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in Saba is clean and sparkling, the streets are clean, the houses all look like they have been recently painted
with their white siding, red roofs and green shutters. The smiles and friendliness you get from the locals are
genuine and on an island with only 1000 inhabitants it is easy to make friends quickly. You'll find that it takes
less than a day for some of the residents to greet you by name. Once our taxi driver stopped to pet a cat sitting
on a wall bordering the narrow street.
 Saba's diving reputation comes
from its pinnacle dives. The Eye of the Needle, for example, starts at 90 feet and goes down and down, supporting
a profusion of sea life both on and around it. Sharks, turtles and other pelagics are drawn to the area like magnets.
But even the shallow dives are terrific. Green Island, between 20 and 35 feet has bright, colorful ledges and mini-walls,
at 50 feet, there are 3 healthy green and pink black corals, 8' across.
Saba can be enjoyed from local charter boats or by liveaboard.
Expect visibility to reach 100 - 150 ft. in winter and 60 - 100 ft. in summer
Water temperatures from 77-84 F or 25-29 C.
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Dive Services
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Explorer Ventures Liveaboards
PO Box 488, Mabank, Texas 75147-0488 USA
(800) 322-3577
+1.903.887.8521 PHONE;
+1.903.887.8526 FAX
info@explorerventures.com
http://www.explorerventures.com
The first liveaboard dive boat to offer weekly dive excursions to the world-famous Saba Marine Park and St. Kitts,
the Caribbean Explorer , and now the Caribbean Explorer II has been cruising and exploring the waters of the Northeastern
Caribbean since 1987. The vessel departs each Saturday from either St. Maarten or St. Kitts for 8 day/7 night diving
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Getting There
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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..
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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