Sunday July 06, 2008

Many travelers use ferries for day trips to and from Saba

Crossing The Water

Ferry and boat travel provides an alternative means of transportation to this tiny part of the Netherlands Antilles, which is great news for travelers who are nervous about flying or who simply want to take a day trip.

Saba is a popular destination for eco-tourists and other travelers looking to escape the crowds on many Caribbean islands. Since Saba has no beaches and few shopping opportunities, many travelers decide to visit Saba on a day trip. Taking a ferry or boat ride from St. Maarten is a popular option for travelers who want to explore Saba for a day. Likewise, the ferry is a good means of travel for vacationers in Saba who wish to spend a day at the beach or shopping in St. Maarten.

Some vacationers staying in Saba may prefer to take the ferry to Fort Bay rather than fly to the island's small airport from St. Maarten. Travelers who are prone to seasickness should be warned that ferry rides can often be rocky, and passengers may need to take precautions to avoid becoming sick.

Two ferry services provide transport from St. Martin and St. Maarten to Fort Bay in Saba throughout most of the week. Ferry travelers are not required to pay a departure tax to leave Saba. All visitors should have a passport.

 

Ferry Fares and Details Route and Schedules
The Edge (62 passengers)

Aquamania Adventures
Pelican Marina
PO Box 5262,
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten,
Netherlands Antilles
599-544-2640
599-544-2631
599-544-2476 (Fax)

http://www.stmaarten-activities.com/
E-mail: aquamania@sintmaarten.net
Roundtrip, Same day:
Adults - $65(USD)
Children (2 to 12) - $33(USD)

One way:
Adults - $45(USD)
Children (2 to 12) - $23(USD)

Roundtrip, different day:
Adults - $90(USD)
Children (2 to 12) - $46(USD)

Departure fee of $4(USD) per person when leaving St. Maarten

$5(USD) per bag after 1 large bag allowance
Wednesday through Sunday

Pelican Marina, St. Maarten to Saba
8:15 a.m. check in for 9:00 a.m. ferry

Saba to Pelican Marina, St. Maarten
3:00 p.m. check in for 3:30 ferry
Voyager I (117 passengers) and
Voyager II (154 passengers)

Compagnie Maritime Voyager
Centre Commercial de la Baie
Nettl� St. Martin, FWI 97150
590-87-10-68
590-29-34-79 (Fax)
http://www.voyager-st-barths.com/us/index.php
E-mail: voyager@domaccess.com
Round trip fare: $57(USD) Tuesdays and Thursdays Marigot, St. Martin to Fort Bay Harbor
Saba C-Transport, N.V. (50 Passengers)

P.O. Box 46
The Bottom, Saba
Netherlands Antilles
Dutch West Indies
599-416-3671 Office
599-416-5303 Craig
599-416-6051 Jaime
599-527-4342 TelCell

http://www.sabactransport.com/
E-mail: reservations@sabactransport.com
E-mail: info@sabactransport.com
Roundtrip Ticket
fls. 108,00$60.00
One-way Ticketfls. 63,00$35.00
Child (2-12 yrs.) Roundtrip
fls. 54,00$30.00
Child (2-12 yrs.) One-way
fls. 35,00$20.00
Personal Effects per M3fls. 54,00$30.00
Cold Storage per lb.fls. 0,40$0.25
Based in Fort Bay, Saba, traveling three times a week to the heart of Philipsburg, Sint Maarten; Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Depart Saba at 6:30 am; Arrive in Dock Maarten at 8:30 am

Depart Dock Maarten at 5 pm; Arrive in Saba at 7 pm

After disembarking in Saba, travelers can take time to explore The Bottom and Windwardside, or indulge in the scuba diving and hiking that makes the island such a popular destination for eco-tourists.

If travelers can withstand the rocky waters, ferry travel can be a good way to reach Saba to enjoy relaxation and eco-adventure.