Chien Tong

Best time to dive

January to December; January to June

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• DolphinPossible
• Sea turtleReliably seen

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - wreck top sits at roughly 15-17 m, too deep to appreciate from the surface by snorkel

Safety notes

Overhead-environment risk for wreck penetration beyond training level; depth for lower portions requires Advanced cert; slight current; diving restricted to marine park moorings

Permits & fees

St Eustatius National Marine Park (STENAPA) dive fee required - about USD 6 per dive or USD 30 annual pass, payable via QR code or statiapark.reefsupport.org

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Oranjestad (Statia)