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The art of backpacking & adventures to get out of your comfort zone – tips and advice, how to do a day trip to anguilla from saint martin/sint marteen.

Last Updated on February 19, 2024 by Talita

All that you need to know to take the public ferry from the island of Saint Martin to Anguilla – including schedules, prices, & maps. Plus, more info about the British territory of Anguilla like transportation options, accommodation, and what to do. Works also if you are visiting Saint Martin on a cruise ship!

The island of Saint Martin is one of the main destinations in the Caribbean between all the visitors that come by cruise ship and just pass a day, as well as all those that spend several nights.

There’s a lot of things to do and places to see between the island’s French side, called Saint Martin , and its Dutch side called Sint Maarten .

You can find a list of St Martin activities and things to do here on Get Your Guide . or Viator . You can even reserve and purchase activities directly (or just look at the options for some inspiration for what to do on your own).

But if you’ve already explored the island enough and are on the lookout for another nearby adventure, then I recommend you spend a day (or several) visiting Anguilla, Saint Martin’s closest neighbor.

Table of Contents

• 0.1 What’s Anguilla?
• 0.2 What to do & visit in Anguilla
• 0.3 How to get from Saint Martin to Anguilla (the cheapest way possible)  
• 0.4 Cost of the public ferry between Marigot (Saint Martin) and Anguilla
• 0.5 Tips for the trip between Saint Martin and Anguilla
• 0.6 How to get around the island once you arrive in Anguilla
• 0.7 Here are your options for local transportation in Anguilla:
• 0.8 How to do a day trip to Anguilla during a cruise stop in Saint Martin (Sint Maarten)
• 1 Where to find tours, activities and attractions in Anguilla?
• 2 Planning your next trip?

What’s Anguilla?

Anguilla is a British island territory in the Caribbean that’s only about 25 minutes by boat from Saint Martin.

It’s a fairly small island that’s just 16 miles (25 kilometers) in length and 3 miles (5 kilometers) wide at its widest point.

What to do & visit in Anguilla

For visitors, Anguilla’s main attractions are without a doubt its 33 beautiful beaches to choose from. Some with lots of wind and thus perfect for watersports like kitesurfing or windsurfing, others tranquil paradises like Shoal Bay. To give you an idea of what I’m talking about, Anguilla’s Shoal Bay is considered one of the most beautiful and exclusive places in the Caribbean!

Other famous areas include Barnes Bay, Rendezvous Bay, Road Bay, and Little Bay. Anguilla is also known as one of the few places where sea turtles come annually to lay eggs between April and November. So, if you’re lucky you’ll get to see them!

You can find a list of more activities and attractions in Anguilla here.

How to get from Saint Martin to Anguilla (the cheapest way possible)  

( NOTE: if you’re visiting Saint Martin on a cruise and just have one day to go to Anguilla, read below where I explain all that you need to know about getting from the cruise terminal in Philipsburg to Marigot to Anguilla and back again)

For being so close to each other, there’s a surprising number of ways to get from Saint Martin to the island of Anguilla.

The most expensive and fastest would be to charter a small plane from the Philipsburg airport in Saint Martin to the airport in Anguilla. The flight is just 8 minutes. There aren’t any big commercial flights going to Anguilla!

There’s also the option to take a fast charter boat from Saint Martin to Anguilla. But since they’re chartered, they aren’t exactly cheap.

But if your idea is to save on your visit to Anguilla, the best option is to take the public ferry between Marigot (the capital of the French side of Saint Martin) and Blowing Point Port in Anguilla (and really, the ferry is only 25 minutes…so there’s no reason not to do this option!).

You can get to the Marigot ferry terminal pretty easily from wherever you’re staying in Saint Martin (either by bus or taxi). Just ask your hostel , hotel , or any of the friendly locals on the street for guidance.

Schedule for the public ferry between Marigot (Saint Martin) and Anguilla

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Schedule for the public ferry between Anguilla and Marigot (Saint Martin)  

For more information on one of the boats that does this crossing, check it out here:

Cost of the public ferry between Marigot (Saint Martin) and Anguilla

The cost of the ferry is USD $10 one way or USD $20 roundtrip per person. You can buy the ticket right at the terminal – no need to reserve ahead of time.

When leaving from Marigot in Saint Martin, you’ll also need to pay a port fee of USD $5.00 when you buy your ticket.

If you aren’t going to stay overnight in Anguilla and just plan to spend the day, you don’t need to pay any port fee in Blowing Point when you leave Anguilla. But if you spend more than a day in Anguilla, you’ll have to pay a port fee of USD $23 when you buy your ticket for your ferry back to Saint Martin.

Total price for the public ferry day trip between Saint Martin and Anguilla

Ticket to go = USD $10

Ticket to return = USD $10

Port tax when departing = USD $5

Total = USD $25

And remember, if you spend more than a day in Anguilla, you’ll have to pay that USD $23 port tax when returning back to Saint Martin.

Tips for the trip between Saint Martin and Anguilla

As the sea between the two islands can be very choppy and have lots of waves splashing into the boat, I recommend you protect your stuff in a plastic bag so it doesn’t get wet.

And if you get seasick, it’s better to take some type of medicine before you get on the ferry. Crushed ginger pills are a good natural option to help with motion sickness in boats or cars.

Important tip for immigration between Saint Martin and Anguilla: bring your passport with you!!

Remember that you’ll be leaving from a French territory (Saint Martin) to a British territory (Anguilla)! So, since they are different countries (and the United Kingdom isn’t a part of the Schengen area like France), you’ll need to do immigration at both ports. It’s a super simple process, but obviously , you’ll need your passport to do it. Without the passport, you won’t be able to board the boat to Anguilla!

How to get around the island once you arrive in Anguilla

If you are staying in a hotel on Anguilla, they’ll probably arrange transportation from the port of Anguilla (Blowing Point) to your hotel. But if you’re just visiting for the day, you’ll have to arrange your own transportation to visit the places you want to.

Here are your options for local transportation in Anguilla:

Taxi in Anguilla: You can get a taxi right at the port when you get off the ferry. You can have them take you directly to one place (Shoal Bay, for example), or arrange with the taxi driver to drive you around and stay with you for a few hours to see various points on the island.

Price of the taxi: about USD $20 or so per hour (but negotiable depending on the total time)

Rental car in Anguilla: I think renting a car in Anguilla is your best option for transportation, especially if you have several people to split the cost with. It’s cheaper than a taxi and gives you the freedom to explore the island and visit places for as long as you like.

If you’ve read my article on the 5 Best Website for Rental Cars Around the World , you’ll know that I like to check several car rental websites before reserving to find the best deal. But in Anguilla, there’s not a lot of options for rental cars like in other places. Basically, they just have one car rental place and it’s right in front of Blowing Hole Port. So when you arrive from your ferry, you can rent your car from them right away.

It’ll be best if you can call to reserve a car and confirm the price ahead of time. You have to call because this rental car place doesn’t have a website.

(P.S: I know making international calls can be tricky, but I’ve always found Skype to be the easiest and cheapest way to make them. You can read more about how we use Skype for cheap international calls here . )

Here is the info and pictures of the car rental place in Anguilla:

Cost of renting a car: around $60 per day including the Anguilla driving permission (which they’ll give you right at car rental place). You need to bring your passport and driver’s license from your home country to be able to rent the car.

Scooter/motorcycle rental in Anguilla: this would be a great option to explore the island, especially if you’re alone or as a couple. But unfortunately, after the last hurricane that hit the island, all of the scooters were destroyed (as of January 2018). The only place to rent scooters on the island is the same as the car rental place we just talked about above.

So, I’d recommend calling ahead as well to see if there still are no scooters. Perhaps by the time you read this article, the scooters will have been replaced and are now available to rent again.

Bicycle rental in Anguilla: personally, I don’t think renting bikes to explore Anguilla is the best option. The best places to visit aren’t that close to Blowing Point Port, so you’d lose a lot of time just pedaling under the hot Caribbean sun to get to them. The island also isn’t very flat, thus making your journey more difficult. So in my experience, if you only have a day in Anguilla, bike isn’t such a great option.

This doesn’t mean that there aren’t places to rent bicycles in Anguilla. But the options available are for speed and road bikes (professional-ish ones), and probably not the type you’d want for a relaxed ride around the island.

Tip about transportation in Anguilla (or really anywhere else in the world): No matter what form of transportation you choose, I recommend you download a map of Anguilla from Google Maps onto your phone. Then, you can use it offline to avoid getting lost while you venture around the island.

Where to Stay in Anguilla

If you plan to stay more than a day in Anguilla, you’ll need a hotel or hostel that fits your budget and style. So, I’ll give you 2 options here. The more expensive and luxurious one is in Shoal Bay, one of Anguilla’s most famous spots, and the other option is a lower-key choice in case you want to save a bit more. But as you can see here in this list of hotels with prices , there aren’t actually cheap options in Anguilla. 

Option for Luxurious Hotel in Shoal Bay, Anguilla:   Zemi Beach House, Resort & Spa

Option for “Economy” Hotel / Guesthouse / Apartment in Anguilla:   Fountain Anguilla

How to do a day trip to Anguilla during a cruise stop in Saint Martin (Sint Maarten)

I did this exact trip myself. So, I’ll explain everything so you can do it too. Including maps & photos below!

• Disembark from your cruise as early as possible. Then, you’ll have the most amount of time to explore Anguilla.
• Walk for about 10 minute from the Philipsburg Cruise Terminal to the center of Philipsburg to take a local bus to Marigot. Map below.
• In Marigot, get off at the bus terminal and walk for 5 minutes to the port to take the public ferry to Anguilla.
• Take the ferry to Blowing Point in Anguilla. All the info about prices, schedule, Anguilla local transportation and activities are above.
• Return to Marigot by ferry, walk from the port to the bus terminal, and take a bus back to Philipsburg.
• In Philipsburg, get off near the center and walk back to the cruise terminal.

Pay attention so you don’t miss your cruise! Plan to return back to Saint Martin at least an hour and a half before the final call to be on your ship. Then, if you have any problems along the way back from Anguilla to the terminal in Philipsburg, you’ll have some backup time to find an alternative. Just remember that if you aren’t back by the time your cruise says to be back, they’ll leave without you!

If all goes well, the total cost for visiting Anguilla during your cruise stop in St. Martin will fall under USD $100 (including the ferry and renting a car). Cheaper than most tours your cruise ship offers to go to Anguilla! And if you’re with more people and can split the cost of the car, it’ll be even cheaper per person.

It’s definitely worth visiting Anguilla during your stop in Saint Martin if you’ve already been or stopped several times in Saint Martin and want to do something new.

Where to find tours, activities and attractions in Anguilla?

If you are planning to visit Anguilla Island, be sure to check out the attractions and tours available in that region beforehand. A good way to do this is through the GetYourGuide website or Viator . That way, you can plan ahead and visit all the amazing places that this destination has to offer.

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How to Get from the Cruise Terminal to Maho Beach, the airport/plane beach?

If you are visiting Saint Martin for more time and would like to have the same picture as I have below, check out my article about The Cheapest Way to Get from the Cruise Terminal to Maho Beach, the airport/plane beach in Saint Martin .

And that’s it! I hope I’ve clearly explained all that you need to know to visit Anguilla from Saint Martin. But if you have any questions, just ask in the comments area below and I’ll get back to you.

Happy travels!!

Planning your next trip?

 Already reserved your hotel or hostel? If not, our article with The 6 Best and Cheapest Websites to Find & Reserve Accommodation can help you out. You’ll also find some promotions and discount codes .

 Still haven’t booked your plane ticket and want to save big? Take a look at our page with 16 Tips to Save on Flights where you’ll also find the 4 best websites to buy your plane tickets. 

And finally, will you need to rent a car during your trip? Then surely our page with The 5 Best and Cheapest Websites to Compare and Rent Cars Around the World will help you choose the best rental car and find a good deal.

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A day trip to Anguilla

Anguilla is one of those places where time seems to have stood still. This little island in the eastern Caribbean, just north of St. Martin is blessed with some of the most magnificent beaches in the world. Anguilla ( map ) is a short 30 minute boat ride from  Marigot ( map ) on the French side of St. Martin, making Anguilla an easy day trip from St. Martin. The island’s main attractions are its stunning white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters and its inhabitants who are friendly and easy-going. You can opt to make a day trip or stay a few days at one of the island’s (small scale, exclusive) beach hotels.

How to get to Anguilla

Anguilla is a great day trip from St. Martin. To get there, take the frequent ferry service from Marigot. Don’t forget to bring your passport with you! US, UK and EU passport holders should have no issues entering Anguilla but please check here to be sure.

Anguilla day trip by ferry

There is a ferry service every 45 minutes from Marigot, starting from 8:15am and ends at 7:00pm. A one-way trip costs USD 20 for adults and USD 10 for children (2-11 years-old).

The ferry from Marigot arrives at Blowing Point . If you’re staying for the day, you can hire a taxi and agree an hourly or day fare. The best option is to ask the taxi driver to make a short sightseeing trip. Visit some of the main attractions in Anguilla such as Crocus Hill (Anguilla’s highest point), Sandy Ground (with its numerous restaurants and bars), and the capital, The Valley , before ending at one of the stunning beaches. Agree a time for the taxi driver to pick you up and bring you back to Blowing Point for the ferry back to Marigot.

The last ferry to Marigot leaves Blowing Point at 6:15pm (please note that all ferry times and fares stated above are subject to change. Check here for the latest info).

Anguilla beaches

Anguilla has many beautiful beaches but my favourite is Shoal Bay (East) , arguably Anguilla’s most iconic beach. Spend a very relaxing day on this breathtaking stretch of gorgeous white sand. Rent a snorkel and enjoy a BBQ lunch at one of the beach cafés.

Other stunning beaches in Anguilla include Meads Bay and Rendezvous Bay . Sandy Ground is another option. With its many restaurants and beach bars, such as Elvis Beach Bar and Dad’s Beach Bar, Sandy Ground is popular with both locals and visitors.

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Thanks for the tip! 🙂

Velvet, it is time you make the trip back to Anguilla. If you would like to keep in touch with Anguilla, check out this Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/anguillavacation

Thanks Brett! It’s been a long time since I was in Anguilla but it sure was amazing. Glad you like my blog! Hope to catch up with you on twitter, facebook or some tourism/blogging event. 🙂

Cheers, Keith

This is a great post… a bucket list island for me. I am impressed with your site. Clean, well written content, and simple to navigate. Would love to touch base sometime.

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Velvet, it sounds like you did not know where to go or who to ask. Anguilla has a little bit for every one but most people come to AXA for the stunning beaches and enjoy the laid back lifestyle.

Jen, come on down, whatever you are looking for you can find on AXA if you know where to look or who to ask.

Hope to see you all in Anguilla. Josveek Huligar

Yes, there’s not much to do on Anguilla except laze on the stunning beaches and enjoy the laidback lifestyle. Perfect for a winter getaway! 🙂

We’re thinking of a winter getaway to a beach. Anguilla sounds and looks heavenly!!

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How to Do a Day Trip to Anguilla From St. Martin

One of the best decisions we made when visiting St Martin/St Maarten (SXM) was to do a day trip to Anguilla ! The ferry ride is short – 30 minutes or so – but the island is so very different from its neighbour. For instance, in Anguilla you drive on the left side of the road, and the land grade is flat, a world away from SXM. The atmosphere reminded us of Barbados, likely due to its shared British history, whereas SXM is a blend of French, Dutch, and American in nature. Read on to find out what we did on our one day in Anguilla.

• TRIP LENGTH: Day trip
• PACE: Relaxed
• COST: Reasonable
• AGE: All Ages
• REGION: Leeward Islands, Eastern Caribbean

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What we did & where we ate, return trip to sxm, what to bring, other things to do.

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Day Trip to Anguilla

The most economical mode to travel from SXM to Anguilla is to take the public ferry. For this reason we opted to do just that, and we found it an easy way to do a day trip to Anguilla. The ferry runs between Marigot, St. Martin and Blowing Point, Anguilla. Although the ferries are scheduled to leave every 45 minutes, unsurprisingly island time does not always abide by this. We chose to take the 9 a.m. ferry.

For this reason, we arrived early in Marigot in order to find parking for our car. We were lucky enough to find one spot in the Marina Fort-Louis parking lot adjacent to the small harbour. You could also try to find parking at the lot near the West Indies Mall. I was mildly concerned about leaving the car unattended for the day, but it was in the same condition when we returned later that afternoon. After parking, we couldn’t immediately locate the Port de Marigot ferry terminal , but a passerby kindly pointed us in the correct direction. It is near the Marigot Market.

As of this writing, I don’t believe you can pre-book public ferry tickets. Despite this, we had no problem getting seats upon arrival. Luckily it wasn’t particularly busy that day. At the first window we purchased tickets and our passports were checked. The ferry was priced at $20 USD per adult and $10 USD per child one way. Next, we moved to the second window to pay a departure tax that totalled $10 USD. Lastly, our passports were stamped at the third window.

At this point it was nearly 9 a.m. When we entered the building passengers were crowded at the next door to board. Naturally we assumed this was our ferry, too, so we joined the group only to be rudely told at the door by the man taking tickets that this ferry was heading to St. Barts and he had no idea when the Anguilla ferry would be arriving. So we sat down in the small terminal to wait. Although there was no announcement as to which ferry arrived next, we overheard conversations indicating this was the correct boat.

We opted to sit on the lower deck, which had seen better days. An old style TV set sat at the front of the boat playing an old movie; this was our entertainment for the half hour trip north across the Anguilla Channel. Despite being a radiant Caribbean day, the seas were inconsiderately choppy. Yes, I was worried about getting seasick. Yes, if you are, too, make certain to take Dramamine or something similar prior to boarding.

At last we disembarked at the small Blowing Point Ferry Terminal . We snapped a few token photos.

Before heading to pick up our rental car we stopped to admire the view over the jewel-colored water of hilly St. Martin.

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We had reserved a car for the day ahead of time through email with Andy’s Auto Rentals . Conveniently it sits right at the port and we easily walked over to the tiny building it inhabits.

My husband played chauffeur and received a one day drivers license for the occasion that handily reminds you to drive on the left.

The car’s dashboard display was half in English and half in what I suspect was Japanese. Nevertheless, we managed to get the most important feature working: the A/C.  

It felt peculiar to suddenly be driving on the left side of the road just thirty minutes after leaving St. Martin, which drives on the right. Not only that, whereas St. Martin is hilly, Anguilla is flat. As a result, driving is simple in comparison, but be mindful of the speed limit which is 50kph (30mph).

As we left the tiny port we approached a school down the road where a crossing guard halted us to allow students, dressed in tidy school uniforms, to cross.

Our original plan involved spending the first half of the day on the southern side of the island at either Maundays Bay or Rendezvous Bay , and the second half on the opposite side at Shoal Bay . When we arrived in Anguilla, the sun was already sizzling. Since Maundays Bay only offers chairs and umbrellas to guests staying at the exclusive Belmond Cap Juluca resort, we opted for Rendezvous Bay. Obviously this wasn’t a day where we wanted to be on the beach without any shade.

Rendezvous Bay

Off we headed to Rendezvous Bay – or specifically the Sunshine Shack . The Sunshine Shack is set up on the beach offering BBQ and rum punch, among other things, and umbrellas and chairs. We had downloaded Google Offline Maps to guide us. While it worked to find some places on the island, it didn’t quite get us to the Sunshine Shack. Fortunately I had jotted down some directions in case we ran into problems. In the end, we figured out where to go. For this reason, I’d recommend using the directions straight from their website. You can park behind the shack.

Upon arrival, we stepped onto a pristine beach with a stunning view of sparkling aquamarine water. St. Maarten rose across the channel in the distance. Unquestionably, Rendezvous Bay was exquisitely beautiful.

What was not spectacular was that at this point it was lunchtime. Did you know that hungry, hot children can ruin a bright, beachy day? Naturally, I had anticipated this and chosen this particular BBQ joint from reviews online. Admittedly, I thought I had it all planned out – until we discovered they had only just begun cooking and nothing would be served for at minimum another two hours. I realized they were working on island time, BBQing slow and long.

Unfortunately, we had packed extra light for the day trip. I hadn’t brought any snacks, intending to buy any food we needed. I am not normally so unprepared, well aware of the impatience of a hungry child. But I didn’t even have a granola bar on hand. Lesson learned. And so we trekked back to our car to search for a place to eat, planning to return after.

Village Bake House French Bakery

With only one day on the island I had done limited research, so we drove around looking for an eatery of some type. As chance would have it, we happened across the Village Bake House French Bakery and decided to check it out. We placed our order indoors and chose a table outside on the veranda. In summary, our family of four shared a chicken baguette sandwich, chicken roti, and a delectable chocolate almond croissant for $21 USD. By and large we felt the food was tasty and reasonably priced.

After this impromptu interlude, we chose not to waste anymore precious time. Therefore, we set out straight for the renown Shoal Bay on the northeastern side of the island.

Unequivocally, Shoal Bay was the reason I pursued a day trip to Anguilla in the first place. When we first decided to vacation in St. Maarten, I immediately saw it as a stepping stone to Anguilla. I knew we had to visit because – as a self-professed beachaholic – I was desperate to see the famous Shoal Bay. Shoal Bay is considered one of the best beaches in the entire Caribbean.

Despite many access points, I settled on Elodia’s Beach Bar in Shoal Bay Village. It’s informal and laid-back, seemingly miles away from the ritzy side of tourism you can find on the island. To that end it was exactly the right place for us to set up for an afternoon on the beach. In comparison to SXM, chairs and umbrellas were ridiculously reasonable at $10 USD/chair and umbrella.

We parked in the near empty lot behind the bar/restaurant. I was already surprised by the lack of people everywhere as SXM was always brimming with traffic. At 35 square miles, Anguilla is only one square mile larger than the combined territories of St. Martin and Sint. Maarten, but the difference in congestion was remarkable.

It was even harder to understand where everyone was when at last we saw the bewitching beach. The colors were the shades of heaven – the fine sand a blinding white and the dazzling sea jewel-colored tones of unspeakable blues.

Breathtaking.

Amazingly, there were no crowds. There were almost no people! In fact, only two other small families shared the sand and water in front of Elodia’s and the surrounding stretches of beach. Tranquility supreme!

While I cannot say whether it’s always this quiet on this section of the beach, we certainly felt lucky. It felt like our own private beach for the afternoon. We had brought a blow up pool noodle for the kids to share, swim goggles, and two sets of snorkels, no flippers. Without question it was all we needed. Another reason to take your kids to Shoal Bay is that the water was calm, undisturbed and therefore child-friendly. Coupled with all the beautiful sand to play in, it is an ideal beach for a family.

On another note, we didn’t order any food from the grill at Elodia’s. Instead, my husband and I each ordered drinks from the bar – one beer and a rum punch rang up at $12 USD. It should be mentioned that one drawback to this location – and not uncommon in the Caribbean – were the washrooms that combined as change rooms. Not only were they out of date, but even worse they were by no means sanitary. In spite of this, we carefully changed into our clothes for our return trip. 

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After a blissful beach day in near solitude, we returned our car to Andy’s Auto Rentals and made the short trek over to the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal. Here we purchased tickets, had our passport information taken down, and paid our departure tax of $22 USD. The tickets again cost $60 USD for our family of four. Following this, we moved on through security – which was all very casual. Finally we settled on plastic chairs in the slapdash departure lounge to wait for our ferry.

• Choose the day that the most cruise ships are docked in St. Maarten to leave the island – this is an ideal day to visit Anguilla. Moreover, make certain to take an early ferry to avoid traffic on SXM to the port in Marigot, and to get as much time as possible in Anguilla.
• Without a doubt, take the public ferry. Certainly there are other ways to get from St. Martin to Anguilla, such as private ferries or even a short, puddle jumper flight, but these options are undoubtedly pricier.
• Definitely rent a car. Sure, you can take a taxi wherever you need to, but it is easy to rent and stress-free to drive here. The roads are good. By all means, it is worth the cost and ease of having your own transportation for the day.
• If your goal is a beach day, wear your swimsuit beneath an appropriate cover up on the ferry ride over. For instance, our children just wore their swimsuits, which consisted of rashguard shirts and board shorts. Don’t forget to bring a fresh change of clothes for later. I promise after a long day in the sun, you’ll feel much more comfortable on the return trip to SXM.
• Whereas we brought our own snorkels, you can always find a place to rent them on the island.

What should you bring for a day trip to Anguilla? Above all else, pack light and minimal. By all means bring a backpack for each person with:

• Change of clothes: tank or tee, shorts and underwear
• Wet bag for wet swimwear and towel, such as a spare plastic or reusable bag
• Water bottle and at least one snack
• Snorkel, goggles, small sand toys or inflatable floatie

As mentioned, our original plan was to try to fit in two beaches in different areas of the island on our day trip. Although it didn’t work out for us, it could still easily be done. Beautiful beaches populate the island no matter which way you turn. Rest assured, you cannot go wrong no matter which piece of heaven you pick.

If the beach is not for you, the island offers a host of restaurants as well as a handful of art galleries, boutiques and spas. In addition, visit the Heritage Collection Museum https://www.facebook.com/heritagecollectionmuseum/ for a look at Anguilla’s history. Alternately, you may wish to explore the smaller islands offshore. For example, the Prickly Pear Cays or Sandy Island. 

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Overall, an abundance of five star beaches await you in Anguilla, and it’s hard to pick just one! But if that’s all you have time for, Shoal Bay lives up to its reputation.

All in all, we had a memorable and economical family day trip to Anguilla. We controlled where we went and when, and how long we stayed. It was absolutely worth the cost and effort and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Don’t miss your own chance to visit Anguilla as a day trip from St. Martin!

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Where is Anguilla?

Anguilla is an oasis for solo travellers, couples, families and business travellers alike. Just off the beaten path, which helps protect its unique character and exclusivity, it’s the northernmost island of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. It’s about 150 miles east of Puerto Rico and nine miles north of St. Martin and is easily accessible via flights from North America, Latin America and Europe, or by ferry from one of the neighboring islands.

Accessing Anguilla By Air

The main gateways are Puerto Rico, St. Maarten and Antigua.

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• --> Air Transat 2x weekly, Wednesdays & Saturdays beginning Dec 21st

From Puerto Rico

From Puerto Rico’s Luis Munoz International Airport in San Juan (SJU), Anguilla is just a one-hour direct flight via Seaborne Airlines, Tradewind Aviation, or by private air charter. Seaborne Airlines has codeshare agreements with Delta Airlines, jetBlue and American Airlines for seamless connections from the Eastern Seaboard of the USA.

From St. Maarten

St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is serviced by most major international carriers from around the world. Visitors can take a seven-minute flight over to the island using Anguilla Air Services or via a private executive charter.

Air Charters

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Private Air Charter

From St. Maarten Anguilla is just a seven-minute flight via Anguilla Air Services or private charter. Private air charters are also available to and from Antigua, St. Kitts and from various islands throughout the Caribbean. All persons traveling to and from Anguilla must clear Customs & Immigration at the Airport. The airport departure is US $28 for Adults & Children 12 years and older, US $15 for Children 5-11 years and US $3 for Children 2-4 years. The departure tax must be paid in cash.

Accessing Anguilla By Sea

Marigot bay (french side).

The public ferry operates eight (8) times daily between St. Martin and Anguilla. From Anguilla the ferry departs at 8:30am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 12;30pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm and 5:15pm. Ferries depart from St. Martin at 9:30am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:15pm and 6:00pm. The regular one-way fare is US $30 for person 12 years and older. Children under twelve years old are US $20.

First time visitors:

• All persons traveling to and from Anguilla by ferry must clear Customs & Immigration at the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal.
• The departure tax of US $28 for adults and children 12 years and older, US $15 for Children 5-11 years and US $3 for children 2-4 years.
• Advanced reservations for the public ferry are not available.

ST. MAARTEN

Princess juliana int’l airport (dutch side).

A number of private companies operate comfortable and professional ferry services from the Anguilla – St. Maarten Ferry Terminal located across from the Princess Juliana Airport. Fares start from US$65 per person, one-way. Schedules are seasonal and operate from St. Maarten to Anguilla between the hours of approximately 9:00am and 5:00pm. From Anguilla to St. Maarten the ferries run from approximately 7:30am to 4:30pm.

• The departure tax of US $36 for Adults and Children 12 years and older, US $23 for Children 5-11 years, US $11 for Chidlren 2-4 years and US $8 for Children 0-1 years. Departure tax can be paid in cash or by credit card.
• Reservations are advised; most operators offer online schedules and booking platforms. Private charters are also available.

Private Boats

All persons traveling to and from Anguilla by private boat or yacht charter must contact and clear Customs & Immigration at Road Bay in Sandy Ground, Anguilla. The assistance of a local yacht agent is required to handle the entry process. Click here for assistance.

• The porters and van drivers who help transfer luggage from airport to ferry and off depend on tips, so it is advisable to have small bills on hand.

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Belongers and residents, who have been abroad for more than 72 hours, are allowed purchases and gifts to the value of EC$150 for each adult and EC$75 for each child under eighteen years.

All Passengers (including visitors)

All passengers, aged eighteen and over, claiming exemptions are entitled to import free of duty the following items:

• Foodstuff to a value of EC$150
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars
• 1/2lb or 230g of tobacco
• 1 Litre or 40oz of spirits
• 1 Litre or 40oz of wine
• 170ml or 6oz of perfumed spirits
• 340 ml or 12oz eau de toilette

All passengers, under the age of eighteen, are entitled to import free of duty the following items:

• Foodstuff to a value of $75
• 340ml or 12oz eau de toilette

*Based on the Integrated Customs Tariff (Amendment) Regulations, 2014. R.A.7/2014

Boomerang Boat Charters

Getting there is half the fun, getting there is half the fun, pick your island adventure:, 3 island adventure, private charter, trip information.

What’s Included:

• See the best that St. Maarten / Martin has to offer with 4-5 stops
• Hand-shaken cocktails & a full premium bar
• Awesome BBQ lunch served on-board
• Enjoy your day to the fullest on our Fast and Stable Power Catamaran with plenty of shade to keep cool, relax on the beanbags on the bow, and comfy seating throughout.
• Music to fit a great day out on the water in the Caribbean
• Water activities – snorkeling, paddle boarding & swimming
• Very clean onboard washroom
• Professional and well-seasoned crew

Pick-Up: Sint Maarten Yacht Club, 10:00AM Drop-Off: Sint Maarten Yacht Club, 5:00PM

Creole Rock – Experience the best snorkeling the Island has to offer Pinel Island – Enjoy the calm shallow waters, explore the island, and meet its abundant wildlife. Tintamarre Island – snorkel with turtles and relax on the sands on this uninhabited island Baie Long – Swim, Snorkel, paddleboard and relaxing in the crystal-clear waters Mullet bay – a locals favorite and a great place to Snorkel, swim and enjoy the thrill of jumping off the boat

$139 per adult $99 per child (ages 5-12)

• See the best that Anguilla has to offer with 4-5 stops

Pick-Up: Simpson Bay Police Dock, 8:30AM Drop-Off: Simpson Bay Police Dock, 4:30PM

• Prickly Pear Cay  – Snorkel the reef and explore the beautiful beach with its shallow waters.
• Little Bay  – Snorkel with turtles and explore the secluded cove while we cook lunch on the bbq!
• Meads Bay  – Swim and play at this beautiful beach that always has crystal clear water.
• Maunday’s Bay  – Home to Cap Juluca resort, this beautiful bay’s calm waters are perfect for paddle boarding.
• Bay Long or Mullet Bay  – Back to St. Maarten for a final swim, either bay never disappoints!

$149 per adult $99 per child (ages 5-12)

• For the ultimate private charter experience, book Boomerang for you and your guests.
• Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, wedding parties, engagement, corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties or simply a day out on the water with friends.
• We will work with you to create the perfect day at sea in St. Maarten, Anguilla or St. Barth’s.
• Fully customizable means you can choose where you would like to eat lunch, what you would like to have the bar serve, and what beaches and snorkeling spots you would like to explore.

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Explore – The best of St. Maarten/Martin, Anguilla or St. Barths. Adventure – Swim, snorkel, hike, Beachcombe and/or shop. Eat – Enjoy our delicious BBQ lunch onboard or experience one of many restaurants. Drink – Add your favorite liquor, mixes or wine…Cheers! Music – Listen to your favorite tune to compliment your perfect day.

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Our crew is trained and certified to the highest standards, always ensuring the safety of everyone onboard.

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Choose to snorkel, paddle board, explore new beaches, or just lounge on one of our many fun and colorful floats.

We serve a delicious hot BBQ lunch onboard, which gets prepared while you swim or snorkel in Caribbean waters.

ONBOARD STEREO

We have a premium sound system onboard and awesome music playlists that highlight the fun island vibes!

PREMIUM BAR

A partnership with Captain Morgan has its advantages, and having a premium bar onboard is definitely one of them!

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We will happily take photos for you and your guests! We can upload them online and share them with you after the trip.

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Our 54-foot Powercat cuts through the seas and gives you a smooth, comfortable, and dry ride every time.

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SXM Catamaran Trip Sint Maarten / Anguilla / Saint Barth

Discover the islands from the sea side., our day charter (sxm) to sint maarten, saint barth, anguilla, catamarans and boats rentals, “big group charter to sint maarten, saint barth, anguilla”, ‘ sxm sint maarten yacht charter ‘.

SXM Yacht charter

Nautitech 40.

up to 6 persons $1400/full day (8h)

more than 6pers = add $100/pers – up to 12 guests

Yachts Type: sailing catamaran

Day charter lunch non included, captain and hostess / snacks and drinks included, more details.

2 itineraries available

Sint Maarten Swim with turtle tour

1) swim with turtles (Tintamarre Island)

2) beach hopping (Sint Maarten)

Leopard 45 sailing catamaran

Yachts type: private charter / sailing catamaran, day charter with lunch and drinks, up to 12 people / all inclusive with crew.

visit French and Dutch side on board this beautiful sailing catamaran. Snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks are included.

up to 6 persons $1500/day

Yacht Type: Sailing catamaran

Day charter lunch non included.

Power Catamaran Party Boat

Starting $125/pers with lunch and drinks (min 15 pers)

Yachts Type: Party Boat / Power-Cat

Minimum 15 persons / up to 50 persons.

you are more than 15 persons? This party boat is a must. ideal for islands hopping and to celebrate, this catamaran with sound system is perfect for a beautiful day at sea. on board the most friendly crew ever. Snorkeling gear, lunch and drinks are included.

up to 6 pers $1250/full day (8h)

Yacht Type: sailing catamaran

Donzi, 36 Taxi boat & islands transfer

Starting $1300/day – up to 10 pers

Yacht Type: power boat

Day charter and island transfer, 900 hp taxi boat / up to 10 persons..

islands Transfer and full day charter available

Do you need to get somewhere ? this 900 horsepower fast boat is ideal for your transfers from the airport to your place of residence between the islands of Sint Maarten, Anguilla and St Barth. ideal for island hopping, it allows you to take full advantage of the time available.

transfer from sxm to saint Barth $1300

transfer from sxm to Anguilla $1200

transfer from Saint Barth to Anguilla $1700

transfer from Saint Barth to SXM $1300

Transfer from Anguilla to Saint Barth $1700

transfer from Anguilla to SXM $1200

full day trip :

From Sint Maarten

from sxm to sxm full day $1300

from sxm to Anguilla full day $1500

from sxm to Saint Barth full day $1600

From Saint Barth

from Saint Barth to saint Barth $1600

from saint barth to Sxm $1700

from Saint Barth to Anguilla $2400

  From Anguilla

 from Anguilla to Anguilla $1600

from Anguilla to Saint Barth $2400

From Anguilla to Sint Maarten $1700

Fishing Boat

Starting $750/ half day up to 4 persons (8h30to 12h30 or 13h30 to 17h30)

$1200/ full day up to 4 pers (9am to 3 pm)

Yachts Type: fishing Boat 25' Mako

Day charter or half day charter with captain, maximum 4 persons / lunch non included.

including :

drinks (alcohol with moderation)

Bareboat day charter

$690/ full day up to 6 pers 

Yachts Type: power boat 25' Mako

Day charter bare boat (no captain), fuel, lunch drinks and crew non included.

this bareboat charter require a boat license

option of snorkeling gear and water toys available on request

safety equipment included

Wavy Navy 25-Day charter

Starting $125/pers

Yacht Type: power Boat

1 toilet, bathroom, formule: all inclusive with captain & lunch / up to 12 persons.

Wavy Navy is a 25 feet boat. ideal for your day or half day charter and up to 10 persons on board. Wavy Navy always have a really good ambiance on board thanks to the friendly captain Chris. 10 years already of memories

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There are no lengthy forms questions for you to answer. We believe holidays should be relaxing! 

Private family Charter to Sint Maarten

Are you planning a day trip or a charter to Sint-Maarten , Anguilla & Saint Barth?

We offer different types of boats and packages, adapted to each budget or to each extravagance.

*Half Day & Full Day *Tour & Private trip

* Power Boat & Sailing Boat * Catamaran & Monohull *Yacht Our prices include taxes and are displayed online. Our range of choices is wide. The program depends on your wishes and your budget.

Anguilla Day charter

Why cruising anguilla / st barts & sxm with a catamaran is the ideal family vacation.

Don’t isolate your family to one island experience – get them all! SXM catamaran private charter offers a comfortable, speedy way to navigate between the islands of Saint Barth, Anguilla and Sint Maarten for maximum pleasure.  Catamarans offer privacy, because real vacations are more successful when you have enough space, especially with kids.

Give to your family unforgettable memories and beautiful values that they will keep in mind for life. From fishing your meal to follow a sea turtle, passing by the extraordinary sensation of raising the sails. Sea trips are a great way for the whole family to build memories together

Holidays are precious!

Allow us to treat you to an Islands hopping journey and help you to build beautiful family memories  – and an unforgettable catamaran experience around Anguilla, Saint Barth and Sint Maarten.  Day or week Charter around the 3 sisters islands are available in private family trips.

Picture it : After a good restful night on board without mosquitoes and rocked by the movement of the water. With your lungs filled with the pure air of the sea breeze, you will wake up with the smell of hot coffee and fresh bread tickling your nose to get you out of bed under the everyday and radiant Caribbean sun .

Front of you a beautiful new scenery every day and this stunning view only for you. Recline in your chair just above warm, turquoise water and lounge in the sun. Enjoy the company of your friends and family only if you feel it, because catamarans cruises allow to enjoy a real privacy, there is space for all on board. Without any unknown to worry about on this cozy cruise because it is a private charter , only you and your guests. 

You are on board of a human size boat , it gives you some significant advantage as the services on board of course but also the real freedom to decide how to spend your time without any restrictions. You can jump from your breakfast chair into the warm Caribbean waters for a swim! and climb back to finish your breakfast with your family. 

You can ask the captain to bring you ashore when you want, the crew will proposes a route but you can decide of your timing, decide when you want to go ashore or change of island.  Even the best hotels or the biggest cruise ship will never be able to compare, because we offer tailor-made and human size boats excursions .  With this private charter to Sint /Maarten, Saint barth and Anguilla, we propose values, freedom, privacy, real vacation. 

the cost of a private familial sxm charter to Sint maarten

Of course a private charter to Sint maarten, Saint Barth or Anguilla have a price. Family memories and friends ties do not.

It is first of all about values: Strengthening family ties, rediscovering each other and sharing common values are the foundations of a balanced family life. what better opportunity to spend a moment together than a kayak or a fishing trip, or simply a gentle awakening on a catamaran in the Caribbean, without other concerns that what we will discover together today. Some of our Guests also like to share the cost of the catamaran rental with extended family members. The opportunity to take advantage of the space offered by the additional cabins for small families.

Of course, you are free to save a liitle money by spending your vacation time into a cabin of a cruise ship with thousand of masked people looking at each other and pray every time you have to touch the stair railing but, does it really the memories you want to keep this next years?

Notice also, that the cost of a private cruise is very competitive compare to a cruise ship. Because these mega structure of mass tourism offers competitive prices only if you stay on board. you will have to pay to get ashore to visit a local art market, pay to improve everyday life and still pay to even just take a picture with the captain.  Add up together all the options and the privates cruises start to be very competitive.

Little brief about SXM the frindly island

SXM is a great melting pot of 70 different nationalities. It is also the smallest island in the world separated into two different countries. On the one hand Saint Martin, a French overseas community, on the other hand , an independent country under Dutch influence. You probably think that on such a small island both sides are the same? Think again. There are impressive differences, specificities and complementarities between these two countries.

Dutch Side : Sint-Maarten  is the most touristic part of the island, where the casinos are, the nightlife. The most beautiful mega-yachts from all around world come to anchor there every winter for the greatest pleasure of onlookers, is also the sensational attractions, discount shops, clubs, and private beaches.

French side : Saint Martin is the romantic part of the island. The Caribbean French touch offers luxury shops, French bakeries is also the Caribbean capital of gastronomy, small deserted islands where to drop the anchor. Stroll along fine sandy beaches, still bare of any development and nature preserved from invasive construction.

colorful SXM

SXM is also known for its talented artists. Especially in painting, which is evident as soon as you visit the island, which offers magnificent murals and colorful storefronts suitable for great photography on both sides of the island.

But art is also revealed through the galleries that dot the friendly island and offer sculptures and paintings by local and Caribbean artists to the delight of visitors from all over the world. Furthermore you will find the talented artisans of the seaside market, who offer unique and original works to take home.

sint maarten & Saint Martin CULTURE & music

SXM is of course festivals & carnival. Each year the famous SXM Festival brings together on the beaches of the French side the golden youth from all over the world during this week dedicated to electronic music or come to play the finest of world DJs.

Additionally every year during the Heineken Regatta many attractions as well as giant concerts are offered to the public on the Dutch side. 

The carnivals punctuate the winters on both sides of the island first on the French side then the torch is passed on to the Dutch side which ends in apotheosis during the Heineken Regatta, which you can follow from our boats on a day charter formula Finally sxm this is what you want to make out of it.

This island offers all the possibilities from the most private intimacy to the most extravagant excess.

Anguilla Catamaran Trip

Anguilla UNTOUCHED NATURE

The island of Anguilla is famous for its incredible white sand beaches and the clarity of the blue of the sea. It is the postcard par excellence.

Multiple atolls are scattered around the mother island. Rather than quantity, the island of Anguilla has chosen to receive quality tourism . The result is landscapes totally preserved from the ravages of mass tourism, a more appreciable privacy and beaches as paradisiacal as they are deserted. All of this makes Anguilla a prime honeymoon destination . The island has moreover directed part of its tourism to this specialty. It is also the island of choice for photo shoots, and many magazine covers have used the beauty of Anguilla’s beaches to present their models. (We also offer the drone option on certain boats, to immortalize the magnificence of the moment.)

The island of Anguilla is also the boat trip escape and the breath of air for vacationers who want to escape for a full day trip or more from the hectic life of Saint Barth and Sint-Maarten. Anguilla, you will have understood it, is very oriented towards the sea and moreover offers great pleasures every year to regatta lovers.

The island has 33 breathtaking beaches and a boat day tour is not enough to go around it, many islands are also scattered around Anguilla: Prickly Pear and Shoal Bay, of course, but also, Anguilita, Sandy Island, dog island and Scrub Island, to name the most popular.

It goes without saying that the best way to make the most of it is to hire a boat, the captain will be able to give you his suggestions for itineraries and timetables, but you of course remain in control of the program. if you want to see what Anguilla looks like on video, we have video guided tours of Anguilla , the chance to get an idea of what to expect to see during your private charter with us.

Saint Barth Catamaran Tour: discover  the Saint Barth CULTURE AND Art of living OF the trendy island DURING YOUR VACATION

The island of Saint-Barth cultivate what local people the “ Art of being an island ” it s of course including the French Gourmet restaurants, the luxury hotels and shops, the art of sailing and the respect of wildlife. Saint-Barth is in love of yachting and this love is reciprocal. So, you can admire each winter the fabulous biggest mega-yachts of the globe dropping their anchors in the Gustavia bay. For new year it s about 300 yachts and hundreds of charter boats celebrating.

The island provide the excellence to the visitors and especially for boat lovers. The famous Bucket regatta is one of the most spectacular race to watch. People come from all around the world to appreciate this unic spectacle. We can explain how beautiful is the moment and how clear is the water but the best is to see it. Have a look to our pictures and full article to have a better idea how magical the moment can be. The charter boats are at this period (usually in march) busy as never. Sailing from the St Maarten beaches to Anguilla and St Barts, for the guests on board it is the occasion to enjoy the Regattas, Caribbean festivals and Carnivals of the three islands.

They follow the races for the biggest pleasure of visitors. It’s a sensational experience to be a part of it and watch the spectacle of the St Barth yachts from a catamaran rental and to do some islands hopping. It’s also the occasion to discover what is the “Art of being an island” and to come back with endless memories. 

If you want to see what the Saint Barth beaches looks like on video, we have  video guided tours of St Barts , the chance to get an idea of what to expect to see during your private charter with us.

Saint Barth Day charter

Day charter sxm from saint barth ( yacht charter saint barth ).

You are already on the island of Saint Barthélemy and appreciate the Art of Living offered by the most fabulous rock in the Caribbean. Live the experience fully and set sail. We offer day charters around St Barts. Whether it’s to celebrate or just to get out of the hustle and bustle of the island and disconnect, we have the right rental boat for your vision. Sailboat, speedboat, catamaran, or luxurious yachts, it’s all up to you. Tell us what kind of experience you want to have and we will take care of everything. We offer itineraries depending on your desire of the day, whether you want the privacy of a few beaches as sublime as they are deserted or whether you want to browse the most trendy beaches. The captain will adapt the boat excursion at the pace you want to bring to your boat trip. We offer experiences that are as pleasant as they are memorable because we offer tailor-made.

other destinations : Virgin Islands / saba / st kitts

Sxm has the big advantage of being ideally placed on the West Indian arc. Having the ability to offer optimal navigation conditions with strong trade winds and the proximity of a large number of islands.

Destinations from Sint-Maarten: ☆ Sailing the Virgin Islands (for those who want above all raise the sails and feel the spray splashing the deck). 1 week trip around the British Virgin Islands discovering the superb islands of the famous archipelago. The Virgin Islands offer an ideal environment for those who like to sail but who prefer short trips. an ideal destination for families or among friends.

☆ Islands hopping between St Barts, Anguilla, and Sint Maarten . (for the true purists) 4 Days package around the 3 sisters islands a fabulous all inclusive boat-trip in the famous turquoise triangle. Take full advantage of your vacation time by comfortably visiting the most beautiful landscapes and beaches of the area (some hidden fabulous spots are only  accessible by boat) videos here

☆ Navigation between Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Saba (for diving and hiking lovers) This destination is for those who want to explore the most beautiful snorkeling spots in the area and probably the Caribbean. the geographical and seismic configuration offered by these islands allows high quality snorkeling and diving, its offers to walks lovers, authentic and spectacular beauty.  

sailing post about SXM

Sint-maarten nightlife.

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St Maarten beaches

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Sailing to Tintamare island (SXM)

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Before your boat trip to Tintamare have a look here, and find useful informations about the navigation to Tintamare island and the history of the island, what to see there. Who was the Tintamare King. Which wildlife admire on “flat island” (other name of Tintamare)

Sailing to Pinel island (SXM)

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How to go to Pinel island? What to do in Pinel? How much does it cost in 2020 ?The Anchorage part is a bit tricky, but as soon as you know where to enter and how deep it is, it become simple. All informations here.

Sint Marteen Charter

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Which Western Caribbean islands to cruise during covid

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Whales watching around Sint Maarten

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Sailing to the Créole Rock (SXM)

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How to sail to the Creole Rock of SXM What to expect to see and what are the differents way to have a great snorkeling or diving there, and how much does it cost?

discover our posts on SXM, the opportunity to discover places to go out, activities to do, ideal beaches with children or deserted ones, naturist spots and trendy beach. As well navigation tips and nice anchorage area to drop the anchor. Discover the turquoise triangle of the three islands of Saint Barth , Anguilla and Saint Martin with us by the most comfortable transport: Boats

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St Martin / St Maarten Day Trips

Looking to make a day trip from St Maarten to one of the nearby islands? StMartinbookings makes it easy to book your island day trip to Anguilla, St Barths or Saba . Use the search box to check live ferry and fast boat availability and start planning an exciting day to one of St Martin’s nearby destinations. Simply select your route, travel date and number of passengers and you’ll have instant access to departure times and discounted prices to your day trip island of choice. Book and pay securely online using your credit card or PayPal account and receive immediate e-ticket confirmation.  

While the island of St Martin/St Maarten offers a host of fun activities and options to relax, visitors to the region shouldn’t miss out on an opportunity to discover the incredible diversity of its neighbouring islands. From laid-back Anguilla’s pristine beaches , to the designer boutiques and mega-yachts of cosmopolitan St Barths , and of course the magical eco-island of Saba with its mountain hikes and world-class scuba diving . To help you decide how best to spend your day, we’ve put together some sample day trip itineraries . If you’re looking for rest and relaxation have a look at our Leisure itineraries. For those preferring something more energetic, our Active itineraries should keep you busy. Our St Maarten day trips itineraries are just suggestions, and once you’ve booked your ferry with us you’re free to plan your day any way you wish. But don’t forget to take advantage of our special offers and discounts , which can save you $$$ on a variety of activities and services, making a day trip to Anguilla, St Barts or Saba even more affordable. In fact, if you’ve got the time, why not visit a couple of islands and experience the difference each one has to offer.

ANGUILLA DAY TRIP

The powdery, white sands of Anguilla’s beaches are considered amongst the world’s best , but not everyone that visits this part of the Caribbean can afford the budget range of Anguilla’s luxury resorts. But that’s not to say that Anguilla is only for the jet-set and a day trip to Anguilla from St Martin is an excellent way of experiencing what this Caribbean island getaway has to offer.

Only a short fast boat ride away from the Simpson Bay area/St Maarten Airport, you’ll have time to explore the island by taxi or rental car, have lunch at one of the magnificent beachside restaurants , scuba dive or snorkel its fringing reefs or maybe play a round of championship golf . So whether you want to dive a wreck, swim with dolphins or just laze away on a pristine beach, a day in Anguilla shouldn’t be missed.

ST BARTS DAY TRIP

Often dubbed the ‘ French Riviera of the Caribbean ’, the hilly island of St Barths (also referred to as St. Barthélemy or St. Barts) is well known for being one of the region’s most exclusive and most expensive islands. Catering predominantly to the rich and famous, its 21 white-sand beaches , designer boutiques and mega-yacht filled harbour are more than a reason to plan a day trip to St Barths.

Regular high-speed ferries make the crossing from St Martin to St Barts in just 30 minutes , so within no time you could be touring the island by rental car, relaxing on an uncrowded beach, lunching at a waterside café or browsing the fashionable stores of Gustavia and St Jean. For a more active day trip you could dive or snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, try your hand at SUP or maybe even swim like a dolphin with SeaBob . So for a taste of the high-life why not book a St Barts day trip today. Just remember to bring your wallet!

SABA DAY TRIP

For scuba divers, nature lovers or anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of St Maarten, the tiny volcanic island of Saba is an eco-tourism paradise . Lush tropical forests cling to the impossibly steep slopes of Mt Scenery while underwater a kaleidoscope of colourful marine life glide effortlessly through the clear, blue waters of Saba’s Marine Reserve . Untouched by mass tourism it’s easy to see why Saba is affectionately known as the ‘ Unspoilt Queen of the Caribbean ’.

Take the ferry to Saba in the morning and spend the day exploring the island’s beauty, both above and below the surface. Well marked hiking trails traverse the island, passing through a diverse range of flora and fauna while affording spectacular costal views along the way. Saba’s underwater realm is a scuba diving paradise , with some dive sites rated amongst the Top 10 in the World! A day trip to Saba is a must for all that enjoy what nature has to offer.

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