As of May 1, 2022:
- You will no longer need a pre-travel test to visit Saba
- You will no longer need to complete an EHAS entry form for Saba
- No post-arrival testing for incoming travelers
- You will however, still need to complete St Maarten EHAS prior to return
*Please note that the Edge Ferry is operating on a temporary schedule and is subject to change.
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.
Optional taxis will meet you at the Fort Bay Harbor 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. A Taxi is 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. For an amazing dining experience or refreshing cocktail, try Saba's newest restaurant: Ocean Club at Fort Bay Harbor, where your ferry will dock. The restaurant has a menu of delicious Caribbean cuisine and boasts fantastic sea views overlooking the harbor.
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 certificate. Windwardside boasts great little restaurants for lunch. There are a few shops selling local crafts such as hand blown glass, jewelry and artwork as well as a botanical garden and museum. 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. Martin and St. Barts provide.
Ferry departs from the dock at the Police Station in Simpson Bay (next to McDonald's). Departs 9am (Check in 8am).
- Passport
- Voucher
- Camera
- Spending Cash
Round-trip Ferry
Port fees
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
45 minutes prior to departure!
- Passports are essential for day trips to Anguilla, Prickly Pear, Saba and St Barts.
- Check in 45 minutes prior to departure.
- When paying your balance as outlined on your voucher at check in by credit card, you may be subject to a 5% credit card fee.
- Some trips like ferries run regardless of weather, please contact us if you have concerns.
- Luggage is $20 per piece. Maximum of 2 suitcases per person – not more than 50lbs.