Prickly Pear Islands Tour: Snorkel and Relax in Paradise

Embark on a thrilling catamaran trip from St Maarten to Prickly Pear Islands. Snorkel in turquoise waters, indulge in a delicious buffet lunch, and relax on the paradise shores.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Simpson Bay Resort and Marina - Prickly Pear is an uninhabited cay situated 6 miles from Anguilla’s mainland. Delight in a 16-mile all-inclusive motor-sail to Prickly Pear aboard our 65-foot sail catamaran, perfect for snorkeling, swimming, and enjoying lunch. On the return journey, take a refreshing swim at Mead’s Bay before heading back. The…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Open bar
  • Light snacks on the catamaran ride to & from Prickly Pear
  • Lunch
  • Port fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Mainland of Anguilla - this catamaran trip goes to Prickly Pear & Mead’s Bay
Meal Options
  • Caribbean Buffet - Buffet lunch served on board the catamaran. Chicken, ribs, tasty sides of cole slaw, orzo salad and the all time favorite, Johnny Cakes.
Additional Information

Discover the paradise shores of Prickly Pear Islands on this full-day trip from St Maarten. Sail aboard Lambada catamaran and stop at Prickly Pear Island, one of Anguilla’s offshore cays, where you’ll snorkel in clear turquoise waters with reef fish , or relax around in the warm shallow waters along the shoreline. Enjoy a satisfying buffet lunch of…

Location
Aqua Mania Adventures
Billy Folly Road
Check in 8am with valid passports. We are located on the marina of the Simpson Bay Resort, next to La Patrona restaurant. Check ins close at 8:35am in order to clear immigration. Guests arriving after this time may need to reschedule.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Y5205efamyd
Jun 5, 2025
PERFECT DAY! - We had a PERFECT day exploring with the Lambada crew! The guys were friendly, knowledgeable and made sure all guests were taken care of throughout the day. We enjoyed the family friendly atmosphere and the lunch was delicious! Prickly Pear and Meads Bay were beyond beautiful! Highly recommend this tour and company!
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Ericrichards1
Jun 5, 2025
Definitely worth it! For families with teens. - The whole crew was amazing and attentive. 5 out of 5 stars. The drinks and snacks were a welcome treat. The mid day lunch was excellent. The meal makes the cost worth it... The snorkeling spot at Prickly Pear was very nice. We went on a day with high winds, and that meant constant swimming/kicking to stay in place over the reef. Keep in mind that the reef you're visiting has mostly died out, and you only see remnants of elkhorn and stag horn coral. The fish population and diversity is fair. The Anguilla stop is fair. You don't get to snorkel as there's no reef in their spot that they park the boat. You can take the tender boat to shore or you can swim to the beach. Or grab a glass of chilled wine or a rum punch and few pool noodles(they provide) and float in the warm ocean for 45 minutes. Overall, this trip is well worth it. It's not a snorkeling based trip, but rather a sail boat day trip that features 1 hour of snorkeling. The unlimited drinks and snacks means your teenager won't go hungry.
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L4809yqpaulg
Jun 4, 2025
A MUST DO IN SXM!!!! - This was our most memorable part of our vacation! The team first of all is absolutely awesome! Safety is above everything and they make sure everyone is having a good time! We went to prickly pear island and then went to meads bay, Anguilla and it was the most beautiful beach! The snorkeling was very cool got to see plenty of sea life! The food is also soooo good! Me and my wife loved this so much and will be booking it again when we return to SXM later this year!
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Stephanie_m
Jun 3, 2025
Back in SXM after 10years - I have taken this trip in the past and it never fails. The crew is top notch. Friendly, attentive with safety first. Since we have no control of Mother Nature, if you experience motion sickness, I would advise taking steps to control it so you can enjoy the trip.
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G9895bvivanc
May 30, 2025
A perfect Day - Am really glad we decided to go for this one, worth every penny. Amazing snorkeling, attentive staff and that caribbean lunch was AMAAAAZING. Atiba and Raffi were serving us drinks and snacks the whole time.
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79dayb
May 19, 2025
Amazing time above my expectations - This was a great tour!! It hit the mark way above my expectations. The crew was amazing and very welcoming. They made sure everyone was safe and had a great time. Great vibes and you can tell they love what they do. Tamara had the drinks flowing and the buffet was amazing. JP and Jasper were great with providing history of the islands. I definitely recommend this tour.
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Twocaribcruisers
May 16, 2025
A lot of fun with some great snorkeling - Great food, drinks and service from the staff! We enjoyed ourselves immensely! Well worth the trip. Oh yeah, the snorkeling was great too!
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Robindelle62
May 13, 2025
The BEST time! - My husband and I had a fantastic time. The crew was devoted to providing a safe, fun and flawless experience. The food, the drinks, the venue and value were planned and excuted with delighting us the entire time and we are...delighted. Thank you so much you made our day wonderful.
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Alesheauin_h
May 10, 2025
This was an AMAZING... - This was an AMAZING excursion. The staff was friendly, the food was good, the vibes were good! The kids LOVED it. Overall it was truly a great experience.
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A6096tlgregoryd
May 15, 2025
Amazing crew - Great crew, amazing food(ribs), crazy good views. The water can be a bit choppy for some but my gf and I just thought it was fun. Thanks
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From $135
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).