Sail from St Maarten to Prickly Pear on a 65-foot catamaran for snorkeling, a buffet lunch, and a swim stop at Mead’s Bay. Expect a full-day motor-sail, provided snorkel gear, open bar, and beach time on a remote Anguilla cay.
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Onboard Lambada the morning opens with a harbor breeze and the slow swing of mooring lines as the catamaran slips past mangroves and out into open water. The Atlantic pushes at the hull, daring you to trade the marina’s concrete for powder-white sand; by mid-morning the horizon is a smear of turquoise that marks Prickly Pear’s fringing reef.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate — you should be comfortable swimming short distances, climbing boat ladders, and standing on a moving deck for periods of time.
Wildlife
History
Prickly Pear is an uninhabited cay belonging to Anguilla; small offshore cays like this were historically used by fishermen and as navigational markers between islands.
Conservation
Coral and sand flats are fragile—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral, and pack out plastics; port fees often support local marine protections.
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Passport and check-in window
Bring a valid passport and arrive at Simpson Bay marina by 8:00AM—check-in closes at 8:35AM to clear immigration.
Reef-safe sunscreen only
Apply reef-safe sunscreen before swimming; chemicals damage corals and operators may ask you to rinse off after application.
Barefoot boarding protocol
This is a barefoot cruise—leave shoes on the dock in the provided basket and bring reef-safe water shoes if you prefer protection in shallow sand flats.
Bring a lightweight day bag
Carry a towel, ID, seasickness remedy if needed, and a small waterproof pouch for your phone/money—space on board is limited.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects coral and prevents sunburn during long exposure on deck and in shallow snorkel spots.
summer
Swimsuit & quick-dry towel
Wear under clothing for easy transitions between sailing, snorkeling, and beach time.
Water shoes
Optional for walking on rocky patches or sand flats and when boarding from shallow water.
summer
Passport in a waterproof wallet
Required for immigration at check-in and must be presented before departure.