The Bottom
The Bottom is Saba’s capital and a place to stay while exploring the island.
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The Bottom is the capital of Saba, an island in the Caribbean that is part of the Caribbean Netherlands. It is one of the island’s settlements and a place to find government offices and local services. The town is known for white houses with red roofs and green shutters. Its location among Saba’s steep slopes gives it a different feel from a low-lying coastal town.
Use The Bottom as a base if you plan to explore other parts of Saba. Roads connect the island’s settlements, but the steep terrain can make getting around take time. You can spend time in town, then plan outings around the island’s scenery and walking routes. The draft describes December through April as the drier season, but no checked source facts were provided to confirm seasonal conditions. Check local weather and transport information before setting your plans. The Bottom is a small settlement, so travelers looking for a large city’s range of attractions should plan to spend time elsewhere on Saba too.
The Bottom in five
- Saba uses the US dollarThe US dollar is Saba’s currency. Carry cash for small purchases and check with your accommodation or tour operator about card payments.
- Check entry rules for your passportEntry requirements for Saba depend on your passport. Check the rules before you travel.
- Plan your connection to SabaYou can reach Saba by sea from Sint Maarten or by air at Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport. Check current schedules before booking onward connections.
- Check flight details before bookingJuancho E. Yrausquin Airport has a short runway and serves small aircraft. Ask your airline about connections and baggage before you travel.
- Call 911 in an emergencyCall 911 for emergency services on Saba.
Things to do in The Bottom
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Need to know
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Entry
- Entry requirements depend on your passport
- Emergency
- 911
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Time
- UTC−4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryDry season
- FebruaryDry season
- MarchDry season
- AprilDry season
- MayTrade winds
- JuneHurricane season
- JulyHurricane season
- AugustHurricane risk
- SeptemberRain increases
- OctoberRainy season
- NovemberRainy season
- DecemberDrier weather
Right now in The Bottom
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 28 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 42%
Windwardside
04:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today30°28°42%Monday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 42%.
- Tue30°28°33%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Wed29°28°20%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Thu29°28°39%Thursday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Fri28°26°63%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Sat28°26°65%Saturday: Rain. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sun29°26°54%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 54%.
Updated 01:55 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to The Bottom
Rules for The Bottom, checked
- Check entry requirements for your passport before travelling to the Caribbean Netherlands.
- Check current ferry and flight schedules before booking connections from Sint Maarten.
- Ask your airline about baggage limits before flying to Saba.
Plan around The Bottom
The Bottom FAQ
How do you get to The Bottom, Saba?
Travel to Saba by ferry from Sint Maarten or by air to Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, then continue to The Bottom. Check current connections before booking.
Is The Bottom the capital of Saba?
Yes. The Bottom is Saba’s capital.
What currency is used in The Bottom, Saba?
Saba uses the US dollar. Carry some cash and check with your accommodation or tour operator about card payments.
Do you need a car in Saba?
Check transport options for your plans before you arrive. Saba’s steep roads and hills can make walking demanding.
How many days do you need in Saba?
Your plans and ferry or flight schedule will shape how long to stay. Allow time for the places and activities you want to visit.