26 days in Windwardside, Gustavia & Sint Maarten Itinerary

Windwardside is the second largest town on the island of Saba, aptly named for being on the windward side of the island.GeographyThe hike up the stairs to the top of Mount Scenery can begin from the road just outside Windwardside.TourismTwo banks and several dive shops as well as multiple grocery stores, gift shops, etc. Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sacred Heart Church, contemplate the waterfront views at Saba National Marine Park, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Ladder Bay. Keep things going the next day: wander the streets of Windwardside, explore the galleries of Dutch Museum Saba, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Scenery.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Windwardside trip maker website.

Willemstad, Curacao to Windwardside is an approximately 7-hour flight. Traveling from Willemstad in June, things will get slightly colder in Windwardside: highs are around 28°C and lows about 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to ride a ferry to Gustavia.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): stroll through Anse de Grande Saline, tour the pleasant surroundings at Anse du Gouverneur, then kick back and relax at Shell Beach, and finally see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at St. Jean Beach and then stroll through Colombier Beach.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Gustavia holiday planning app.

You can ride a ferry from Windwardside to Gustavia in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Simpson Bay.

Simpson Bay offers luxury resort living and good access to the main areas of the island.

Step out of Simpson Bay with an excursion to Oyster Pond in Oyster Pond--about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, try to win big at Casino Royale, enjoy the sand and surf at Maho Beach, and explore and take pictures at Loterie Farm.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Simpson Bay travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Gustavia to Simpson Bay by ferry takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: fly. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.