Saba Travel Guide

Saba, a municipality of the Netherlands, is a mountaintop island in the Caribbean with most of its landmass underwater.  Its mere 5 square miles is sparsely populated.  Indeed, you can see the few humble abodes that reside on this island clinging to the mountainside.  They are accessible only by a few winding roads.  

Saba is an island-hopping destination from neighboring islands like Saint Martin.  Visitors can go to Saba for day trips via ferry boat or flight or stay for a while in one of the island’s quaint inns.  New to the tourism industry, Saba hosts about 25,000 visitors every year.  

Saba is an unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean as she is so aptly named.  Home to some of the best scuba diving in the Caribbean, Saba is one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets even as it sits in plain view.  

With a diverse population and just under 2000 residents, Saba is a melting pot with residents from all over the world.  Dutch, Scottish, Irish, and African traditions permeate the area with a predominant amount of its residents’ hailing from that shared ancestry.  Consequently, it is not uncommon to hear Dutch and English spoken fluently throughout the island.  

Saba is also home to the Saba University School of Medicine, where over 500 students are in residence.  

Sometimes good things come in small packages.

The Saba Marine National Park circles the island and allows for diving up to 110 feet.  It also boasts a snorkeler’s trail, which is an area specifically designated for snorkelers to see the best of the underwater world. 

If you are adventurous, climb the 1064 steps to the top of Mount Scenery, the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.  Eclectic bars and restaurants will be your entertainment when you stay on the island.  Though it is close to Saint Martin, Saba does not engage in the hustle and bustle of its neighbor.  After a day of lounging on the beach, snorkeling or diving the clear waters, and enjoying a wonderful meal, you’ll see why the islanders prefer relaxation to round the clock activity.

Saba, your home away from home.  Come see what the world is like at a slower pace.  Let your gait slow, your mind relax, and your body unwind in this veritable paradise. You’ll be happy you tried this more relaxed approach to vacationing.  Saba – the quintessential island paradise will earn a place in your heart forever.