Prickly Pear Catamaran Trip from St Maarten Including Lunch
Overview
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8 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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!
What To Expect
Prickly Pear is an uninhabited cay located 6 miles off the mainland of Anguilla. Enjoy the 16 mile all-inclusive 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.
Sample Menu
main
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.
Options
Check in 8am with passports
Tango Prickly & Anguilla
Check in 8am with passports
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Open bar
Light snacks on the catamaran ride to & from Prickly Pear
Lunch is served buffet style onboard the catamaran
Port fees
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mainland of Anguilla - this catamaran trip goes to Prickly Pear & Mead's Bay
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
424 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day sail
Kim H,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day out on the water. The boat captain and the crew were attentive and the lunch onboard was delicious ! The weather was a bit windy and the swells were high but they still made the most of the day keeping us safe without spoiling the fun. Prickly Pear was beautiful, but don’t sit in the beach chairs without asking. Respect the property and all will be fine. Anguilla beach and water was stunning. We were instructed that the hotels don’t allow the tours to use their chairs (understandably) - none of this impacted our day just wanted to point it out. Overall a fun day and we would definitely do this again.
8 hour JOY ride 😊
Alicia T,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew was EXCEPTIONAL. Accommodating, helpful, fun & NICE. The food was delicious & plenty for everyone. I was surprised that I didn’t feel crowded. Highly recommend. FYI: I would check the weather make sure winds are not too strong
Nice day trip. Very weather-dependent though
Colinasita,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Family of 6 we had a nice day trip to prickly pear and meads bay. Locals get 20% discount from the ticket price so I thought the price was well worth it since it included lunch and open bar. The day we went it was a fully booked trip. We made sure we were the first lined up by the dock before boarding to ensure we got good seats in the shade. It was a very choppy ride to Anguilla. Sit on the left side to prevent getting wet. On the way back to SXM sit on the right side to prevent getting wet. We stopped at Prickly Pear first where you can either go snorkeling, or go to the beach. They provide all the snorkeling gear. The reefs were full of life and I saw so many different fishes. Loved the snorkeling portion. Afterwards made my way to the beach and got to see a stingray! Lunch was served on-board at prickly pear and consisted of seasoned cubed potatoes, Cole slaw, orzo salad, grilled chicken, bbq ribs, and Johnny cakes. I’m vegetarian so I only ate the Cole slaw, orzo and Johnny cakes. Food was well seasoned. Drinks consisted of rum punch, Carib Beer, Coors Light, Peace & Love Rosé wine, and other beverages like club soda, coke etc. Afterwards we went to meads bay where we got about 1 hour to swim and go on the beach. Pro-tip: Anguilla can get HOT. Bring some money and walk to Blanchard restaurant to get ice cream! Afterwards we sailed back slowly to Sxm when we were served sliced apples, cubes cheese, and some bread. Once the snack portion was done the captain put back on the engine and we were back in Sxm by 4:30pm. Shoutout to Atiba, the captain, and rest of the crew. They were all very professional and worked hard to keep everyone happy
The beaches were...
Kenneth M,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The beaches were beautiful, the boat ride was a lot of fun, the food was wonderful - can't say enough about our great experience for our family of 8.
Well worth the money!
Ciera H,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly and attentive staff! The food for lunch was very appealing and good! Great views! We went snorkeling and seen the marine life as well as spent time on the beach. I don’t recommend sitting on the netting at the front of the boat though unless you don’t mind getting very wet. Drinks were good as well!
A wonderful time!
Katrina H,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed our trip! The crew was great and the most beautiful water and atmosphere! So glad we booked this!
Prickly Pear tour
L3083QQritaa,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing!!!!!! Mr. Preston the boat’s captain was very helpful and nice. The entire crew was wonderful. The trip itself was unforgettable. Thank you gentlemen for such a great experience!
Loved this tour!...
Karli B,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this tour! Definitely get your bang for your buck! Thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it! Captain Preston and the crew were great! They kept us safe, informed, and entertained the entire trip! 10/10, would def recommend.
Ain’t Maarten Fun at Sea
PATSY Z,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous time! Truly great staff, great food and we all had a great time! Wonderful memories made!! Highly recommend
Absolutely Stunning!!
Sarah S,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely worth every minute of the trip! The catamaran tour in Anguilla was one of the highlights of our stay—smooth sailing, beautiful scenery, and an incredibly relaxing day on the water. The real standout was the stop at Prickly Pear Cays—the water there was absolutely stunning, crystal clear and almost unreal in color. It felt like swimming in a postcard. There was plenty of time to swim, snorkel, and just enjoy the view without feeling rushed.
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