Sea & Learn - Saba - Experts

A.M.F.O.

Stichting Antilliaanse Medefinancierings Organisatie
We are honored to have A.M.F.O. back as a sponsor of our program.  Initial funding for Sea & Learn's electronic equipment, office supplies and preliminary programs were made possible by this organization.  Their sponsorship again in 2009 is a great contribution to our event.

In St. Maarten on Walter Nisbeth Road #93
www.samfo.org

The Brigadoon
is known for its casual, fun atmosphere and excellent food.  Chef Michael's varied menu pleases varied palettes from fresh seafood and sushi to prime rib and tasty humus.  Join the fun with Tricia as your hostess and entertaining server.  Nightly photographic displays, weekly presentations, great food and good fun.

Located in the heart of Windwardside.  Open for dinner only; closed on Tuesdays

Carib-Trans

is a freight consolidating company that specializes in one-on-one personalized service.  They are a proud sponsor of this environmental and education event. 

www.caribtrans.com
with offices in St. Maarten and a representative who regularly visits Saba.
 

The Cottage Club Hotel

Rediscover the charm!

The Cottage Club Hotel is perched on the edge of a ridge with spectacular views of Mount Scenery, English Quarter and the deep, blue Caribbean Sea.  It is truly a magical place to spend your Saba vacation! 

www.cottage-club.com

centrally located in Windwardside

Dawn II
is the Saba Ferry, catering to the needs of the Saba people with regular service on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays leaving Saba at 6:30 a.m. and returning back to Saba at 7:00 p.m.  This ferry also functions as an important cargo boat for Saba.

www.sabactransport.com

Book in advance:
info@sabactransport.com

Ecolodge Rendez-vous 
is your destination to become one with nature.  Twelve cottages, each with a different motif, are located along the Crispeen Trail on the slopes of Mt. Scenery.  Eco-style spa and splash pool on property.

www.ecolodge-saba.com

A 15 minute walk takes you to Windwardside by trail or road.  Rainforest Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; closed on Mondays.

Restaurant Eden

is Saba's newest edition.  Enjoy the eclectic menu prepared by Chef Norbert with European flair and fine service.

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesdays.  Rooftop and Gazebo seating at Lambee's Place, Windwardside

The Edge Ferry
is your local ferry boat from St. Maarten to reach Saba.  The Edge departs Pelican Resort in St. Maarten at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.   The high-speed catamaran with its custom designed wave-piercing hulls, covers the 28 miles between the two islands in 90 minutes. 

Book in advance:  aquamania@sintmaarten.net

El Momo Cottages
is ideally suited for the active traveler who prefers amenities like hammocks and an honor bar to room service and cable t.v.  Choose from a variety of cottages from simple European sleeping cottages to romantic love nests with kitchens.  Swimming pool on the property; daily breakfast is served.

www.elmomo.com
Located on Booby Hill, a residential area with expansive ocean views; 15 minutes walk from Windwardside

Island Communications Services

is Saba's do everything business...from printing services and internet access to rental DVDs, car insurance and now the Century 21 Real estate representative.

www.icssaba.com

Located in Windwardside. 
Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. until 7 p.m; Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Two Deep Restaurant
is one of Saba's only spots to look out to the sea while you enjoy good food and libations.

Located at the Fort Bay harbor, just above Saba Deep.  Open daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jo Bean Designs
is Saba's hot glass studio where visitors can witness a demonstration, join a class to try it yourself or just take home a unique gift.  Colorful glass baubles are created from Venetian glass at temperatures of more than 1,000F.

www.jobeanglass.com
Located on Booby Hill, a 10 minute scenic walk from Windwardside or call for a ride up.  Open daily; book in advance for classes.

Johnson's Travel Services
has serviced Saba since the airport opened in 1965.  Whether a weekday or holiday, the phone at the world's smallest international runway is serviced so that you can make travel arrangements.

Office is located at the Saba airport or phone:  011-599-416-2255

winair_saba@gmail.com

Juliana's Hotel
has always been known for its famed hibiscus gardens.  Choose from ten charming hotel rooms and two 2-bedroom cottages with ocean views, pool, jacuzzi and restaurant on the property.  All rooms have refrigerator, cable tv; wireless internet access and more.

www.julianas-hotel.com
In the heart of Windwardside--convenient yet quiet.  Tropics Cafe Bar and Restaurant on the premises.

The Peanut Gallery
is Saba's art gallery for the people.  Jim and Judy Stewart can't decide whether it's the actual art or the fun and adventure of meeting and working with the artists that's more enjoyable.  The gallery shows and sells local and regional Caribbean paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, and craftwork as well as hosting art exhibitions and workshops.  Over the years, The Peanut Gallery has hosted Sea &  Learn underwater artists as well as  incorporating art and local youth to work on recycling issues.

Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Closed Mondays.
Located in the courtyard @ Lambee's Place, Windwardside

Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds
is a primary funding source for Sea & Learn on Saba as well as supporting a number of science and cultural projects in the Netherlands Antilles and worldwide.  View the extensive website to understand the scope of this incredible organization.

www.prinsbernhardcultuurfonds.nl/

Queen's Gardens Resort

A Hampshire Classic Hotel

Nestled among the breathtaking gardens of Troy Hill, is a small upscale luxurious hotel complex overlooking one of Saba's picturesque villages and the Caribbean Sea.  Choose from studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units, some with jacuzzis.

www.queenssaba.com

Troy Hill is above the village of The Bottom.  Queen's Gardens also has the King's Crown restaurant on the premises.

Rainforest Restaurant
can be enjoyed as part of your hiking experience or for a special night out. On the property of Ecolodge Rendezvous, watch your hosts pick fresh herbs and greens from their on-site organic garden.  Indonesian Reistaffel is served on Tuesdays.  Owner Tom van t'Hof's weekly rainforest slide show is presented before dinner on Wednesdays. 

www.ecolodgesaba.com

Open 7 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Closed after breakfast Mondays.  Located on the Crispeen Trail path, a 15-minute hike up from Windwardside or transport can be arranged.

Saba Conservation Foundation
provides advice and support to the Sea & Learn program.  Our two organizations collaborate often.  Advice and approval for field projects conducted within the boundaries of the Saba National Marine Park (which operates under the auspices of Saba Conservation Foundation) or the Mary Thissel Park are just some examples of the cooperation.

www.sabapark.org
has two locations.  The main office is located above Saba's hyperbaric facility at the Fort Bay.  The Saba Trail Shop provides hiking information in Windwardside, across from Lambee's Place.

Saba Deep Dive Center

Welcome to a new era in diving hospitality

Saba Deep provides personalized service every day of the year taking the time to know you before we go underwater. 

www.sabadeep.com

Open daily:  7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Located at the Fort Bay Harbor just below In Two Deep restaurant.

Saba Orchid Research Center aims to provide and support research of Caribbean Basin Orchidaceae, encourage and support publication of research germane to SORC's mission, both in print and on-line, and develop programs for participation by professionals and the interested public in all areas of orchid research.

Visit the center near The Saba Museum in Windwardside.  www.sabaorchidresearch.org

Saba Tourist Office
provides support for the Sea & Learn program through promotion and administrative services.  

www.sabatourism.com
is located in Windwardside, in the rear of the village parking lot (adjacent to Swinging Doors).  Glenn, Zuleyka and Desiree man the office Mondays through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saba Divers

for real divers and nature lovers

good dives, well organized, perfect service, nice people, a lot of fun and diving until the tank is empty!  Open daily

www.sabadivers.com

Hotel, bar, dive center, restaurant and gift shop centrally located in Windwardside.

Scout's Place

A special place for special people

Scout's Place Hotel is your all-in-one diver's resort & hotel on Saba.  Budget Saba hotel accommodation and good food in our own restaurant with a creative local & Caribbean touch.  Join us for karaoke every Friday night in our active bar.  Open daily.

www.scoutsplace.com
Hotel, bar, dive center, restaurant and gift shop centrally located in Windwardside.

Sea Saba Advanced Dive Center

Dive the Sea Saba Difference

Two large, comfortable un-crowded dive boats; knowledgeable, professional and fun all-instructor crew; extraordinary service from your first point of contact.  Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

www.seasaba.com
Retail and office @ Lambee's Place in Windwardside.  Workshop located at the Fort Bay harbor

Windward Island Airways "Winair"
is your local air carrier to get you to Saba from St. Maarten as well as the many surrounding islands.  The 12 minute flight and hair raising approach is just the beginning of your Saba adventure.  Since 1965, Winair has provided safe and efficient service with 5-6 flights daily to Saba from St. Maarten and St. Eustatius ("Statia").  Their local representatives, Johnson Travel Services are also sponsors.

Now e-ticketing from the website: 
www.fly-winair.com
Johnson Travel Service is Saba's local agent:
+599-416-2255