Year-round diving and visibility guidance.
Hangover: Statia boat dive with lava flows and coral overhangs.
Hangover: Statia boat dive with lava flows and coral overhangs.
Hangover is a boat dive in St. Eustatius' marine reserve, built around ancient lava flows, coral-encrusted overhangs, and a maze-like reef route. The site mixes sandy patches with healthy coral, sponges, and a lot of fish life, while sharks, turtles, rays, and spiny lobsters keep the bigger sightings interesting. It works best on a calm boat day when buoyancy and route choice stay easy to manage.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 17m
Depth Note
Reported working band from roughly 10 to 17 m, with some guides describing a 10-15 m lava-flow route and others a 17 m reef profile.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest windows outside the late-summer hurricane peak.
Typical Conditions
Clear Caribbean water, coral-encrusted lava, and a mix of sandy patches and overhangs; the site feels best on a calm, unhurried boat day.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Overhangs and swim-through sections reward slow buoyant control and awareness of the overhead terrain.
Access Restrictions
Located in the St. Eustatius marine reserve; diving is controlled and must be with an approved center.
Legal Notes
St. Eustatius marine park rules apply, and diving is carefully controlled to protect the reserve.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A lava-flow maze with overhangs, sandy patches, coral gardens, and open-water routing through the reef.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Year-round diving and visibility guidance.
Healthy reefs and turtle sightings at Hangover Reef.
Marine park management context for Statia dive sites.
Boat ride, shallow depth band, beginner-friendly access, and common marine life.
Reef profile, coral and sponge coverage, and detailed fish life.
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