Prickly Pear Catamaran Trip from St Maarten Including Lunch

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8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6

· Minta_A ·

May 2026

This was a great day going on the sail boat to the snorkel reef and swim beach! We were able to snorkel out to the reef that had many beautiful fish and sea life. Lunch was delicious and the morning and afternoon snacks were greatly appreciated! The Captain and crew were very accommodating and friendly! Would highly recommend!

· Danielle_W ·

May 2026

The crew was very friendly, everything was well organized and the hospitality was great. Everything was clean, the atmosphere was fun and the entire experience was enjoyable. I truly had a great time and really enjoyed myself!

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Overview

Sail to Anguilla aboard a catamaran on this full-day cruise from St. Maarten. Stop at Prickly Pear Cay to lounge in the shallows of the small island's pristine beach or snorkel among the tropical fish that inhabit the colorful coral reef. Enjoy a buffet lunch right onboard and an open bar.

Full-day trip to Prickly Pear in Anguilla by boat from St. Maarten
Snorkel at a reef off Prickly Pear and observe marine life
Enjoy a dip at Mead's Bay on the way back to St. Maarten
Light snacks, open bar, lunch, and snorkeling gear provided

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

Light snacks on the catamaran ride to & from Prickly Pear
Open bar
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Use of Snorkelling equipment
Port fees
Lunch

Lunch is served buffet style onboard the catamaran

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mainland of Anguilla - this catamaran trip goes to Prickly Pear & Mead's Bay

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Aqua Mania Adventures
Billy Folly Road, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Check in 8am with valid passports. Check ins close at 8:35am in order to clear immigration. Guests arriving after this time may need to reschedule. We are located on the marina of the Simpson Bay Resort, next to La Patrona restaurant.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Make your way to the meeting point in Simpson Bay with a valid passport for check-in, which starts at 8am and closes at 8:35am in order to clear immigration. Departure time is 9am.

Find a spot in the sun or shade on the decks of the catamaran, the *Lambada*, and enjoy the scenery as the boat sails up the western coast of the island and get to know your friendly crew on the way to your first stop, Prickly Pear - one of Anguilla’s offshore cays.

Enjoy the quiet and solitude among the white sand and palm trees, slip on the provided snorkel equipment and dive in to see clear turquoise waters with reef fish, or simply swim and relax around in the warm shallow waters along the shoreline.

We also have a satisfying buffet lunch right onboard. Head to Mead's Bay for a refreshing dip before the sail home.

Prickly Pear Cays

Meads Bay

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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!
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 65 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Stephanie_L

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!

Reviews

4.6

based on 427 reviews

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The crew was amazing,...

Nichelle_W, Jul 2026

The crew was amazing, they were extremely helpful and friendly. My dad loves to talk and they entertained every conversation he wanted to have. The beaches were amazing as well. We enjoyed the boat and the food was a 10/10 highly recommended.

Great company

Tina_M, Jul 2026

My husband and I heard amazing things about this trip. We scheduled it the day before and then realized that our flight was the same day so making it impossible for us to take our tour. They were very understanding and gave us 1/2 out money back even when they didn’t have too. We look forward to taking the tour next year when we go back to st Martin.

Crew was fantastic. They...

Maria_S, Jul 2026

Crew was fantastic. They were entertaining and accommodating. The reef at Prickly pear was good and was able to spend a lot of time in the water. The BBQ lunch was one of best meals we had all week.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello Maria, A day like this is what makes a sailing adventure special. The crew will be proud to hear they helped create such a fun experience, and we’re glad the island stop, time in the water, and BBQ lunch were highlights of your trip.

8 hour JOY ride 😊

Alicia_T, Jun 2026

The 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

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello Alicia, Our crew takes great pride in creating a welcoming and comfortable experience for every guest, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. We’re also glad the food, space onboard, and overall atmosphere exceeded your expectations. Thanks for the recommendation and for the helpful tip for future guests!

The beaches were...

Kenneth_M, Jun 2026

The 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.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello Kenneth, A family trip with memories like these is exactly what we love being part of! We appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us and hope to welcome your family back onboard for another adventure in the future.

Well worth the money!

Ciera_H, Jun 2026

Friendly 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!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello Ciera, Sounds like you made the most of the full experience! From snorkeling with the marine life to relaxing on the beach, it’s great to hear you enjoyed all the stops along the way. We’ll pass along the compliments to our crew and glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and views too.

A wonderful time!

Katrina_H, Jun 2026

We enjoyed our trip! The crew was great and the most beautiful water and atmosphere! So glad we booked this!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello Katrina, It was a pleasure having you aboard! We're happy everything from the atmosphere to the crew made your trip one to remember.

Loved this tour!...

Karli_B, Jun 2026

Loved 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.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Happy to hear we delivered exactly what you were looking for! We’re glad you enjoyed the snorkeling and that our crew took great care of you.

Ain’t Maarten Fun at Sea

PATSY_Z, Jun 2026

We had a fabulous time! Truly great staff, great food and we all had a great time! Wonderful memories made!! Highly recommend

Response from Host, Jul 2026

We're delighted you made such wonderful memories with us! Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again.

Absolutely Stunning!!

Sarah_S, Jun 2026

Absolutely 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.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello Sarah, Great to hear you enjoyed the smooth sailing and had time to really take in the scenery and snorkeling. Hope to welcome you back soon!!

Great trip for a day to see more islands

Janie_T, Jun 2026

Drinks, lunch, and island visits were great. It’s the luck of the draw with who else is on the boat, but it makes for interesting people watching. Luckily, we didn’t have anyone get so drunk they were sick, they were just extremely loud.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello Janie, Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the drinks, lunch, and island visits. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you had a great day exploring with us. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

What a FUN day!!!

Caroline_R, Jun 2026

What a fun day!!!!!!!!!! The turquoise water was INCREDIBLE. Most beautiful water I’ve ever seen in my life. The atmosphere of the boat boys was so fun!!! Everyone had a great time. Saw some beautiful fish snorkeling. Food and drinks were delicious. Love, the LEMON 🍋

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello Caroline, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the snorkeling, food and drinks, and the incredible turquoise waters. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to our crew. We appreciate your review and hope to welcome you aboard again soon!

Great excursion!

Leanne_R, Jun 2026

Staff and captain were friendly, attentive and fun! The water and spots we stopped at were gorgeous!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello Leanne, Thanks for the review! Happy to hear you had a great excursion and enjoyed both the scenery and our friendly crew. We’d love to see you again on another adventure!

This was a great day...

Minta_A, May 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello Minta, We really appreciate your detailed feedback! It’s great to hear you had such an enjoyable day on the water and that the crew helped make it special. Hope to see you again soon!

Great experience

Jasmine_B, May 2026

Preston (the captain) and his crew made it a worthwhile experience. They gave excellent customer service and even interacted with the passengers.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello Jasmin, Thank you for your great feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the trip and that Preston and the crew made your experience memorable with excellent service. We appreciate you sailing with us!

Amazing Crew!

Lynmara_H, May 2026

We had a great time on the Prickly Pear Catamaran tour! The crew was absolutely amazing and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. One tip — be on time! We were traveling from the other side of the island and arrived a little late, but thankfully the crew was kind enough to still allow us to continue the excursion. There was plenty of seating around the boat, although it can get pretty hot, so definitely be mindful of spending too much time in the sun. The crew stayed super attentive throughout the trip, constantly making sure everyone was comfortable, hydrated, and had plenty of drinks and water. The food was delicious and plentiful — my personal favorite was the ribs! The music created a fun atmosphere, and the staff were friendly, funny, and welcoming the entire time. If you enjoy sunshine, snorkeling, good food, drinks, and an all-around good vibe, I would absolutely recommend this excursion!

Response from Host, May 2026

Hello there, Thank you for your review. We’re pleased you had such a great experience on board and enjoyed the food, music, and friendly service from our crew. It’s great to know the trip was memorable for you, and we hope to see you again soon!

Awesome catamaran

Dana_N, May 2026

This experience was amazing! S/o to the captain & the crew! There were so nice & made sure everyone was safe, comfortable, and had a great time. They do leave on time so BE ON TIME! The boat rides to both of the islands is about an hour and a half. The waves were pretty rough getting out there & a couple of people on the boat got sea sick. I have no complaints & would recommend this tour to everyone!

Response from Host, May 2026

Hello Dana, Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you had such a great time on board and appreciated the efforts of our captain and crew in keeping everyone safe and comfortable. We’re grateful for your recommendation!

Well cared for

Jamie_S, May 2026

The crew was very attentive and helpful. You never felt like you were wanting for something. Very friendly and always willing to assist

Response from Host, May 2026

Hello Jamie, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad our crew made you feel looked after and that their helpful and friendly service enhanced your day on board. We hope to welcome you again in the future!

Fun and Enjoyable Experience

Danielle_W, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Hello Danielle, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the trip and that everything from the service to the atmosphere met your expectations. It’s great to hear you had such a good time on board!

Birthday memories made!

Jonathan_D, May 2026

No 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.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hello Jonathan, Thank you for celebrating with us and for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and attentive crew aboard the Prickly Pear trip. It’s great to hear check-in and communication made everything easy as well. We hope to welcome you back for more island adventures soon!

Fabulous Catamaran Trip!

Eric_B, May 2026

Great experience to Anguilla and Prickly Pear. Great food, music, staff was excellent and informative. Great day!

Response from Host, May 2026

Hello Eric, Thank you for your kind review. We’re glad you had a great day and enjoyed the food, music, and our crew. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

We did this experience...

Sarah_M, Apr 2026

We did this experience over spring break and there were 12 of us in our group. Everything was wonderful from the smooth check-in to lunch and transportation to and from the two islands. Would definitely do this exact tour again.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello Sarah, We’re so pleased your group had a wonderful time. It’s great to know the experience was smooth from start to finish. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again!

Prickly Pear and Meads Bay

Mark_A, Apr 2026

Very attentive crew...food great...drinks strong...beautiful beaches.....very good day. Would recommend this excursion.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello Mark, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you had such a great time with us, and thanks for your recommendation. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

Terrific Time on the Tango!

Madison_J, Apr 2026

Amazing, attentive captain and crew! Such a beautiful, relaxing and active experience! Food and drinks were delicious!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello Madison, Thanks for your kind words! We're so happy you had a relaxing and fun experience with our attentive crew. We’d love to see you back on the Tango again soon!

Aqua Mania Adventures is the BEST!

Cathy_S, Apr 2026

Absolutely fantastic time...all you can drink and all you can eat! Anguilla is beautiful and the water is as blue as can be! The captain of the catamaran and his crew gave 5 star services!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello Cathy, Thanks for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad you had an unforgettable day and enjoyed the beautiful Anguilla waters along with our crew’s service. We’d love to see you back on board soon!

So much fun!

Ashleigh_S, Mar 2026

An amazing experience!! Crew were so kind and truly went above and beyond! We stopped at two spots for some snorkeling/beach time and both were beautiful. Food and drinks were great as well.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello there, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you had so much fun and enjoyed the beautiful locations and our crew’s service. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon!

Beautiful, do not miss experience

Sarah_E, Mar 2026

This was a 10/10 do not miss experience. The crew runs a tight ship and they all worked so hard to make sure everyone was having a great time. The catamaran was spacious with many spots to enjoy, the drinks were strong and unlimited, the food was delicious and the stops were breathtaking. I’ve never seen water so beautiful! My only ask is that they update the music a little and make it more diverse. I would have loved some afrobeats, Caribbean music, just more fitting music than what was played. Overall such a fun time!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hello Sarah, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled you had a 10/10 experience and enjoyed the food, drinks, and breathtaking stops. Our crew will really appreciate your kind words. We also appreciate your feedback on the music and will definitely take it into consideration. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

Exceptional trip!...

RICHARD_G, Mar 2026

Exceptional trip! Beautiful views of St. Marteen. Amazing snorkeling experience in Prickly Pear. Captain and crew were very friendly and offered an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello Richard, Thanks for your kind words! We loved having you aboard and are delighted you enjoyed the snorkeling, beautiful views, and our team. We hope to see you again soon!

Fun Catamaran to Aguilla

Sandy_L, Mar 2026

This was such a fun experience. The ambiance was so good with music. Open bar included snd wonderful food for lunch. Ribs,chicken and potatoes and rice. Stopped at 2 beaches. Absolutely loved it.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello Sandy, Thanks for sharing your experience! We love hearing that you enjoyed the open bar and delicious lunch while visiting two amazing beaches. It was a pleasure having you on board!

a great way to spend the day

frank_a, Mar 2026

More of a cat trip than an excursion, Roughly 2 hours at the destinations and 4 hours on the water. Absolutely lovely scenery though.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello Frank, Thank you for your feedback! This trip is designed to combine relaxation, island hopping, snorkeling, and delicious Caribbean food, so we're glad you appreciated the beautiful views. We hope to see you on board again!