Sailing to Saba: The Caribbean's Hidden Jurassic Island E390
July 19, 2026 · 19 min · 769 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.▶ 0:00 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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