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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
Tango Prickly & Anguilla
Check in 8am with passports
Check in 8am with passports
Reviews
400 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip from Sint Maarten
Steven L,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly and attentive crew, good catering, pristine beaches. A very relaxed day trip, giving us more than we expected.
Not a full bar/ poor service
48deidrab,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The captain and his crew spent more time socializing and filling up on women than paying attention. My items were left on the beach at prickly pear.We were there for less than 10 minutes brought it back onto the boat for lunch we took off all of my things were left on chair we got to the next island they said that was my problem what I understood after taking 24 hours to locate my stuff was that they could’ve contacted prickly pairs bar and mystuff could’ve been shut over to where we were. They didn’t care I had to pick up my stuff the next day with the hopes that had everything intact back to where we boarded the Boat wasn’t a good experience and I told him I was gonna yelp them and give him a poor rating lackluster and was given away all of food that we paid for I make sure I got all of my food to go everything that I paid for as soon as the boat dock they had all the people come and was dishing out I was like no I paid for this food box it all up. I’m taking it back with me. I’m good. I never got a rock with them again worst experience ever. The worst part really was it advertise a full bar. All they had was rum Novak no whiskey just rum that is on a full bar. My sister I didn’t enjoy the experience was not a full bar so bring your own stuff if you get on that boat, if you want to drink anything other than rum.
Birthday memories made!
Jonathan D,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00No pressure to do anything at any of the stops, just sit back and relax and choose your adventure within the adventure. Captain and crew made sure everyone had a good time. Would highly recommend for adults, maybe teenagers. Probably would not recommend for 10 or under, unless you were with a group (this is no knock on the crew or experience btw) that had kids the same age. Lots of great scenery to see both above and below sea. Check in was incredibly smooth and communication was excellent.
NOT WORTH IT!!!! NO FULL BAR
davab2015,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00SAVE YOUR MONEY AND BOOK WITH ANY OTHER TOUR THAT HAS A CATAMARAN! let me start by giving the Roses= Pros: The check in at the Marina was seamless and the process was super efficient. The food served during the lunch was YUMMY, I loved that there was Johnny cakes and the Orzo cold salad mix was made to perfection. The Captain was VERY informative regarding all the safety details and underlined what would be required of us as his passengers before we actually set sail. He listed the the time frame and full itinerary of the the day, the lunch and that there was a FULL BAR and listed only the following : here is my BIGGEST Thorn= Cons: This tour is listed as having a FULL BAR...ummm all that is offered on this tour are the following: A pre-made rum punch, RUM To top off the weak premix, beer, wine and a few assortments of soft drinks = pop. SO IF YOU ARE LIKE ME AND HATE RUM AND ONLY DRINK ANY OF THE OTHER ALCOHOL's LIKE: vodka, whiskey, Gin or tequila! It is NOT on the LAMBADA! Bottom line is no one can spend my money better that me and when there is FALSE adverting" open full bar"...you 've taken my choice away! Even if the brand was "well" = Non top shelf! It should have been an option for anyone wanting any drinks other than Rum! what a JOKE. One of my family members left a few items on Prickly Pear as we were setting sail to Anguilla and the retrieval of the items was mis-handled by the Captain. It was later shared by the team and the marina, It was "his job to call the contact on that island and arraign to have the belongings ferried over to the marina, as this happens from time to time and that is the protocol" perhaps if he spent less time flirting with any ladies he thought was single and open, he may have ben better at his Captain Duties. This was by far the DRYEST BOOZE CRUISE AT $135 USD, I have ever gone to and grew up on SXM . SAVE YOUR MONEY unless YOU ARE OK WITH THE LIMITED OPTION
Fabulous Catamaran Trip!
Eric B,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience to Anguilla and Prickly Pear. Great food, music, staff was excellent and informative. Great day!
2nd highlight of my 50th birthday/25 anniversary trip
mandyn985,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing...the crew were excellent, kind, funny and knowledgeable. The vessel was clean (save for the bathroom - need to allow slippers for that one) Overall wonderful experience.
Flawless experience
suzannegH982DN,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the point of check to disembarking, this experience was flawless. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The food and drink were amazing. Both snorkeling/swimming spots were breathtaking. A great way to spend time on the water!
A must thanks to the crew members!
66jerryc,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our best experience on an expedition catamaran. The staff is attentive to everyone (young and old), they are professional and grounded to make the experience enjoyable for all. The captain is friendly. The boat is very clean despite its commercial use. Lunch food is delicious and tasty. Our only critic, sometimes the music is slightly too loud. The diving equipment is well and in sufficient number. What to do if you like boating and paradisiacal beaches.
Optimistic but disappointed
RuthFlath,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We booked this trip with our adult children. Expected a somewhat rain and sun day. Thought we would have a good time. There was a group was obnoxious and rude. The crew and captain didn’t do anything to try to stop the behavior, in fact facilitated it by turning up the music. We were not the only people on the ship uncomfortable there were others. I paid over $500 for the four of us. I would have given a larger tip if they would have shut down the behavior.
Amazing trip to Anguilla!
Jesshollo,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a highlight of our trip. We felt very safe and well taken care of on board. Staff were very attentive. Food was excellent. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone!
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