What is a mooring system?
A mooring system is a permanent mooring buoy that has been placed within the Saba National Marine Park for specific users.

The moorings are the most tangible of the park facilities because they are "visible", even to the non divers. In the case of SNMP, where the provision of moorings is combined with strict anchoring rules, they virtually eliminate all anchor damage. Moorings are also a much appreciated service, because it is, of course, much easier to tie up to a mooring buoy than to anchor.

All SMP moorings are 45cm (18-inch) float balls with a blue reflective band. They are color-coded to indicate the varied user groups; white and red for licensed diving vessels only, yellow for yachts up to 60 ft, green for private use. You may find other moorings in the Fort Bay area that are not the property of the Saba National Marine Park. These are also private use. Yellow moorings are specifically for use by visiting yachts. They cannot be reserved and are on a first come basis. Vessels are allowed to occupy these moorings for up to seven days.

Where are the anchorage zones?
There are two designated anchorage zones within the Saba National Marine Park; one between the Ladder Bay and Wells Bay (west side) and one in front of the Fort Bay Harbor (south side). Upon arrival, you must proceed to the Harbor Office in Fort Bay without delay. There are no custom procedures on Saba, and the Harbor Master will handle all immigration formalities. Limited docking space is available in the Fort Bay Harbor so it is necessary for boats to anchor out and come in with a dinghy. Although it may appear that docking space is available, it is best to check with the Harbor Master first about ship traffic. Since the pier is small, it is used only as a loading/unloading dock unless given special permission by the Harbor Master. Click here to view the moorings on our map!

Contact the Saba National Marine Park office (599 416 3295) or Harbor Master on VHF channel 16 for direction on anchoring, mooring use, or any other information.

What are the check-in procedures?
Arriving yachts are required to proceed to the Fort Harbor ASAP and check-in with the harbor master to fulfil immigration formalities. Every yacht is also required to check in with the Marine Park at the office also located in Fort Bay.

What are the costs of mooring?
The Saba National Marine Park is a self-financing organization so a nominal fee is charged to cover the cost of maintenance and management of marine resources. These fees must be paid at the Marine Park visitor center at the Fort Bay. The current fee for visiting yachts is € 5, or US $5 per person onboard per week. There is also an immigration fee.

Coming ashore
We strongly advise that you enter the island of Saba only through Fort Bay harbor as the other areas (Well's Bay, Ladder Bay and Cove Bay) can be treacherous in certain sea conditions that may be deceiving from aboard your vessel.