The island of Saba is a fine example of ecotourism in action. Saba is an island of true natural beauty. The volcanic island offers steep reefs off the coast yielding some of the best scuba diving excusions in the Caribbean. The unspoiled natural beauty is a tremendous draw for toursits to admire the unique flora and a paradise for birdwatching. Travelers to Saba visit scenic peaks, small quaint villages and experience the rain forest of this small island. Saba is a natural draw for hikers, scuba divers, and ecotourists.
Things to do in Saba
Deep Diving in Saba
Saba offers some of the most remarkable scuba diving in the Caribbean with precipitous volcanic reefs and preserved marine parks. The diving in Saba adventures is only for experienced divers. The dive company requires that each diver must have completed a dive within the past six months. The dive is a two tank dive. The dive shop shall meet you off of the Saba Ferry terminal. A ferry to Saba from St Maarten needs to be arranged separately through our concierge. The dive shop will escort you to a fascinating dive spot depending on conditions and diver preferences. The dive occurs daily. MUST HAVE A DIVE CARD. Advanced bookings are highly recommended. Equipment included. Days of the week: Daily St Maarten to Saba high speed ferry: Wednesday through Sunday
Price per 2 tank dive : $110 per certified diver plus a $6.00 Marine Park fee.
Ferry to Saba
Guests on St Maarten can travel to Saba by air or by high speed ferry. There is only one ferry that services Saba. The ferry takes approximately one and a half hours (90 minutes). A lunch and tour of the island can be arranged for guests. The island is a pristine volcanic island fantastic for hiking through the rain forest and volcano. The island does not have beaches. For guests intending to hike the island, then we do not recommend selecting the lunch and tour option. Ferry arrives back in St Martin at 5PM. PASSPORTS REQUIRED. Departs: Wednesday through Sunday
Price per adult: $65 Children from 2 years old: $40 Lunch and tour options: additional $30 Port Fee: $7 per person
