About the Port
Rising steeply from the sea, Saba is a special municipality of the Netherlands covering just five square miles, its entire landscape dominated by Mount Scenery, a dormant volcano cloaked in rainforest. Red-roofed cottages cling to hillsides in villages like Windwardside and The Bottom, connected by a single winding road often called The Road because locals once said it could not be built. Without sandy beaches, the island has instead built a reputation on its trails and its marine park, where steep volcanic walls drop into clear water rich with coral and pelagic life.
Tenders bring visitors ashore at Fort Bay, the small harbor that serves as gateway to the island's hiking network and dive sites. From there, a short taxi or a determined walk leads up into Windwardside, where shops and cafés sit at cooler elevation. The unhurried pace and outsized natural scenery make Saba a rewarding stop for travelers drawn to quiet corners of the Caribbean.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Saba.
Hike to Mount Scenery's Summit
A steep stairway of over 1,000 steps climbs through rainforest to elfin cloud forest at the island's highest point. Allow roughly 2-3 hours round trip and wear sturdy shoes.
Dive the Saba Marine Park
Volcanic pinnacles and steep walls drop into clear water teeming with coral, reef sharks, and pelagic fish. Dive shops near Fort Bay arrange guided boat trips, so book ahead given limited time ashore.
Browse Windwardside's Village Lanes
Wander shaded streets lined with gingerbread cottages, local galleries, and small cafés at cooler elevation above the harbor. Reachable by short taxi from Fort Bay, it's the easiest way to feel the island's unhurried character.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Saba
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 7 | $6,222 | |
| Jan 3, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 13 | $33,445 | |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 7 | $16,283 | |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 7 | $5,095 | |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 14 | $12,690 | |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 7 | $4,840 | |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 14 | $12,990 | |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 7 | $6,239 |