeptemberRain17 rainy daysHigh29°Low28°Hurricane peakSeptemberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hurricane peak
- OctoberRain18 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Storm risk, rainOctoberRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk, rain
- NovemberRain15 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Season endsNovemberRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Season ends
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Busy holidaysDecemberPartly cloudy
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy holidays
Average daily high and low in Oranjestad, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Sint Eustatius
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 34°
- Humidity
- 72%
- Wind
- 27 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 31%
Oranjestad
04:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today30°28°31%Monday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 31%.
- Tue30°28°51%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 51%.
- Wed29°28°20%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Thu28°27°37%Thursday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Fri28°26°57%Friday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Sat28°26°69%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 69%.
- Sun28°26°59%Sunday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 59%.
Updated 02:19 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Sint Eustatius FAQ
How do I get to Sint Eustatius?
Fly from Sint Maarten on a small plane. It is a short flight, but there are only a few a day.
Do I need a visa for Sint Eustatius?
Not with a US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German or Spanish passport. Carry a passport valid for your whole stay, a return ticket and proof of funds.
What is the First Salute?
On November 16, 1776, Fort Oranje saluted a ship flying the flag of the new United States, an early foreign recognition of the country.
When is hurricane season in Sint Eustatius?
June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from August to October. December to April is drier and calmer, and prices are highest then; May and June are a good compromise.
Is Statia good for diving?
Yes. The waters are a marine park with reefs, lava formations and wrecks, and there are few divers. Dive through a local operator.