Here's what some of our guests had to say about us.
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Carl & Erik Anderson
Wayne & Anne
Louis & Jane Anders
LarenCurry
Albert Tims
Michael & Mary Day
Ann Fruetel
Carol Gurba
Cari & Darin
Mary Ann Newman
Lorna & John
Tim & Sherry
Jonathan & Jennifer
Daniel & Tim
Jeff & Chris Johnson
Norman
Sharon & Charles
Ed & Lisa


Carl & Erik Anderson

Thanks for making our stay such a great experience. We loved the breakfasts, the special lunches for our dive trips, the Saba Spice and your hospitality. The diving was great. I would highly recommend Sea Saba and their crew. I appreciate you working with us when we had to change our travel plans to accommodate the risky weather. We will be back some day.

Wayne & Anne (June 2005)

For those of you that have never had the opportunity to visit Saba, the following is a synopsis of what you are missing.
My wife and I arrived at the Saba airport via Winair. You haven’t lived until you land and take off from Saba. We were greeted by a friendly customs and immigration agent and then to our waiting taxi driver Garvis.
Saba is a Dutch Island with approximately 1500 residents. It is 5 square miles of volcanic rock. Hilly would be an understatement. Garvis dropped us at Juliana’s where we would be staying during our visit. We are met by Johanna and Wim the owners who show us to our room and give us a quick tour. Imagine no room keys needed, no crime on Saba. Nestled in the lush hillside this old world style resort is a great place to stay. With a pool, hot tub, restaurant and honor system beverage refrigerator this is a great place to spend your time when not under the water or hiking the many nature trails of the island. After our tour of the resort Wim takes us for a short walk to Sea Saba our dive operator. There we are greeted by Lynn who actually put this package together for us. We complete all of the paperwork and are scheduled to do two nitrox dives each day for the next three days.
After spending some time with Lynn off we go to look around and get our bearings. The first evening we choose to dine at the Swinging Doors. Here we enjoy the Friday night BBQ of chicken, ribs or a combo. Food was delish and the bill was twenty-five dollars including gratuity.
Saturday morning we grab a quick breakfast, which is included in our package and our taxi arrives at 8:45 sharp to take us down to the dock to get the dive boat. (About 1000 feet down) There Steve and guy are awaiting our arrival. After a short thorough briefing of the boat and procedures off we go to the outer limits. This is a deep pinnacle with tons of marine life. Sea Saba allows you to do your own thing if you like on your computer so we just enjoyed the scenery. Large schools of wrasse, clinging crabs, lobster eels and much more. After our dive we moved to a more protected area for our surface interval and then we hopped in to dive Babylon. This is a shallower dive and again plenty to keep you occupied.
After our second dive it was back to the dock. All our gear stayed on the boat so it would be ready for tomorrow. Manny our taxi driver was waiting at the dock to take us back to Juliana’s.
One thing you have to be careful of is hiking some of the trails after diving as altitude could be an issue.
Saturday we select the Ecolodge for dinner. This amazing place is in the middle of the rainforest. They grow all of the vegetables and use no electricity. We ate by candlelight and enjoyed a very tasty meal. The coconut shrimp is great. Our taxi driver provided us with a flashlight so we could navigate our way out of the rainforest and he was waiting when we emerged.
Sunday same deal and we dove twilight zone and saw tiger shark which, we were informed is not a common sight here. Second dive was Ladder Labyrnith, shallower and a little current kicked up during the dive.
Sunday night we enjoyed the Buddy night at the Tropics Café at Juliana’s. This unique idea is the brain child of Wim and Johana and is for divers only on the island. For twenty dollars we had beef, chicken or tuna barbeque, corn on the cob and salad as well as an open bar. We all got to mingle and there were around forty divers all enjoying the evening.
Monday morning we headed out to the pinnacles and found too much current so we chose to dive tedra wall. Very nice, deep lots of marine life and several rays. Second dive was tent reef and the turtles were all over. This is a very cool shallow dive.
Unfortunately this was our last dive for this trip so the staff at Sea Saba brought our gear back to Juliana’s for us. Not bad.
Monday evening Sea Saba presents a side show at the Brigadoon restaurant. A brief presentation talks about the history of Saba as well as the marine environment. The photos discovery channel quality. After the presentation we stayed and enjoyed dinner with another diver (Bud) from Duluth Minnesota. Bud was a very accomplished photographer and well traveled. We truly enjoyed the meal. (Bud picked up the tab. Those meals always taste better)
Tuesday we relaxed and headed to the airport for our afternoon departure.
Anyone looking for a great place to escape to should check out Saba. Inexpensive, friendly, clean and very nice diving.
Lynn and John at Sea Saba really operate a first class dive operation and in conjunction with Juliana’s make this a no stress trip.
Check them out at www.seasaba.com and www.julianas-hotel.com



Louis & Jane Anders (December 2004)

Just wanted to let you guys know how much we enjoyed our stay. Juliana's is the place to stay on Saba. Your Staff are first class and the scenery is unbelieveable. Thanks again for being so nice and helpful.

Lauren Curry (July 2004)

I wanted to thank you for a wonderful stay at Juliana's. Everyone was very cordial and helpful and I thank you for the special attention Tod and I received while there. Being a flat-lander Floridian, I was 'awe' of the island and the way of life you all have there. Truly a paradise that I am thankful I got to share and I appreciate you sharing it with us. Please tell Wim thank you for the hospitality and all for being such great hosts.
Michael and Mary Day (March 2004)
Just wanted to drop an email to say Thanks for a wonderful stay at Juliana's. You have got to be the best show on the island.
Thank You.

Albert Tims (March 2004)

IT WAS WONDERFUL -- everything we had hoped for -- and more :-). We will most certainly become return visitors to Saba and we'll send our friends planning trips to the region to you.

Flossie's Cottage is a treasure -- seeing the Floral Cottage framed in the window on a foggy morning while having coffee was like living in a story book :-). The collection of old black and white photos Johanna has on the walls helps emphasize the unique history of the island. I have some great photos of the cottage, if you'd like some for your collection :-). Overall, we were thrilled with Juliana's management, hospitality and the accommodations. A+

Lynn at Sea Saba sets the Gold Standard for arrangements and service! Every diver we spoke with confirmed how well they were treated and how pleased they were with her and with the overall quality of the operation. The dive boats and creature comforts on the boats weren't specially noteworthy, but many of the dive sites were unlike anything we've ever seen. We'd never confuse Saba with anywhere else :-).The dive crews were friendly, efficient. eager to help and skilled. We were always given the option of following along with the dive leader or doing buddy dives -- when the conditions permitted. We liked he emphasis on slow ascents after the deep dives. They've mastered the art of keeping an eye on the brood without getting in the way of individual discovery :-). We'd wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sea Saba to our family and friends, nor would we hesitate to use them again. A+

Given the size of the island, we were amazed that we had so many nice options for meals. We had lovely dinners at Tropics, Y2K, Brigadoon, Swinging Doors and an absolutely amazing dinner at the Eco-Lodge. Lynn gave us "perfect knowledge" about how to get the best out of the dining options.

Quite honestly, our dinner at the Eco-Lodge reminded us of some of the best meals we've enjoyed in Napa. More specifically, it reminded me (Al) of Chez Panisse in Berkeley -- but at half the price! We might return to Saba just to enjoy another magical evening at this amazing restaurant. A rain shower during the entree followed by a serenade by the tree frogs helped set the stage for an enchanting experience. A+

Michael & Mary Day (2004)

Just wanted to drop an email to say Thanks for a wonderful stay at Juliana's. You have got to be the best show on the island. Thank You.

Ann Fruetel (February 2004)

I wanted to thank you both again for the incredible hospitality we were shown during our visit to Saba. It would have been enough to enjoy our days surrounded by the indescribable beauty of Saba, but both of you went out of your way to assure that our week was perfectly spectacular, and it truly was. You will, no doubt, be very successful in your future endeavors if you continue to show your guests the quality and level of service you afforded us during our stay. It was probably one of the most relaxing, enjoyable vacations we have ever had; it was a truly remarkable experience. I would highly recommend Juliana's to anyone without hesitation.

I believe that Saba, and Juliana's, won the hearts of everyone in the group.
Thank you again for your hospitality and I hope to see you again one day. Take Care!

Carol Gurba
Choo choo Dive Group (May 2003)

We had a wonderful time; excellent service at Juliana’s and Sea Saba. The diving was wonderful, the hiking great! Visiting and dining at the Ecolodge and hiking with Tom were the highlights of our “land-based” vacation.

Cari Carpenter and Darin Duffin
Choo choo Dive Group (May 2003)

The friendliness of everyone on the island is great! The people you meet call you by your first name and remember it throughout the stay, it’s a very comfortable feeling. The safety of the island is incredible, it nice to know you can leave windows and doors open and not worry.

Mary Ann Newman
Choo Choo Dive Group (May 2003)

Saba is like a storybook! It’s like a fairy tale come true! The island, the people, the diving and resort are treasures. Sea Saba and Juliana’s help make this one of the best places in the world that I’ve been.

Lorna Baxter and John Winstanley
(March 2003)

All at Julianas are a credit (cleaning ladies meticulous). All taxi drivers courteous and knowledgeable, restaurants visited were of fine standard. Sea Saba service was beyond accommodating. Thank you, Wim, Johanna and Vanessa for making our stay just sublime.

Tim and Sherry Corcoran
(March 2003)

Wim, Johanna and Vanessa are truly the most gracious, helpful, friendly hosts/hostesses we’ve ever had!

Jonathan DeMella and Jennifer Monahan
(March 2003)

Saba is an undiscovered gem. It was so much more that I ever could have expected. The diving was incredible but it is so much more that a dive spot; the towns are beautiful and quaint. The hiking and rainforests were breathtaking and the food was excellent everywhere we went.

Daniel Bruner and Tim Beymer
(March 2003)

We love Saba and were delighted with Juliana’s Tropics café and Sea Saba and we definitely plan to return!

Jeff and Chris Johnson
(February 2003)

We loved our stay on Saba. We appreciate all that was done to make our stay a very special experience! We will be back!

Norman Douglas Ryan Sasha
Alison Group (January 2003)

Like being with friends, Johanna, Wim, Vanessa, and Anne Lee treated me like family. What a fantastic way to spend my birthday. I’ll see you all again!

Sharon & Charles Dickinson
(January 2003)

We wanted to again tell you how much we enjoyed spending time on your island and also let you know how much we really appreciated your service and assistance during our stay. Charles and I also wanted to thank you for the wonderful hospitality you shared during our stay at your wonderful inn. We knew we would return after our honeymoon, but did not plan for it to be six years later!
We very rarely find a destination that we make repeat visits to, but we enjoyed Saba so much we had to come back. We are definitely going to plan another trip there, but we will not wait as long.
Usually travel to Saba at least once per year. I always stay at Juliana's! The facilities are always clean, well maintained and there are no unexpected surprises!
The staff and management are quick to assist you with anything from retrieving lost luggage to making a dinner reservation and always do so with a smile and a positive attitude! They are always consistent!
Juliana's is centrally located in Windwardside, close to shopping, grocery and restaurants! The rates are reasonable, too! Try it, you'll love it and you will be back!

Jeff and Chris Johnson
(February 2003)

Juliana's was a great experience. We highly recommend their Orchid Cottage - beautiful views, comfortable, and private. The owners and staff of Juliana's are delightful people and very accommodating. Everything is well maintained.
Juliana's is centrally located in Windwardside, an easy walk to restaurants and shopping. Saba is a delightful island, one of the few in the Caribbean on which we could imagine living. There are wonderful people there, and it is safe, clean, and offers great diving.
Saba and Juliana's are most definitely on our list for a return trip, the sooner the better!

Robert Walden Sasha Alison Group (January 2003)
The location is perfect, the staff is the friendliest, and the view is unbeatable. Caroline, at Tropics Café, does a fantastic job with the included breakfasts, and the location is central to the other restaurants, dive shops and market. You can’t beat it for value and convenience. Thank you guys for making my stay every year the best!

Ed and Lisa Seldin
( January 2003)

Saba may not be the ideal vacation destination for everyone. Those of us who have already found it not-so-secretly, hope that it will stay delightfully off the beaten track for tourists who require beach, casinos, glitz and high-end amenities.
For divers, nature lovers and hikers or folks who want an ideal spot in which to give full attention to a stack of books that have been saved for such an occasion, there can be no better place.
Juliana’s Hotel, with a choice of well-appointed, very comfortable rooms, suites and detached cottages, all with spectacular views and full amenities, approximates the ideal. Being very mountainous, everything on Saba is either up or down. But Juliana’s, centrally located right in the middle of Windwardside, about 1200 feet above sea level, provides ready access to shops, banks, a small supermarket, a post office and a variety of restaurants. These, Like Saba itself, are not pretentious but provide comfort and satisfaction and local color.
With its own swimming pool and the on-site Tropics restaurant - ideal for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon beverage and snack - Juliana’s provides an ideal base of operations for relaxation and for experiencing this relaxed and friendly but industrious and wholly unique community.
My wife and I have returned to Saba every year since we were married, 13 years ago. Our annual return to Saba – like a homecoming, really - is eagerly anticipated each year and the thought of nightly falling asleep to the wonderful music of invisible tree frogs or the sound of the occasional nocturnal downpour gets us through the winter season and the complexities of our professional lives.
We greatly appreciate the friendly, reliable, efficient and helpful, but non-intrusive attention that we get from the management of Juliana’s and the ease of making arrangements by e-mail. Only our affection for Juliana’s and its management would induce us to divulge the secret of Juliana’s and Saba. We will trust to the small landing strip, the lack of a natural harbor and the lack of typical tourist attractions to protect what we most value about this wonderful place.