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Discover Saba

The happy few's secret

Saba, the Lesser Antilles' best-kept secret

Thirteen volcanic square kilometers in the north of the Lesser Antilles, two thousand inhabitants, no palaces, no hotel chains, and Mount Scenery at 877 meters, the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Home to one of the world's top five diving spots, Saba remains one of the Caribbean's most confidential destinations: just 15,000 visitors a year, fewer than 200 rooms in all.

The Caribbean's most singular diving sanctuary

Saba Marine Park surrounds the entire island. Thirty buoyed sites, volcanic pinnacles that rise from a depth of 90 meters, reef sharks, rays and large pelagics. Saba features in every list of the world's top diving destinations, alongside Cocos Island, the Galapagos and Raja Ampat.

The highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the cloud forest

Mount Scenery, a dormant 877-metre volcano, is the absolute highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, higher than any metropolitan peak. It is reached by 1,064 steps carved into the rock, through a cloud forest covered with endemic bromeliads and orchids. Seventeen marked trails cover the island.

A timeless Dutch village

White houses, green shutters, red tin roofs, Victorian gingerbread ornaments: Windwardside, The Bottom, Saint John's and Zion's Hill make up an architectural ensemble unique in the Caribbean. Boutique hotels (Queen's Gardens, Juliana's, Selera Dunia, Shearwater) blend into this fabric without disfiguring it.
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Our promise to you

Caraïbes Luxury Vacations takes care of your entire stay, from transfers to accommodations, catering and activities, for a seamless, stress-free experience.

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A dedicated travel designer accompanies you, coordinating every stage of your stay and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on D-day.

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Accommodation, transfers, catering, activities... Everything is included for a smooth and memorable experience.

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Already in Saba

Access to Saba is always via Sint-Maarten, one of the Caribbean's major hubs, with daily flights from North America and Europe. Juancho E. Yrausquin's 400-metre runway is the world's shortest in commercial operation.

Direct flights from the United States

  • Miami (MIA, 3h30)
  • New York (JFK, 4h40)
  • Newark (EWR, seasonal)
  • Atlanta (ATL)
  • Charlotte (CLT, seasonal)
  • Boston (BOS, seasonal)

Direct flights from Canada

  • Toronto (YYZ, winter seasonal)
  • Montreal (YUL, winter seasonal)

Direct flights from Europe

  • Paris CDG (Air France, 8:30am)
  • Paris ORY (Air Caraïbes, 8:30am)
  • Amsterdam (KLM, direct or via Curacao depending on season)
From Sint-Maarten, the connection to Saba takes 12 to 15 minutes by Winair (Twin Otter, 4 flights a day) or 90 minutes by catamaran Makana Ferry (2 to 3 rotations a week). Allow three hours for arrival in Sint-Maarten, as the Saba airstrip closes before nightfall. Our agency orchestrates the entire trip.
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On-site activities

Scuba diving and snorkelingPrivate cruise / catamaranHiking and nature walksLocal gastronomySpa and well-being in a villaCultural city tourExcursion to a nearby islandAerial view / drone

Saba vacation ideas

Here's an example of a four- to five-day stay put together by our agency in Saba, organized around a charming hotel or cottage in Windwardside. Often combined with a stopover in St. Barts or Anguilla.

Arrival in Sint-Maarten and transfer to Saba

  • Welcome at Juancho E. Yrausquin and private transfer to your accommodation in Windwardside
  • Settling in and exploring the village
  • First dinner at a local restaurant

Mount Scenery and cloud forest

  • Climb Mount Scenery's 1064 steps, with local guide (3 to 4 hours)
  • Crossing the cloud forest, endemic orchids and bromeliads
  • Lunch at Windwardside
  • Afternoon at leisure or visit to the Harry L. Johnson Museum
  • Gourmet dinner at your hotel

Worldwide diving in Saba Marine Park

  • Two guided dives with Sea Saba, Saba Divers or Saba Deep
  • Choice of sites: Third Encounter, Eye of the Needle, Diamond Rock, Tent Bay
  • Lunch between two dives
  • Afternoon: Historic Ladder Trail to Fort Bay (optional), or relaxation
  • Romantic village dinner

Villages and departure or extension

  • Free morning: stroll around The Bottom, Saint John's and Zion's Hill
  • Visit to a Saba Lace factory (traditional lace)
  • Panoramic brunch
  • Transfer to Juancho E. Yrausquin and Winair flight to Sint-Maarten
  • Possible extension to Saint-Barthélemy, Anguilla or long-haul return flight

Extended version, Saint-Barth or Anguilla

  • Classic combination: 3 nights Saba then 3 to 4 nights Saint-Barthélemy or Anguilla
  • Saint-Barthélemy: Twin Otter direct from Saba via Sint-Maarten
  • Anguilla: ferry from Marigot or Winair flight
  • Our agency arranges all transfers and accommodation for the entire trip
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Frequently asked questions

Access is still via Sint-Maarten (SXM). From the United States American Airlines (Miami), JetBlue (New York, Boston), Delta (Atlanta, New York), United (Newark), American (Charlotte, Philadelphia). From the Canada Air Canada and Air Transat (Toronto, Montreal in winter season). From the’Europe Air France (Paris CDG), Air Caraïbes (Paris Orly), KLM (Amsterdam). From Sint-Maarten, 15-minute Winair connection (Twin Otter, 4 flights a day) or 90-minute Makana ferry.

The dry season runs from December to April temperatures between 24 and 28°C, sea temperature 26-27°C, constant trade winds. The optimal diving season is from February to June, with an average visibility of 30 meters. The cyclone season runs from June to November, with a peak from August to October. Saba has been largely spared by the last major cyclones.

Saba is a special municipality in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. outside the Schengen area and the EU. No visa required for nationals of american, canadian, british, european, australian and new zealanders for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Passport valid 6 months after date of return. Return ticket required on arrival.

The official currency is the US dollar, adopted in 2011. Visa and Mastercard accepted in luxury hotels and restaurants, but cash useful in small shops. No ATM in Saba Currency: bring dollars from Sint-Maarten or before departure. Euros are not accepted.

No. Saba has virtually no beaches. The island is entirely volcanic, with cliffs plunging straight into the sea. Travelers looking for white sand will prefer Anguilla, Saint-Barthélemy or Turks and Caicos. Saba is chosen for world-class diving, cloud forest hiking, the authenticity of an unspoiled Dutch village and absolute privacy. It's a signature stop on a Caribbean vacation, not a beach destination.

The ideal size for Saba is 3 to 4 nights, integrated into a broader Northern Caribbean vacation: classic combination with Saint-Barthélemy, Anguilla or Sint-Maarten. For divers coming exclusively to Saba Marine Park, please allow for 5 to 7 nights to multiply sites and levels. Our agency orchestrates the entire itinerary, including Winair connections.

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