Explore Saba

The volcanic island of Saba is somewhat off the beaten track, untouched by tourism and uncrossed, where pristine warm water with crystal visibility hosts incredible marine life protected by the Saba Marine Park, with healthy reefs and tropical fish abound. This Dutch Caribbean island rises from great depths the sea floor, and as a result of volcanic activity, many dive sites around the coastline boast dramatic topography and underwater formations, including exciting walls, large pinnacles, seemingly endless drop-offs, and even underwater lava flows and hot springs. 

Scuba diving in Saba is suitable for any diver’s level of experience. From shallow reefs to deep walls, this place has everything for adventure-seeking underwater explorers. Divers can spot a multitude of diverse species, from coral and sponges, pretty tropical fish, schools of large fish like barracuda, five species of shark, tons of turtles, and if you’re lucky and the season is right, even manta and eagle rays, whale sharks, and whales are a possibility. 

Diving in Saba is mostly done by boat, due to the steep coastline. Therefore it’s recommended to dive with any of Saba’s dive centers. There are a few dive resorts too, and divers also have the liveaboard option, however, liveaboards tend not to depart from Saba itself, rather they arrive from other destinations. 

As for dive courses, Saba is a great place to acquire a nitrox or deep diver certification if you haven’t already, due to many of its deep drop-offs. To get the best out of diving here, it’s a good idea to be a certified advanced diver, or even take the course at one of the dive centers during your stay, as there are many great training sites suitable to complete these courses.