Saba Day Trip from St Maarten
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.
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Saba Day Trip from St Maarten
What's included in Saba Day Trip from St Maarten
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mount Scenery
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 badge. The hike is an option part of the lunch and tour package.
Fort Bay
Optional taxis meet the passengers at the boat, this area is called Fort Bay
The Bottom
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. Taxi tours are 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.
Inclusions
- Hiking - optional
- Round Trip Ferry Transfers
- Lunch
- Port fee
- Island Taxi Tour
- beers, soda and water included on board
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off (Saturday through Monday)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- CHECK IN 1 HOUR BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME. Check in starts at 8:00am - closes at 8:30am
- You MUST have a valid passport is required on the day of travel. Please note: Passport CARD are NOT acceptable.
- Taxi rides are available to the start of the hiking trail
- NB: the hike during this tour is strenuous
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Check in 8am on the marina of the Simpson Bay Resort in Pelican. Check in closes at 8:35am in order to clear Immigration.
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Ticket Redemption
CHECK IN AT 8:00AM - Check in closes at 8:30am • We are located on the marina of the Simpson Bay Resort in Pelican • Everyone MUST have a valid passport upon check in to travel on this tour This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.