St. Maarten and Saba

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Thanks for the post Jersey! I am actually staying at Divi Little bay, so i will do some diving at the new marine park. I have pretty much decided on the plane, because i found some pretty cheap tickets ($75 round trip). It is not that my mom thinks Saba is better, she just thinks diving in general is dangerous, because she doesent know a lot about it. It is that I want to go to saba!

Just another question. I plan on carrying my gear on. However, a knife would obviously not be allowed on board. Should i just leave my knife at SXM, or should i check a small bag, or should i bring shears? Would shears be allowed on the plane?

Thanks


WINAIR doesn't enforce the normal airlines rules (or at least they didn't use to) regarding carry-ons having to fit in the overhead or under the seat in front of you. However, for my own comfort, even if it's only a 12 minute flight, I usually bring my dive gear to the plane and then gate-check it as I board.

May I ask where you found the $75 RT ticket? That's a very good price - I've flown over there many times (always in December tho) since 1994 and I can't recall ever paying less than $80. Thanks.
 
Max - I agree, leave the shears & knife home or clip on a Z knife if line entanglement is your concern. Worrying is what a mom does, my mom is always worried when I dive & let's see - I'm old enough to be your mom & then some! I worry when my other half goes without me & make him call me as soon as the boat docks. Saba is a very cool place to dive & you are fortunate to have the opportunity. Make sure to thank mom for allowing you to go! (I know now I sound like a mom, but trust me these things go a long way.)

Last time I stayed at Divi (Jan 2004) they had a little dive op right on their beach & rented tanks & weights there. We snorkeled & dove from the beach & while it wasn't the greatest, it beat sitting on the beach sucking down fruity drinks. I'm not sure who established the park, but they have a catamaran with a platform suspended below for skills demonstration, part of a plane & some other stuff. An easy swim, snorkel or dive.

Last trip a friend needed to do a tune up & we ended up there. Middle of the afternoon, maybe 2:00 pm, about 25 feet of water we see a 3 foot Barracuda attack & eat a decent size fish about 2 feet away from me. Just proves you never can tell what you will find on any dive. Have fun, dive safe & post a trip report upon your return.

Sam - I think WinAir runs some specials from time to time. I recall seeing tix as low as $25 or $29 one way. I've generally seen the sales whilst on SXM. At that price it's cheaper to fly then ferry.

Later ~ Lin
 
my 1st trip to saba i flew in from st. barts dove 3 dive and flew back over at sunset, never cleared 1800 ft, great island
 

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