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 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…
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.

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Jmikal5
Mar 26, 2025
Super fun day trip - Our 2nd trip with Aqua Mania (first was pre-COVID). Great time, great crew. We had to divert from Prickly Pear due to high winds, but went to great alternative spots instead. I didn't see anyone on the boat that wasn't having a great time!
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Rlmorganjr
Mar 14, 2025
Come Sail with me - The experience was great. The Captain and his crew Edwin and Alberto were stellar. You can tell they have done this a few times or two. lol The energy was high and I really enjoyed my time and the lunch that was provided. The checkin process was also great. Thanks to the captain, and the entire team for handling everything with care and expertise.
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Tim_r
Mar 13, 2025
Staff on boat was... - Staff on boat was excellent, creating a fun and friendly experience. Food was great for lunch, along with the snacks throughout the day.
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Jennymarie82
Mar 9, 2025
Catamaran me everywhere Prickly Pear! - This catamaran trip made me want to do ones all over the place in different countries and back home in the states on the Chesapeake Bay and down in the Florida keys. Lissandro and the other staff were amazing. I felt safe at all times. Yes of course there were moments of choppy water, but I had been on a catamaran in Mexico that the staff was not equipped like this one. The crew was amazing whether it was guiding the boat, making sure everybody had water and was staying hydrated, providing an amazing lunch as well as being friendly and hospitable There is not enough I could positively say about this . I would book with prickly paragon as well as the crew that we had and explore other places. Safety and cleanliness were very much prioritized, especially by the female staff whose name escapes me right now. She was wonderful and everything she did and was on top of everything. As I said, it was one of the best parts of my Saint Martin trip and I wish I was back Jenny
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Desmondb300
Feb 9, 2025
Great experience!! - Amazing experience!! The crew was amazing and really went above and beyond for everyone onboard!!! The catamaran was really clean and stood out from others!!! The lunch was great with a lot of flavor!!! Definitely was lively compared to the others we passed. And firstly safety was their top priority!!! 200% recommend!!
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Beverly_k
Mar 21, 2025
A Great Day In The Caribbean - Our tour guides were the hardest working guides I have ever seen. They never stopped from the moment we got on the boat until we docked. They made this day long trip very enjoyable and the boat (the Tango) was very well kept up and safe. Great trip (but sad we didn’t get any Johnny Cakes as advertised. We weren’t able to stop at Prickly Pear due to the water conditions but the captain took us to another beach and it was fine.
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Freestyle1492
Feb 15, 2025
Smooth Sailing with Light Winds! - The trip was a very pleasant one. Fortunately the boat was only half full 31 of a capacity of 60 on a Friday. Winds were relatively light so the ride was smooth and we were able to moor in the bay between the Prickly Pair Islands. Water was clear with visibility to the bottom. No establishments open on the island which is never an issue for us. Captain and crew were very accommodating and pleasant. The check-in was smooth and quick. Only drawbacks; open bar was only with wine, beer, and rum punch. Other drawback depending where your coming from, we from the French side, do to traffic you must leave as much and hour early to make the check in cut off of 8:35 am.
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Matthew_c
Feb 12, 2025
The crew, I appreciate,... - The crew, I appreciate, was liberal at the bar but more than one individual was plastered drunk and then were obnoxious the rest of the cruise. Perhaps cut people off a little sooner?
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Jpj45
Feb 1, 2025
Good experience to do again - Welcome and service of the outstanding onboard staff. Despite the swell and wind , the atmosphere was pleasant and the team was very careful with us.
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Biffyclyro3
Mar 11, 2025
Good crew, terrible captain - Preston, the captain, was incredibly rude from the get-go. He snapped at us during check-in when we didn’t present our passports promptly enough, then yelled at us later because we wanted to come back onto the boat at Prickly Pear (presumably interrupting the staff’s guest-free time). The other crew, including Rafi, were great, and the on-board lunch was good. But the captain’s rudeness and negativity are enough to keep us from booking with Aqua Mania again. We were return customers, but will not be back. There are plenty of other options for cruising in SXM. I’d highly recommend you explore them.
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