Saba-dagtrip vanuit Sint-Maarten

Our tour guide was not as enthusiastic as I would have liked. However, for an Island that is only 5 square miles, it has a relaxing, peaceful and beautiful. It’s a rock jutting out in the Atlantic Ocean. We visiting a Catholic Church was an original painting in the ceiling.

The ferry ride was a nightmare. The captain “Mike” was very rude and unprofessional upfront. He took our boarding tickets and shooed us like chicken into the boat. The sea was rough that day and we understand that, but he was riding the waves while laughing, people onboard were sliding from one side of the ferry to the other. There were about 15 little kids with their families and he had no consideration for that or anyone else in that matter. Almost everyone was throwing up the entire one hour plus ride. I asked him to slow down perhaps and check for the safety of people onboard, he told me to “calm down” and that he’s been doing this for 10 years. I was not screaming nor was I rude in any way. I was deeply concerned and doubted that we will make it to shore… AND both my husband and I are sailors. A woman onboard was thrown outside the ferry too. That was one way and on the way back, can’t say it was any better. There was nothing inside the ferry to hold onto, the cushions were unsecured and were sliding as you slide. The windows had no handles and most of them were broken so all water is splashing on our faces left and right. Our backs are hurting so bad today from yesterday’s ride. The time in Saba was about 4 hours. Saba was nice peaceful island with actually friendly people, unlike the “friendly island” crew on Dint Maarten. Never ever again. It’s not worth it for $160 per person. Not worth our lives, health or family.

I truly enjoyed my day trip to Saba (I chose the guided tour/lunch option). The check-in process was smooth and the boat left on-time. The ferry ride was 1.5 hrs each way and a bit bumpy (as expected) but I took a preventative dose of Dramamine 30 min prior to departure (both ways) and was fine. Once arriving in Saba, we were met by a taxi that gave us a tour of the island (van was not air conditioned but bearable). We stopped at a few places to take photos and after our tour we were left at a nice restaurant for a delicious lunch. We were able to explore the local area on foot (on our own) for almost two hours before we were picked up and taken back to the ferry. Immigration was quick and very easy both ways. The island is very picturesque, slow-paced and perfectly manicured, like something out of a fairy tale. Everyone knows everyone and visitors are very welcomed - you get waves from residents as you pass by in the taxi. There are no poisonous wild animals on the island - just fat, fluffy wild rabbits hopping around, some chickens and wild goats. After lunch I visited the local museum, which I really enjoyed and took lots of photos. My day trip to Saba was definitely the highlight of my trip to St. Maarten. I highly recommend!!