Anguilla & Prickly Pear Cay
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Water Sports,
Island
Low-lying Anguilla makes an interesting contrast to mountainous St Maarten. This British-controlled island is less developed than some of its neighbors, even though its beaches compare with the best in the world. There’s the usual range of Caribbean activities on offer – golf, diving, fishing – but it's the stunning coastline you'll most remember. Whether you go for the placid waters of Cove Bay or the wide stretch of Mead’s Bay, you're going to wish you packed a thesaurus.
Prickly Pear Cays, two tiny islands to Anguilla’s north-west, let you live the dream of a private desert island for at least a few hours. You’ll be dragged kicking and screaming back on to the boat; the islands are uninhabited so everyone has to leave at the end of the day.
Latest Reviews
Review by Paul T, March 2013
Doing what: Day Trip to the Island of Prickly Pear from St. Martin
Great trip. Wonderful lunch (mahi-mahi cooked just right).
Review by Maryann M, March 2013
Doing what: Day Trip to the Island of Prickly Pear from St. Martin
This was the perfect day ! The boat was alot more spacious than I anticipated. We had plenty of room to move around and met many interesting people from all over the world. More than one group said they had been on this trip before. The crew was very attentive and made sure everyone had a great time. Even the lunch on the island was delicious. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
Review by Donald K, March 2013
Doing what: Day Trip to the Island of Prickly Pear from St. Martin
My family of 4 went on this day trip. Unfortunately due to the Full Moon the waves were too much for Prickly Pear, but the captain did take us to another reef for snorkeling and to a restaurant on Anguilla. Also, even though it was windy/cloudy/rainy, we still had a lot of fun. The crew is amazing; they are entertaining and really enjoy talking to their passengers. Never a dull moment :) Thank you for one of the best days at St Maarten!
Practical Info
Anguilla’s airport, roughly in the middle of the island, can only accept short-haul flights. Puerto Rico or nearby St Maarten are the best transfer points; for the last leg, the ferry from Marigot to Blowing Point is a good alternative to flying. St Maarten is also the point of departure for charter boat trips to Prickly Pear Cays.
