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All travel to Saba connects in St. Maarten, typically on WINAIR.
Several major airlines from North America, Europe and South America carry daily flights into St. Maarten (SXM).
Special charter flights area also available from major cities during the winter season.
Caribbean Carriers to St. Maarten
BWIA
Caribbean Star
LIAT
International Carriers to St. Maarten
Air France
Air Transat
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
KLM
US Airways
WINAIR makes five or more flights each day to Saba to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport. Inter-island flights can be
arranged, some are scheduled weekly. The airport departure tax is $5.00 to Windward Islands, $20.00 per person
elsewhere.
Travel By Boat
Ferry service from St. Maarten is available via "The Edge" (Wednesday through Sunday) departs 9:00 a.m.
from Simpson Bay/Pelican Marina - e-mail: aquamania@sintmaarten.net; Tel: 599-544-2640 or Fax: 599-544-2476.
Travels to Saba from Sint Maarten on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, departing Sint Maarten
at 9:00 a.m. for the 1 hour trip and returns from Saba, departing Fort Bay harbor at 3:45 p.m., arriving back on
Sint Maarten at 5:00 p.m.
The rate is $60 roundtrip for adults and $30.00 for a child. One way trips are available for Adults $40 and children
$20. Check in is at 8:125 a.m. on SXM and departs sharp at 9 a.m.
Entry Requirements
Saba is a free port, there are no customs. A valid passport, birth certificate or voter's registration is needed
to enter as well as a return or ongoing ticket.
Residents of the following countries will need a visa to enter the Netherlands Antilles.
Albania
Bulgaria
Republic of China
Colombia
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Countries of former Yugoslavia, except Slovenia, Bosnia, Herzegovina
Croatia
Former republic of Yugoslavia, Macedonia
Kampuchea
North Korea
Rumania
Countries of former Soviet Union
Armenia
Azerbaijan
White Russia
Estonia
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz
Latvia
Lithuania
Moldova
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
The Russian Federation
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Vietnam
Libya
Airport and Taxes
You must pay a $5 departure tax when leaving Saba by plane for either St. Maarten or St. Eustatius, or $22 when
continuing on an international flight. (Note: when flying home through St. Maarten from here, list yourself as
"in transit" and avoid repaying the tax in St. Maarten, which is $20.) There's no departure tax when
you leave by boat.
Visitor Information
Getting Around
If you choose not to walk or hike, transportation, on and around the island, is easy on the ten miles of concrete
roads, secured to the mountainside with hardy stone walls. Taxi drivers in modern vans can be your guide for your
trip, or you can rent a car and explore on on your own.
Location
Saba is located just to the East of St. Croix and south of St. Martin.
Language and Culture
Everyone speaks English, although Dutch is the official language
Because of Saba's precipitous terrain, settling was difficult and left for the hardy and the adventurous. Having
been under English, French, Spanish and Dutch rule for many years, peace came with the Dutch Crown in 1816. The
cultures of the variety of settlers are now uniquely blended into a hard-working people. Their history of farming,
fishing and seamanship account for their keen knowledge of their nature. Many locals are well traveled and well
educated; conversations are easy and interesting. The Saba museums house many artifacts and photographs, which
tell the stories of settling this remote island with its dramatic landscape.
Climate
Daytime temperature on Saba averages 80°F., give or take a few degrees. Easterly trade winds and the mountain
create ever-changing cloud movements. Winter evenings often require a light sweater. Temperatures will always be
cooler on the top of Mt. Scenery.
Time
Atlantic Standard (Eastern Standard + 1 hour).
Currency/Credit Cards
US dollar, all major credit cards are accepted
Electricity
US Standard, 110 volts
Telephone
Hotels have direct dialling worldwide. Landsradio has phone booths in The Bottom and Windwardside for calls anywhere
in the world.
Shopping
Enter into any of the shops within the villages and you'll find beautiful, delicate linen items with hand-drawn
threadwork designs. Artists find Saba a perfect inspiration for their work. many watercolours, photographs, jewelry
and books are displayed in two art galleries.
Your shopping trip is not complete until you visit the Windwardside's mini-mall. Its here you'll find take-home
souvenirs, tasty boutiques, dive shops, the tourist office, an art gallery, two restaurant/bars, a supermarket
and a bank. The Mini Mall is where you'll pick up take home memories of the beauty of Saba.
Banking
The official currency is the NAfl (guilder) exchanged at about NAfl 1.80 = $1.00 US. Travellers cheques and US
dollars, as well as major credit cards, are widely accepted. Two branch banks are open on Saba.
RBTT Bank (Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago)
Windwardside, Saba
Tel: 416-2454/2453
Fax: 416-2452
Opening Hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
First Caribbean International Bank
Windwardside, Saba
Tel: 416-2216
Fax: 416-2475
Opening Hours 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
Medical Facilities
The A.M. Edwards Medical Center is located on Saba. A resident doctor and registered nurses oversee this medical
facility. Saba also has the Saba Marine Park Hyperbaric Facility.
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