Fort Bay (Fort Baai) - General Info
Description:
The port of Fort Bay on the SW coast of Saba is the busiest place on the island; used by fishermen, dive companies, ferries, shipping companies and yachts. Wednesdays are particularly busy as it’s when deliveries occur. The port’s facilities have recently expanded and the island’s power plant has been relocated, resulting in a more peaceful environment.
The port is located behind two breakwaters and has space for landing dinghies. There are also several mooring balls available off the coast just outside the breakwater.
Cruiser Highlights:
Harbor Office; Customs & Immigration; Saba Marine Park Office; fuel; shower facilities; hyperbaric chamber; shops and restaurants; hiking; scuba diving; snorkelling.
Entrance notes or cautions:
This port is not recommended in moderate or strong winds.
The port’s official website has some good images and information. See https://www.sabaport.com/
Position:
17° 61.06’N, 63° 25.02’W (harbour)
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We used our inflatable to get from Wells Bay mooring field to Fort Bay. A little bit of a rough ride, but doable. No one locks up their dinghies here. Also, bring a stern anchor or tie up your stern to a mooring ball at the dinghy dock.
When we were there, the resupply ship came on a Thursday (but usually comes on Wednesdays). It does not significantly add to the boat traffic in the area, as there are usually a few dive and fishing boats coming in and out.
Don’t even THINK of using the dinghy to travel from Well’s Bay to Fort Bay unless you own a powerful rib and it’s a flat calm… One can access the island from the landing at Well’s if you get the phone number from a taxi driver at Fort Bay.