Dive-site story
Set along Saba's sheltered western coastline within the marine park, Hot Springs reveals the island's active volcanic nature beneath the surface. Diver fingertips pressed into the pale sand encounter distinctly warm sediment heated by subterranean geothermal energy. Low-profile coral heads, orange elephant ear sponges, and boulder formations flank the sandy plains where geothermal vents seep upward.
Subsurface geothermal warmth radiating directly through the seafloor sand
Expansive colonies of garden eels rising in rhythm across the open flats
Volcanic rock outcrops covered in encrusting sponges and gorgonians
Frequent encounters with foraging turtles and resting stingrays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring stable winds and consistent water clarity across Saba Marine Park.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown garden eelHeteroconger longissimus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowhead jawfishOpistognathus aurifrons | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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