The 8 Best Nature & Parks in Saba, Saba

April 15, 2022 Joeann Galban

Those looking for the typical Caribbean tourist experience - drinking, gambling, beaches - will want to stick to next-door neighbor St. Maarten. But for a remote escape known for ecotourism, including hikes, climbs and spectacular dives, Saba delivers. The smallest island (five square miles) in the Netherlands Antilles, Saba is primarily a dormant volcano covered in rain forest. A single road (aptly named "The Road") takes visitors to quaint villages, where you can purchase the traditional Saba lace.
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1. Saba National Marine Park

Fort Bay Saba 599 416-3295 [email protected] http://www.sabapark.org
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Saba National Marine Park

The official location on the island where visitors can anchor their yachts and snorkel for a small fee.

Reviewed By JPTeri1 - Winter Haven, United States

Had a wonderful week of scuba diving in the Saba marine park. We were able to experience the various dive sites from the live aboard Caribbean Explorer II. We were fortunate to have calm seas and currents and experienced the pinnacle dives, diamond rock, tent reef and many more sites. We saw several sea turtles on all dives, numerous jumbo lobster, plentiful fish, rays and reef sharks. Visibility was outstanding, reefs we're beautiful, couldn't ask for a better dive vacation! The crew members made the trip even better. Diving with Kirsten, Tino and Sarah was a great. Julian made delicious food all week and captain Bob was super friendly.

2. Mount Scenery

Windwardside Saba
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4.5 based on 289 reviews

Mount Scenery

At 3,000 feet, Mount Scenery is the highest point on the mountainous island of Saba and can be reached via a difficult hike through the rainforest.

Reviewed By Manatee4Me - Charlotte, United States

The trail up Mount Scenery consists of packed dirt and carved stone steps. No two steps are the same height or width. If it has been rainy at all, chances are the steps are slick. A walking stick or pole is helpful (walking sticks are usually available at the little trailhead building). Once close to the top, I felt like I was in a scene from Jurassic Park: huge tree ferns, dense green foliage, rugged rock outcroppings, all partially obscured by swirling mist. And if you are fortunate to be there when the mist lifts, fabulous views of the island.

3. Third Encounter

Saba
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Third Encounter

A popular location for scuba diving where shark sightings are not uncommon.

4. Well's Bay

Saba
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Well's Bay

A protected snorkeling park set up by the government.

5. Ladder Bay

The Bottom Netherlands Antilles, The Bottom Saba http://www.sabatourism.com/trailmap.html
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Ladder Bay

6. Tide Pools at Flat Point

Flat Point Saba
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Tide Pools at Flat Point

7. Cove Bay

East Coast Saba
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Cove Bay

8. Fort Bay

Saba
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3.5 based on 8 reviews

Fort Bay

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