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Huub arrives in Saint Barthélemy, anchoring his boat to avoid the island's high costs for hotels and Airbnbs, which start at $500 and $300 per night respectively.2:20 The daily check-in fee for the boat totals $12.1:10 Exploring the island on foot reveals significant elevation changes, making walking between locations physically demanding.4:58 A rental car costs $50 per day, which proves more economical than the $100 daily rate for available scooters.7:54 Key locations visited include the beaches of Flamands, Grand Cul-de-Sac, Saint-Jean, and Plage de Saline, as well as the capital, Gustavia, and the Corossol fort site.14:20 The island features a mooring field in Public where seasonal workers live aboard their vessels.13:08 After experiencing rainy and squally conditions, the crew plans to depart for St. Martin.14:40 Living aboard a boat allows travelers to visit expensive destinations while maintaining a low daily budget.2:30

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