Chartering in Saba from 100,000 euros per week delivers a genuine expedition yacht experience beside one of the Caribbean’s most extraordinary and least-visited islands. Known as the Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean, Saba rises abruptly from the sea as a dormant volcanic cone reaching 877 metres, with no beaches, no cruise ships and an anchorage at Fort Bay that is always private. The island’s appeal is entirely natural, geological and marine.nnEight yachts in the Caribbean at this price point offer vessels from 38 to 44 metres with professional crews of five or six. These are proper expedition yachts capable of anchoring off Saba’s exposed coastline, with dive compressors, inflatable tenders for shore landings at Fort Bay and snorkelling gear for the island’s extraordinary clear waters. The diving at Diamond Rock, the Pinnacles and Tent Reef is world-class and draws dedicated charter guests specifically.nnThe 100,000 euro weekly rate covers vessel hire and crew. An Advance Provisioning Allowance of approximately 30,000 euros covers fuel for passages from St Maarten or Sint Eustatius, full provisioning, and port fees at Fort Bay. Caribbean high season from December to April offers the most settled conditions for Saba’s exposed anchorage. The island is typically visited as part of a Dutch Caribbean circuit.nnSaba is most often approached from St Maarten or Sint Eustatius, with Fort Bay providing the only practical anchorage on the island’s southwest side. Holding is adequate in calm conditions and the anchorage is well-protected from swells in the prevailing trades. Wells Bay to the north is an alternative in light conditions. Dives at Diamond Rock, the Pinnacles and Saba Bank are the main attraction. Most itineraries connect Saba with Sint Eustatius, St Maarten and Anguilla to complete the northern Leeward circuit.
