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11/01/2015 04:14 PM
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Was wondering if anyone has done a day trip to Statia and if so how was it. Boat trips never seem to fill so I'm assuming only option would be to fly.
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Okay, this may be out of date but since I haven't seen any other responses...I've never been but a friend has. It you're a notice scuba diver it's supposed to be great. Not much to do but probably fun for an overnight. Just what I was told and that was 15 years ago.
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This would be a day trip and not scuba diving, most trips I try to do something different/educational with my kids, my son will be 16, and I read Statia was rich in history and kind of like what SXM was back when I first visited 1983, will do more research. But thanks for the info
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My wife and I did a day trip in June. We hiked the Quill and then did some off beach snorkeling. It wasn't all that great. SABA was far better for hiking and a much nicer day trip overall. Statia is fairly undeveloped.
We flew To both for about $100 rt each
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Statia has the distinction of being the first foreign country to recognize the flag of the brand new United States back in 1776. It is an island rich in history and was the trading port through which the French and Dutch sent arms to the colonies in their fight against the British. At one time almost 20,000 people lived there. Today, in addition to hiking the Quill, an extinct volcano, there are the remains of an old synagogue and jewish cemetery you can visit. A day trip there is educational and interesting and, as others have noted, not a typical beach and booze filled way to spend a day. In my mind that makes it kind of nice.
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BruceSummit said:
Statia has the distinction of being the first foreign country to recognize the flag of the brand new United States back in 1776. It is an island rich in history and was the trading port through which the French and Dutch sent arms to the colonies in their fight against the British. At one time almost 20,000 people lived there. Today, in addition to hiking the Quill, an extinct volcano, there are the remains of an old synagogue and jewish cemetery you can visit. A day trip there is educational and interesting and, as others have noted, not a typical beach and booze filled way to spend a day. In my mind that makes it kind of nice. Perfect! Just what I was looking for. Thank you
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