Saba
A Dutch volcanic island about 45 km southwest of Sint Maarten, with cloud-forest hiking, diving and a village of white walls and red roofs.
Saba is a small volcanic island in the Dutch Caribbean. It has almost no beaches and is known for its steep volcanic terrain and pristine marine reserve. A day trip usually begins with a ferry from Philipsburg to Fort Bay, taking about 1–1.5 hours. From there, a taxi climbs the winding road known as the 'road that could not be built' to the village of Windwardside, where white-walled, red-roofed cottages with green window frames are very photogenic. Fit visitors can climb the 1,064 steps to the summit of Mount Scenery, at 887 metres the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and walk through cloud forest, a round trip of about 3 hours. Diving enthusiasts can dive with the Saba Marine Park. Ferry schedules are limited, and crossings can be bumpy or cancelled in rough seas, so book in advance. You can also fly in from Juliana Airport on a small plane, landing on one of the world's shortest commercial runways.
Opening hours
Ferry runs round trips during the day (schedule varies daily)
Nearby sights
- Fort Amsterdam
- Maho Beach
- Mullet Bay Beach
- Cupecoy Beach
- Great Bay Beach & Boardwalk
- Guavaberry Emporium
- Philipsburg Front Street
- Baie Longue