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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Caseyjlogan
Aug 13, 2025
Prickly pear beach - Everything was great. It is a great all day trip. The food is really good. Snorkeling quality depends on the weather but the crew is exceptional. The stops are beautiful. The staff point out marine life and are great with kids.
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Stef_t
Aug 8, 2025
Definitely DE worth it! - Super well arranged Catamaran trip to Anguilla EN Peakly Pear. DE crew was detzett ENd friendly and made sure everyone had a good time. DE lunch was a delicious bbq buffet. In short, definitely DE worth this trip!
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Mariskab2000
Jul 30, 2025
Nice to do a day in Sint Maarten - We had a wonderful day on DE catamaran to pear EN Anguilla. It's not called a pear but according to Tripadvisor DE whole name is a swear word. Go figure. On DE boat were two groups of Americans who were freely present. DE music was also on continuously. So this is not a quiet sailing trip. The weather was beautiful but DE crossing was very rough in some places. DE crew is super friendly. DE bar is soon open but they also walk around if you dare not get up. Along the way we got EN baguette with cheese and pieces of apple. Snorkeling at pear was pretty nice. The reef where we lay is mostly dead. If you snorkel quietly a lot of fish. I saw a group of squid. It's very cute. On DE boat a nice lunch (more DAN enough) and then on to Anguilla. Beautiful beach, bright blue water, powder sand. Back after more than an hour. Had a nice day. Highly recommended to do.
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Najah_v
Jul 28, 2025
Yes, yes, and more YES! - 10/10! We had a blast on the Catamaran Cruise to Anguilla. The captain and his crew were helpful, fun and full of good vibes! They took us to Prickly Pear to do some snorkeling, and then Mead’s Bay for another amazing swim stop. They fed us snacks and we had a full Caribbean meal, buffet style. Plus the open bar was a nice touch.
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Jay_p
Jul 25, 2025
Great crew, they made... - Great crew, they made sure everyone was taken care of Plenty of drinks and food and did I mentioned plenty of rum
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P6850gpshirleyc
Jul 22, 2025
Best day trip ever!! - Captain Preston and the crew always do an amazing job keeping the boat entertained. A special thanks to Albert and "Larry" for always being ready to send a drink down to the water while you enjoy your swim. Will take this catamaran ride every time I visit the island!
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Bio100
Jul 20, 2025
- This was an incredible day trip! Well worth the money! The captain and crew were great and engaging! And the food was incredible! My wife and I loved every minute of the voyage!!
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Kelsey_e
Jul 13, 2025
Book this catamaran if... - Book this catamaran if you’re in St Maarten! We had the best time visiting Angullia through this excursion! Great staff, food, and plenty of drinks!
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Stephanie_l
Jul 10, 2025
Amazing Adventure - This isn't the first time that my family and I book this experience with Aqua Mania Adventures. We love their energy and how much fun we had with the crew. The drinks are unlimited, the snacks and food were delicious. I highly recommend this experience if it is your first time going to Anguilla. The island is breathtaking. We got to see Manta's, colorful fish and even turtles. Thanks Crew for all the memories you gave us. See you next year!
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Katelyn_c
Aug 22, 2025
We booked the full-day... - We booked the full-day catamaran cruise and enjoyed being out on the water, but several aspects could have been better. The crew service felt less attentive than on other excursions, and the captain did not communicate when the itinerary changed due to weather. Instead of visiting Anguilla as advertised, we were taken to a small beach, which didn’t allow us to see the island we had been excited for. The snorkeling stop was also underwhelming, with very little to see compared to other trips we’ve done. Overall, it was a pleasant day, but clearer communication, more engaged service, and better snorkeling options would have made the experience much stronger.
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From $135
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).