Sailing to Saba: The Caribbean's Hidden Jurassic Island E390
July 19, 2026 · 19 min · 865 views · Saba
What this video covers
Alex, Cory, and their two children, Coral and Kai, visit Saba in the Caribbean, anchoring their boat off Wells Bay.Watch Because the island lacks beaches and features deep water near the volcanic shoreline, the crew uses designated mooring balls for their dinghy to access the shore.0:38 The family hikes the Ladder, a historic trail consisting of 800 stone steps that connect the harbor to the town of The Bottom.7:24 Hazards on the trail include falling rocks and slippery, broken steps.6:47 The crew also explores the island’s interior, hiking the Parish Hill Trail and the path to the summit of Mount Scenery.10:29 Scuba diving at the island’s pinnacles requires a local guide, though the family snorkels independently in clear water near the drop-offs.0:50 The island’s steep terrain and lack of infrastructure at the shoreline make dinghy landings and shore access treacherous for young children.5:18
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