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Prickly Pear Catamaran Trip from St Maarten Including Lunch
4.5
239 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.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Simpson Bay Resort and Marina - Prickly Pear is an uninhabited cay located 6 miles off the mainland of Anguilla. Enjoy the 16 mile motor-sail to Prickly Pear with our 65 foot sail catamaran for snorkeling, swimming and lunch. On the way home, enjoy a refreshing dip off Mead’s Bay before the ride home. Pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters at Prickly Pear & Mead’s Bay will take your breath away on this day sail.
Prickly Pear is located 16 miles from St Maarten and about 6 miles from the mainland of Anguilla. The motor sail to Prickly Pear takes about an hour and 45 minutes. These outer laying cays as the locals refer to them belong to Anguilla.
Prickly Pear boasts turquoise waters and powdery white sand, just like the beaches on the mainland of Anguilla.
Check in 8am on the marina of the Simpson Bay Resort with valid passports. Check ins close at 8:35am in order to clear immigration.
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 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.
- 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.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(239 Ratings)
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Shawntay_h
Jun 20, 2024
FUN in the Sun!! - The team on the boat was professional. They made the cruise exciting and fun!! Eager to assist with helping to put on the equipment, which was invaluable. I went snorkeling for the first time. I would not have participated if it was not for the team's expertise.
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Michael_e
Jun 19, 2024
We had an awesome time... - We had an awesome time and everything was as advertised. Captain and crew could not have been any friendlier and the lunch was outstanding. Both stops at Prickly Pear and Meads Bay were perfect.
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Lilmizpurp
Jun 15, 2024
Great trip! - Fantastic trip with a lovely crew. The team does a great job serving snacks/lunch, helping with the snorkeling gear, and navigating the gorgeous teal water. They also helped us secure a charter for the following day. You will not get a stamp on your passport but the excision is absolutely worth it.
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Amy_r
Jun 14, 2024
A fantastic day!!! - Had the best time on our sail to Prickly Pear and Anguilla. Everything was perfect: the location, snorkeling, crew, music, and most delicious lunch! Very well organized and accommodating for our large group of 13. Would recommend this to anyone!!!!
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Stephanie_l
Jun 8, 2024
Amazingly Fun! - The whole crew made the experience unforgettable. My husband and son helped bring up the sale. Which was a great experience. The food was delicious. My husband and I brought our three kids(7, 10, 14). This adventure is great for everyone. All ages. We snorkeled, jumped off the boat, floated around and got to go relax on the beach. Will definitely do it again!
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Julie_d
Jun 1, 2024
Don’t miss this excursion! - The crew was competent and fun! Scenery was gorgeous and met a lot of great people on board. Anguilla is stunning. Highly recommend this trip.
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Stevey_k
May 24, 2024
Would recommend!! - This was a great experience! Getting to go snorkeling and swimming off the boat was awesome! Lunch was delicious, so was the rum punch!!
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Pauline_f
Jun 1, 2024
God’s work - The stop at Anguilla was awesome and getting out swimming around cruise ship was great. However you could have a better system for cleaning plates and utensils.
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Yvonne_k
Jun 12, 2024
Snorkeling - The prickly pear stop was better than years ago- the food not so good; the staff interaction not so good, the open bar, not so good, the constant under power rather than sailing, definitely not good- seems like a trip all about money rather than the experience.
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Ashonti
May 31, 2024
If you want to see Anguilla this is a waste of money - DO NOT COME IF YOU WANT TO SEE Anguilla or if you can’t swim this is a boring overpriced boat ride in my experience! You’re better off taking a ferry to Anguilla. I can’t swim and the left me and another passenger on the boat because we couldn’t swim to the beach even tho they had a small boat in the back. I HAD A HORRIBLE TIME AND I WANT A REFUND!! Literally a waste of my time and money!!!
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