The Blue Bead Hole
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Oranjestad, St. Eustatius
Best timeYear-round
Water temp26-29°C / 79-84°F
Visibility8-18m / 26-60ft
AccessShore Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth18 m
Avg depth12 m
Nearest airportEUX
Historical artifactsMuck divingBlue beads
Scuba
This unique muck diving site is where 18th-century ships would anchor. The sandy bottom is a treasure trove for finding historical artifacts, most notably the famous 'Statia Blue Beads', which were used as currency for the slave trade.
Features
A historical muck dive. The site is a sandy slope where divers can find artifacts from the 18th century, including clay pipes, bottles, and the famous blue beads. A unique dive into history.
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