Experience, Adventure, & Island Hopping...
Travel between Saba, Statia and Sint Maarten onboard the Makana ferry. Experience weekly travel for adventures and island hopping!
The 72' Sabre catamaran fast ferry offers you more travel to the places that you want to go! With 2 air-conditioned decks and an open sun deck on the upper floor so you can feel the cool Caribbean wind. Enjoy a refreshing beverage at the bar on board.
Passengers: 150 maximum
Cruising Speed: 23 knots
Travel Times:
Saba-Statia is 45 mins.
Saba-Sint Maarten is 75 mins.
Statia-Sint Maarten is 85 mins.
Operated by: Blues & Blues
Saba C - Transport, N.V. is proud to be local agents for Blues & Blues, LTD., since 2010. They have provided ferry and cargo services for over 30 years in the Caribbean.
"Blues & Blues understands the importance of maritime connectivity for the overall development of island nations and look forward to championing these new routes which will serve to improve regional tourism by increasing access to Saba and Statia."
~ Blues & Blues, Management
Boarding Locations
Fort Bay
Saba
Known as the “Unspoiled Queen”, Saba is a nature lovers dream destination in the Dutch Caribbean.
Saba, although small at only 5 square miles; offers award-winning diving, hiking and nature exploration.
Visit Saba and take a step into a realm of the Caribbean like no other...
Our check-in office is located in the main immigration and customs office in Fort Bay, the only port on Saba and it docks at the Captain Leo Chance Pier, which is located on the South-Southwest side of the island. It is about a 15-minute taxi ride from just about anywhere on Saba.
For more information and lodging visit:
Gallow's Bay
Sint Eustatius
Known as the "Golden Rock", Sint Eustatius is an island full of history and heritage.
Statia, has several beaches, including a black sand beach, visit family and friends, visit the museum and Fort.
Visit Statia and hike into the quill, for an out-of-the-world experience...
Local Agent:
ICS Statia
Passion Fruit Road 19a
St. Eustatius
Tel: +599 318 0081
Contact Agent: Makeba Mitchell
Boarding Location: Gallows Bay
For more information and lodging visit:
Bobby's Marina
Sint Maarten
Located in Philipsburg, Bobby's is within walking distance of Front Street and the Boardwalk.
ON DOCK check-in is located across from the Greenhouse Restaurant. Click Here for Map
Taxis are available to take you where you need to go!
There are many stores, restaurants hotels nearby.
Local Agent:
ONDOCK
Basket Whelk Shell Dr. #2 C 1.1.
Hope Estate, Sint Maarten
Warehouse Location:
Backstreet #140, Philipsburg
Cell: +1(721) 553-3670/554-8372
Tel.: +1(721) 543-8915
E: clevelandcodringtonondock@gmail.com
Contact Agent : Cleveland Codrington
Need a car?
+1-721-523-4806
Located in the marina.
For more information and lodging visit:
To make reservations, please complete the online form.
Look out for an email from us for details on how to purchase tickets.
A fully integrated booking system is coming soon.
How do I purchase tickets?
Reserve Online
Unfortunately, we are not currently able to accept payments online at this time. You may visit our office in Windwardside or give us a call.
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Covid-19 Protocol and Travel Regulations
EHAS Pre-Approved Entry forms are mandatory for Sint Maarten.
Currently, EHAS entry pre-approvals are only required for entry to Sint Maarten. For all additional information, please see below.
Travel Rates
Round Trip
Round Trip Rates | Adults | Children (2-11 yrs. old) |
|---|---|---|
Statia ⇄ Saba | $65.00 | $40.00 |
Saba ⇄ Statia | $65.00 | $40.00 |
Sint Maarten ⇄ Saba | $85.00 | $55.00 |
Saba ⇄ Sint Maarten | $85.00 | $55.00 |
One-Way
One-Way Rates | Adults | Children 2-11 yrs. old |
|---|---|---|
Sint Maarten → Statia | $65.00 | $35.00 |
Statia → Sint Maarten | $65.00 | $35.00 |
Statia → Saba | $40.00 | $25.00 |
Saba → Statia | $40.00 | $25.00 |
Sint Maarten → Saba | $65.00 | $35.00 |
Saba → Sint Maarten | $65.00 | $35.00 |
Departure Taxes
Port | Price |
|---|---|
Saba Departure Tax | $10.00 |
Sint Maarten Departure Tax | $10.00 |
Sint Eustatius Departure Tax | $5.00 |
* Departure Taxes are not included in the travel rates.
**Infants travel for free.
