Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSaba Day Trip from St Maarten
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Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Simpson Bay, St Maarten
Product code: 3324SABA
Named the 'Unspoiled Queen', Saba is an eco paradise and quite the getaway for avid divers, hikers and nature enthusiasts. She is as beautiful on top as she is underneath. The journey is 75-90 minutes, and docks in Fort Bay, the only proper access to the sea on Saba. Saba is sheer cliffs on all sides, and even the old slave path still remains where goods were offloaded for transport to the villages by donkey.
Taxis meet the passengers at the boat and tour up into the island. First stop is a village called the Bottom, on up to Windwardside, where the trails start for hiking and tours continue over through Hells Gate with a look down to the airport, precariously balanced out on a lava overflow. Taxi tours are the only way to get up and into the island as the walk up from Fort Bay to The Bottom is vertical and strenuous. The views are spectacular. Drivers will stop at places of interest to take photos, and will let hikers out at the trail with arrangements to meet them for the return journey to Fort Bay.
The hiking in Saba's rainforest is not to be missed with the main trail, Mt Scenery, being the most popular. It is possible to stop at any point and return to Windwardside, or challenge the climb for the views from the top. The Saba Trail Shop asks a US$3 donation for the trail upkeep, and guests receive a trail badge. Windwardside boasts great little restaurants for lunch. There are a few shops selling local crafts such as hand blown glass jewelry, and artwork. The villages are quaint with low built cottages all whitewashed with red and green roofs, tiny narrow roads and very friendly locals.
Saba is very unspoiled and a refreshing change from the cosmopolitan hustle and bustle that St Maarten and St Barts provide.
Sheer Cliff faces of Saba!
Wednesday to Sunday
Unavailable Dates:
- January 1 (New Years Day)
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
Tour departs from Pelican Marina in Simpson Bay
Departure Time:8:00am
Free Shuttle Service (Monday to Friday only) operates from:
- Divi Little Bay - 7.30am
- Bellair - 7.40am
- Wyndham Sapphire - 8.00am
- Towers - 8.05am
- Royal Islander / La Terasse - 8.15am
- Sonesta Maho - 8.15am
- Caravanserai - 8.20am
Tour returns to original departure point at approximately 5:00pm
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup not available
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- Round Trip Ferry Transfers
- Free Shuttle to Pelican Marina Monday - Friday ONLY
- Gratuities (optional)
- US$12 Port Fee
- Meals and Beverages
- Free Shuttle on Weekends
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
- You MUST have a valid passport upon check in to travel on this tour
Please note: Due to St Maarten immigration procedures, on return to St Maarten all passengers will be required to hand their passports to the crew. Passports will be taken to clear immigration ahead of the group before the boat can dock and passengers disembark.
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Seeing Saba is worth the trip. It is truly an unblemished pearl of an island and a must see. Read more ›
Michael R, United States, September 2007
Saba is a great change from busy St. Maarten. It's lush, low-key, and relatively empty. Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, January 2008
