Below the golden rock

Dive tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the tourism industry. Particularly for tropical destinations, diving tourism is of great economic importance. Diving tourism is also the main tourism activity on the Caribbean island St. Eustatius. However, tourism on the island needs further development in order to be an important economic pillar. As a result, the island authorities are developing a sustainable tourism master plan. This thesis contributed to this master plan by providing an analysis of the social practice of diving at St. Eustatius. This study created a better understanding of this important niche market on the island.