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Prickly Pear Islands Tour: Snorkel and Relax in Paradise
4.5
353 Ratings
Simpson Bay
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.
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…
- 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 pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters at Prickly Pear and Mead’s Bay are sure to leave you in awe during this day sail.
Prickly Pear is located 16 miles from St Maarten and approximately 6 miles from Anguilla’s mainland. The motor sail to Prickly Pear takes around an hour and 45 minutes. These outer cays, as the locals call them, are part of Anguilla. Prickly Pear features turquoise waters and soft white sand, similar to the beaches on Anguilla’s mainland.
Check-in is at 8 am at the Simpson Bay Resort marina with valid passports. Check-ins close at 8:35 am to allow time for immigration clearance.
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Open bar
- Light snacks on the catamaran ride to & from Prickly Pear
- Lunch
- Port fees
- 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
- 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.
- 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…
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 chicken and ribs with tasty sides served right on board the catamaran. Before heading home, enjoy a refreshing dip at Mead’s Bay. Upon departing Mead’s Bay, the sails are unfurled and the sounds of the waves hitting the hulls and our fun playlist provides fun rhythms.
- CHECK IN 1 HOUR BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME. Check in starts at 8:00am - closes at 8:35am in order to clear immigration.
- Valid Passport needed for check in. Passport Cards are not accepted.
- Not recommend for cruise passengers.
- This is a barefoot cruise. Your shoes will be removed before boarding and stored in a basket. You will receive them back on the dock after your cruise.
- It is recommended that you wear a swimsuit and bring sunscreen. Have your beach bag packed with your beach towel and favorite coverup!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(353 Ratings)
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Clara_k
Jan 28, 2026
Catamaran trip - A great way to end our vacation. Great crew, interesting conversations with fellow travelers and saw the island from a different perspective.
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228jesser
Jan 27, 2026
Great trip with a great crew. - Great time with the family. Easy check-in. Safety was indeed their priority. The crew were so accomodating. Good food, drinks were flowing, nice tunes. Surreal waters in Anguilla. We saw more fish swimming near the shore of Mead's Bay than while out snorkeling. Great overall experience.
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Dutch_aussie_girl
Jan 3, 2026
Good excursion with fine boat and fine crew. - Easy to book, good price, nice crew, good, spacious boat, great on time, location easy to find and very successful. Good lunch, plenty of drinks and snacks. It's worth repeating.
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David_w
Dec 31, 2025
Good - Was good, miss prickly pear because waves were high. Went to 2 other beaches that were nice. Has plenty of time in the water. Great fun.
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Tarik_b
Dec 31, 2025
Great time BBQ for lunch... - Great time BBQ for lunch was great and they moved gently through the water and made it easy with parents with children.
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324kamaw
Dec 27, 2025
Perfect day of sun! - Completely fantastic! Great staff, clean new boat. We went to 2 destinations. The lunch was perfect. This was our first time on the island. My husband and 4 kids had a fantastic time. The snorkeling site was decent but we got to see enough. The beaches were magnificent.
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Mallorys859
Dec 26, 2025
Best St. Maarten Catamaran Tour & Crew!! - This was our second time doing the Prickly Pear Catamaran tour. Both trips were absolutely phenomenal. This year the crew made it even better- captain Preston, crew- Albert, Jaheem, and Oliver. They were so fun, helpful, attentive and made sure you had the best time while ensuring your safety. The music, snorkeling, food, drinks, second stop and boat cruising are top notch. My family and I highly recommend. We will definitely be back. Thank you!!
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Candace_r
Dec 31, 2025
Great for a mix of adults and kids - We had beautiful weather and a friendly staff. The lunch was also delicious. We weren’t able to dock at Prickly Pear because the water was rough there, but the second stop at Anguilla was amazing!
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Joant780
Dec 28, 2025
Always wanted to do This Glad We Did - This was a wonderful way to spend the day.
Everything was easy to book, we chose to book through our Belair Activity desk
We had 1 Captain and 2 crew member all AWESOME! Fun, charming, DIRECT, experienced, and trustworthy.
We had an open bar, snacks and lunch all wonderful.
There were about 40 people on the boat a few kids, not many.
Weather was incredible, smooth sailing and on schedule.
I can get sea sick and there was 1 person that did, but for the most part everyone was fine.
The boat ride to both locations is spectacular for viewing the island in a different way.
When you get off the boat to visit Prickly Pear and Anguilla there aren't lounges for you, so you need to pay someone or deal with it-I suggest you bring your own towels just in case, and of course nice to dry off with as the company does not supply that for you. Totally understandable.
ALSO I know why they called the island PRICKLY PEAR-little spurs everywhere!
All in all a fine time great for family and couples-
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670gintab
Dec 25, 2025
Lovely - We just came from this day trip. Tired, sandy and happy. Fully recharged.
The crew is amazing. They’re invisible and everywhere anytime at the same time.
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to visit Prickly pear site, apparently because of intense waves on that side. No surprise, since it was a very rainy and windy morning, we were lucky the sun got out though!
The only thing was strange that the captain announced that trip correction when everyone was onboard, sitting down, barefoot and checked in, and he’s saying “if you mind that we’re not visiting this part today, you can leave and come another time”. Really? Now?Why not when we were checking in?
Of course no one said anything. We get it’s for safety, but it’s a very strange announcement timing. Also, it looked a bit pushy that one of the crew members stood right at the exit of the boat with the big jar in his hand to collect tips. They’re all so deserving of it, but ppl would have left it without being forced, too.
I was feeling a bit dizzy before the trip and grabbed two bottles of Pellegrino at the little store near the check in, totally for 4 Eu. I’m giving the girl 50 Eu bill and she gives me back 46 dollars. When I asked her what’s wrong with the math, she said “we don’t have Euros, so I gave you change in dollars and we “count one to one”.
Wow? When I pay in dollars for Eu goods, you guys count “one to 1.5!”.
Anyways, I don’t know if I missed the most beautiful scenery by skipping Prickley pear, my boyfriend probably missed better snorkeling option. We visited another Anguilla beach instead, nice water, sand, sun, good food , snacks, good atmosphere!
Thank you! ☀️
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