Saba - Sea Saba Trip Report

[Blues Runner]

We spent a week with the wonderful folks of Sea Saba in early September. Sea Saba is a full service, concierge operation. From our original inquiry with Sea Saba Lynn, to the cab ride to the airport on departure day, our needs were anticipated and fulfilled. If desired, Sea Saba will arrange arrival transportation, hotel, daily restaurant reservations and any other desired activities while on the island.

Sea Saba's dive operation is very well run and able to accommodate both experienced and novice divers. Safety is paramount and lived with each dive. The boats are well maintained and well suited to the dive conditions in Saba. Your gear is rinsed daily, stored on the dive boats and set up the next morning before you arrive.

The Captains Kelly and Aaron along with Dive Guides Jack, Rob and Vicky insured that we got the most out of each dive. The stars of Saba diving for me were the pinnacle, sea mounts, rich colors and small critters. The majority of my dives were with Kelly, Aaron and Jack who are all very good at finding the "small stuff".

Sea Saba hosts a video presentation each Monday evening highlighting some of Saba's history and the wonderful underwater world that exists around Saba.

The people of Saba are very welcoming. It is obvious they enjoy having the "touristos" on the island.

Did I mention the food! Outstanding restaurant experiences at Brigadoon, Swinging Doors and the Eco Lodge.

I chose to spend the majority of my time diving and did not take the opportunity to experience Saba's hiking trails. Next time!

 

[jonhall]

Going to St. Maarten in a few weeks for a couple of weeks. You would obviously recommend a trip to Saba.

Thinking of taking a day trip to the island to experience the diving. How did you get over to the island? If non diving wives go for the day also, will they be able to be entertained while my buddy and I dive?

 

[Blues Runner]

Jonhall,

I highly recommend at least a day trip for diving. Depending upon the weather and currents, a day trip may make it difficult to dive the pinnacles or seamounts. Additionally, the dive operators would most likely have concerns taking a first time Saba diver on a deep dive without seeing their comfort level under water.

There are two main options for transiting to Saba. Winair flies from St. Maarten several times per day. The flight is only 15 minutes and the Saba runway is an experience on its own! I believe they have an early morning (8:00 AM or so) and a late afternoon (5:00 PM) return flight to St. Maarten. The second option is the Dawn II ferry. The ferry is typically a 90 minute crossing depending upon weather. It departs St. Maarten at 7AM and departs Saba at 4:60 PM according to their published schedule.

For the non-diver there are several options. Saba has wonderful hiking trails and guides are available. Their are several local artists some of whom have galleries. Taxi tours of the island are also available.

Saba is not a beach resort island with umbrella garnished pina coladas and designer shopping. Saba is about the people, the landscape and under water exploration.

I suggest contacting Lynn of Sea Saba by emailing her at info@seasaba.com . Share with her exactly what you are looking for and she will assist you in making that happen.


Below are links to Sea Saba and the Saba Tourist Bureau web site.


Sea Saba Dive Center - Saba Dutch Caribbean - "Dive the Sea Saba Difference" - Dive Saba!

Saba Tourist Bureau welcomes you to the island of Saba. Your island adventure awaits...


Regards,

David