Sunday July 06, 2008

Travelers can avoid locked doors and closed signs while in Saba

The Right Time

Whether you wish to shop for Saba's fabled lace, need to send a letter home, or need to purchase medicine at the pharmacy, travelers will be well served by being aware of the hours of operation for various establishments during their vacation on Saba.

Travelers looking to take advantage of all of the services that are available to them on Saba should have an idea of the operating business hours. Many times, business hours in foreign countries may be similar to the business hours that vacationers are accustomed to, although this is not always the case. Hours for guides and adventures and dive vendors on the island will vary, so travelers should research the activity or company that interests them.

Hours of operation:

Business Hours
Banks (Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and First Caribbean International Bank in Windwardside) 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
The Pharmacy (The Bottom) 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Post Office (The Bottom) 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Post Office (Windwardside) 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Saba Tourist Office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Shops and Boutiques 8:00 a.m. - 5:00/ 6:00 p.m. *
Monday through Saturday
*Many close for lunch

Although hours on vary slightly from what many would consider standard operating hours, the slight differences may result in some travelers being confronted with closed shops and businesses. Still, it should not be hard to utilize services that you need during operating hours in Saba.