Diving with Sea Saba
Professional boat diving in Saba's Marine Park since 1985
Sea Saba has been introducing divers to Saba since 1985. As the island's only continuously operating dive center, we combine decades of local knowledge with small groups, comfortable boats, and personalized service.
The Sea Saba Experience
Since 1985, generations of divers have explored Saba with Sea Saba. Our custom 38-foot catamarans are built for Caribbean conditions and designed around diver comfort, with spacious shaded decks, camera tables, freshwater rinse buckets, large ladders, and experienced local crews.
- ✓Complimentary taxi pickup anywhere on Saba
- ✓Free 32% Nitrox for certified divers
- ✓Saba's only continuously operating dive center since 1985
- ✓Maximum 8 divers per guide
- ✓Large stable catamarans with shade and marine heads
- ✓Equipment rinsed and delivered back to your accommodation
Dive Options
Choose the experience that fits your certification level and schedule.
Classic 2-Tank Dive
THE CLASSIC SEA SABA EXPERIENCE
Two relaxed dives in Saba's Marine Park. Perfect for most certified divers and our most popular option.
Advanced 2-Tank Dive
FOR EXPERIENCED DIVERS
Explore deeper pinnacles, walls, and seamounts with dramatic underwater terrain.
Afternoon 1-Tank Dive
A RELAXED AFTERNOON DIVE
A single afternoon dive to one of Saba's signature sites. Great for adding another dive or enjoying a lighter day.
Afternoon Snorkel Trip
SURFACE EXPLORATION
Enjoy Saba's reefs, turtles, and marine life from the surface while divers explore below.
Private Charter
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES
Private diving aboard our custom Caribbean-built catamarans with flexible schedules and personalized itineraries.
SDI / TDI Courses
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION
From Discover Scuba to Divemaster, learn with experienced instructors in one of the Caribbean's most rewarding diving environments.
What to Expect
Select a dive option to see the day schedule.
10:00 AM
Taxi pickup
10:30 AM
Boat departs Fort Bay Harbor for two relaxed dives in Saba's Marine Park (~70 ft / 21 m)
Bring Your Own Lunch
Lunch availability in Fort Bay Harbor isn't reliable, so pack something before you arrive. The trip runs through midday with no stop.
3:00 PM
Return to Fort Bay Harbor
Times are approximate and may vary depending on conditions.
Dive More. Save More.
Stay longer. Experience more.
Most guests spend several days exploring Saba's world-famous pinnacles, walls, and reefs. Multi-day pricing rewards continuous diving schedules, and complimentary 32% Nitrox is included on qualifying dives.
Better Daily Rates
Multi-day packages lower your daily cost.
Free 32% Nitrox
Included on qualifying dives for certified divers.
Flexible Schedule
One rest day is allowed without resetting package pricing.
Build Your Own Package
Add afternoon and night dives to customize your stay.
Rental Equipment Available
Full rental packages are available if needed.
Full-Service Convenience
Equipment rinsed and delivered back to your accommodation.
A Day with Sea Saba
Before the Dive
- ✓Complimentary transportation between your accommodation and the dive center
- ✓Crew assistance with equipment setup, tank changes, and gear handling
- ✓PRO valves compatible with both DIN and yoke regulators
- ✓Detailed dive briefings covering conditions, marine life, and site highlights
- ✓Oxygen, first aid, spare equipment, and Save-a-Dive kits onboard
On the Boat
- ✓Custom 38-foot power catamarans designed and built for Caribbean conditions
- ✓Shaded seating, spacious decks, bow lounging areas, and Fin & Tonic's upper observation deck
- ✓Camera tables, integrated freshwater rinse tanks, and freshwater hoses
- ✓Large deep ladders for easy exits
- ✓Filtered drinking water and Gatorade available onboard
- ✓Relaxed pace with experienced local crews
After the Dive
- ✓At the end of your final dive day, simply leave your equipment with us
- ✓Sea Saba rinses, stores, and delivers equipment back to your accommodation
- ✓Spend more time enjoying Saba instead of hauling wet gear around the island
- ✓Cold drinks are available at the dive center, including local juices, sodas, water, and Deep Dive Brewing Co. beer
Free Nitrox for Certified Divers
Sea Saba provides complimentary 32% Nitrox to all certified Nitrox divers — no extra charge, no rental fee. Please bring proof of Nitrox certification.
Why Nitrox on Saba?
Saba's dive profiles are deeper than average. Volcanic pinnacles like Third Encounter and Man O' War Shoals regularly take divers to 90–120 feet. On a multi-day diving schedule with two dives per day, many divers appreciate the added no-decompression limit flexibility that Nitrox provides at these depths.
Nitrox also suits Saba's repetitive diving schedule well. When you're diving the same deep pinnacles two mornings in a row, reduced nitrogen loading between dives can be a meaningful advantage.
Our Air Quality Standard
Sea Saba fills all tanks — air and Nitrox — using a high-pressure breathing air compressor maintained to IANTD standards. Our fill station is regularly tested to ensure clean, dry, safe breathing gas. We do not blend Nitrox by partial pressure from industrial oxygen; we use a dedicated membrane system to produce consistent 32% mixes.
- Free 32% Nitrox on all qualifying dives
- Membrane system — consistent, clean mix
- Proof of Nitrox certification required
- SDI/TDI Nitrox courses available on Saba
Not yet Nitrox certified? View our SDI Nitrox course — get certified before your next dive trip and start using free Nitrox on Saba from day one.
Flying Back to St. Maarten After Diving
One of the most common questions we receive is whether it's safe to dive on Saba and fly back to St. Maarten the same day.
Unlike a typical commercial airline flight, the Winair Twin Otter route between Saba and St. Maarten is a short inter-island flight. The aircraft reaches approximately 2,000 feet for only a few minutes before descending for landing.
A Different Kind of Flight
For decades, divers have routinely flown between Saba and St. Maarten as part of their dive vacations. Sea Saba has operated these schedules since 1985, and many guests fly back to St. Maarten after diving under our normal operating schedule.
This short, low-altitude flight is fundamentally different from a typical commercial jet flight, which is pressurized to a much higher cabin altitude for a considerably longer period.
As with all dive planning, every diver is ultimately responsible for making decisions based on their own health, dive profile, and the guidance of their physician or DAN if they have medical concerns.
Things to Keep in Mind
- ✓The Winair flight is a short, low-altitude island flight.
- ✓Plan a conservative dive profile.
- ✓Stay well hydrated.
- ✓Follow your dive computer.
- ✓If you have medical concerns, consult DAN or your physician before diving.
Do Not Hike Mt. Scenery After Diving
Although the flight to St. Maarten is part of many divers' normal travel plans, hiking Mt. Scenery after diving is not recommended.
The trail involves significant physical exertion while climbing to Saba's highest point at approximately 2,910 feet (887 m). Combining strenuous exercise with increasing elevation after diving can increase decompression risk.
If you plan to hike Mt. Scenery during your visit, schedule it on a non-diving day.
DAN (Divers Alert Network) has published research regarding inter-island Caribbean flights, and Sea Saba can provide additional information to guests who would like to read the research.
This information is provided for planning purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Follow your dive computer, physician, and DAN recommendations.
Emergency Preparedness
Saba is well equipped to support safe recreational diving. In the unlikely event that advanced treatment is ever required, the island is home to a DAN-certified hyperbaric chamber located at the Saba Conservation Foundation facility in Fort Bay.
Sea Saba's captains and dive professionals are trained in emergency response procedures, every dive boat carries emergency oxygen and first aid equipment, and our team maintains established emergency action plans in coordination with local medical services.
While serious diving incidents are extremely rare, knowing these resources are available provides additional peace of mind for both new and experienced divers.
Safety Resources
- ✓DAN-certified hyperbaric chamber
- ✓Located at Fort Bay
- ✓Emergency oxygen on every dive boat
- ✓First aid equipment onboard
- ✓Experienced professional dive staff
- ✓Emergency action plans for all dive operations
Dive Accident Insurance Recommended
Sea Saba carries oxygen and first aid onboard, but we strongly recommend all divers carry personal dive accident insurance. Short-term coverage through DAN covers a single trip and is available right up until departure. Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical evacuation is also strongly recommended.
Ready to dive Saba?
Join us for world-famous pinnacles, walls, reefs, and unforgettable marine life.