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What are people saying about Saba
Diane_C, Jan 2026
Waited 15 years to visit; worth the wait!
This was an INCREDIBLE experience! The only reason I am leaving 4 stars and not 5 is because it was a little misleading that snorkeling would be an option. Truly this is the ferry over, taxi tour who is very knowledgeable and stops at a lot of beautiful places for photos, lunch was FABULOUS- 5 stars, time to hike (up a very steep trail) or shop in town then return ferry. Saba is unspoiled but an amazing experience. You won’t forget it!
Lisa_J, Dec 2025
Beautiful but interesting day trip
The taxi ride may be a little much for individuals with anxiety, due to the narrow roads, dual direction traffic and steep cliffs with short concrete barriers. I am a seasoned traveler and was like “whoa,” at times. The views are amazing and lunch was very good though.
We thought our driver was a little disrespectful and overstepped his boundaries by basically telling us that it was ok for our son to be rude, because he needs to figure it out for himself. Overall, we are glad we went for the experience, but it was not our favorite tour.
Elaine_L, Jan 2025
Unspoiled Queen
Approximately 1.5 hour crossing and can be bumpy. Tour was informative for history, scenery and culture. Lunch was at a lovely pool restaurant with a good view. Included a glass of wine. Pre-arrange for hiking and you will get a packed lunch to take with you. Drop by the Johnson Museum after lunch for a short, but fun, look at an original Saba cottage. Saba is beautiful! Well worth the trip.
Michelle_M, Nov 2025
Saba day trip
The island tour with Rodney was very good. Interesting island history and beautiful scenery. Lunch was good and great service. 90 minutes ferry ride was good but if you get seasick, wear a patch.
It was a lovely day except for one thing which is why 4 instead of 5 stars.
We checked in on time but were given the wrong tickets. Luckily my husband noticed our ride was loading but when we tried to board, we’re told we were on the wrong one. They did straighten it out but acted like it was our fault despite them being the ones who made a mistake. I understand mistakes can happen but no one said sorry for the inconvenience. And we would have missed it if not paying attention. Loading is a bit chaotic and could definitely use improvement.
Genevieve_T, Dec 2024
Spectacular Saba
What a wonderful tour of Saba. Our taxi driver Michael was perfect. We really appreciated the small group and the lunch in a very nice restaurant. We recommand this excursion. Saba is spectacular.
Mandi_H, Dec 2024
Good day trip
Awesome tour. I would do it again on another visit. My tour guide Michael was friendly and knowledgeable. It was definitely worth it for me.
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Beautiful View
A different kind of experience. Small island with beautiful views of mountains and towns.
The boat ride was rough with the water. You can barely stand. The staff was very nice they try to get everything you need so you don’t need to stand up.
The food was excellent, they give you choices. We had fish. It was delicious. We order ( not included in the free meal ) rum and raisin ice cream. The best we ever had. Unique flavor.
Johannes_M, May 2024
Saba - a great excursion and adventure from Saint Maarten
Excellent trip. Beautiful island, great tour, nice guide, excellent lunch and nice passport stamp for a souvenir.
Caroline_T, Aug 2023
Amazingly beautiful unique island experience.
Everything was wonderful. The captain, the tour guide, the lunch was amazing, and even the Karen on out tour. You can even go for a swim at the restaurant if you bring a bathing suit. We had ours.
Tedd_P, Dec 2023
Highly recommend this tour of unique Saba!
Trip was cancelled because of bad sea conditions for the ferry ride to Saba, but was rescheduled 3 days later and we went. The ride over was wavy, but certainly OK. The taxi tour guide was ready upon arrival and off we went after clearing immigration. Mike was an excellent host, guide and driver on very challenging roads. DO NOT rent a car - it takes local knowledge and skill to negotiate the narrow, rock walled streets!! We had a great tour, wonderful lunch at Julianna's Hotel (included), and time to visit a few shops and grocery stores to get a flavor of the incredibly friendly island's culture. The island is much more diverse and picturesque than we could have imagined, and recommend a visit to everyone! The ferry ride back was a bit harrowing as the seas had grown much more rough during the day. The locals on the ferry took it in stride, and we got used to it in time. It takes 90 minutes for the transit under normal conditions, but our trip back took almost 2 hours as the captain had to throttle up and down to avoid slamming into the hills and valleys of the waves. Quite a memory! Communications from the tour operator were excellent throughout.
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Saba is a must-visit for adventure travelers and nature lovers.
Remember sun protection, swimwear, and water for hydration.
Travelers must have a valid passport upon check-in to take a tour.
The hikes may be strenuous; hikers should be relatively fit and wear appropriate shoes.
The Mt. Scenery Trail requires purchasing a badge for about $3, which is a donation for trail upkeep.
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