ST. EUSTATIUS Travel Guide! (15 BEST things to do on Statia)

This is Sint Eustatius / Statia, a hidden gem and the least visited island in the Caribbean, despite its rich history. Our vlog & travel guide includes a bit about the island and the best things to do on St. Eustatius!

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Planning your own trip to Sint Eustatius, the “Historic Gem of the Caribbean"? Add these to your itinerary!

1. Catch the Makana Ferry from St. Maarten, Saba, or St. Kitts & Nevis - Statia is a popular as a day trip from these islands because of its close proximity and affordable ferry rates.
2. Take a walking tour of Oranjestad - the city is filled with historic sites, ruins, and colorful street art!
3. Search for one of Statia’s famed Blue Beads - if you find one they say you will come back to Statia!
4. Visit Fort Oranje, a beautifully restored Dutch Colonial Fort that is perched over Statia’s harbor and waterfront.
5. Learn more abut the history of St. Eustatius at the Historical Foundation Museum.
6. Eat some of the local cuisine, especially if you can find the street vendors! It’s so good!
7. Walk down the Old Slave Path and ponder the island’s history while making your way to…
8. Explore the waterfront! Snorkel, eat, explore, or maybe even go for a scuba diving tour.
9. Hike the Quill, a dormant volcano and dominant feature on the island. There are many trails to choose from!
10. Spend an afternoon at the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanic Garden. It is small, but beautiful! It also has plenty of facilities!
11. Check out Statia’s White Wall, an interesting natural geologic formation.
12. While at the white wall, be sure to visit the Fort De Windt, another historic fort on the island!
13. Visit Zeelandia Beach. Unfortunately you cannot swim here, but it is a beautiful beach and a sea turtle nesting site for parts of the year!
14. Head to Boven National Park to hike even more beautiful trails!
15. Make a quick stop at Venus Bay, a much shorter hike in the park and in our opinion, one of the most beautiful areas of the island!

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Welcome to Statia!
0:45 The “Historic Gem” of the Caribbean
2:20 Getting to St. Eustatius
3:25 Our Accommodations & Oranjestad
5:14 Statia Blue Beads
5:55 Fort Oranje & Museum
6:32 Local Eats
7:55 Statia Waterfront, Snorkeling, & Sea Delft
9:00 Scuba Diving
9:36 The Quill
11:34 Miriam C. Schmidt Botanic Garden
12:24 Hitchhiking, White Wall, & Fort De Windt
12:54 Order a Pizza by Plane (lol)
13:39 Zeelandia Beach
14:20 Boven National Park
16:50 Venus Bay
17:26 Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more adventures! :D