Anguilla Shoal Bay Day Trip by Catamaran from St. Maarten
Full day sailing day trip to Shoal Bay, Anguilla's most beautiful beach with lunch, unlimited open bar and snorkeling.
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Anguilla Shoal Bay Day Trip by Catamaran from St. Maarten
Full day sailing day trip to Shoal Bay, Anguilla's most beautiful beach with lunch, unlimited open bar and snorkeling.
St. Maarten
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Highlights
- Check-in at 8:00 am in Pelican Marina near the Simpson Bay Resort with your passport
- Enjoy unlimited open bar while sailing to Anguilla from St. Maarten
- Disembark at Rendezvous Bay where your bus island tour awaits you to take you to Shoal Bay
- Relax in your provided beach chair or walk down the mile long beautiful white sand beach
- Swim and snorkel at the colorful reefs in the Marine Park located just 50 feet from the beach
- Treat yourself to a delicious buffet style lunch at a beach restaurant
- Leave Shoal Bay around 3:30 pm and return to St. Maarten by 4:30 pm
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This activity is not available to cruise ship passengers.
Vegetarian food available
Open bar
Kids friendly
Round trip transfer included
Guided tour
Wi-Fi available
Mobile voucher accepted
Good to Know: You don't need a visa to go to Anguilla.
Reviewed by Kathleen Wrynn on February 05
Very nice catamaran with very friendly and attentive staff! We rated this good instead of great because the overall tour was a lot of traveling. Including trans...
Reviewed by Kathleen Wrynn on February 05
Description
Discover St. Maarten's neighboring paradise in an 8-hour sailing day trip to Anguilla. Check-in at 8:00 am at the Pelican Marina in Simpson Bay with your passport and board our spacious catamaran.
Enjoy the morning views as you sail towards Anguilla and sip on refreshments from the open bar. Mingle with your fellow travelers and the friendly crew before reaching Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla.
Hop in your taxi bus and enjoy a highlight island tour of Anguilla on your way to Shoal Bay. Listen to your knowledgeable local driver's commentary as you cross the island.
Once in Shoal Bay, set up your provided umbrella and beach chair and relax on the beautiful beach. Purchase additional tropical drinks from the beach bar, walk down the beautiful beach or snorkel in the Marine Park just 50 feet (15 meters) from the shore.
Enjoy a buffet style BBQ lunch in a beach restaurant and relax in the shade of a palm tree. Get ready to leave Shoal Bay around 3:30 pm. Drive back to Cove Bay and board the catamaran to take you back to St. Maarten while sipping on your complimentary rum punch.
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Hotel transfer
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Beaches
|Maho Beach|Happy Bay|Orient Beach|Long Bay|Mullet Bay|Grand Case Beach|Bay Rouge|Great Bay|Little Bay|Simpson BayLandmarks
|Marigot market|Fort St. Louis in Marigot|Front Street in Philipsburg|Simpson Bay Lagoon|Fort Amsterdam|Harold Jack Hill|Sentry Hill|Boardwalk in Philipsburg|Courthouse in PhilipsburgAdditional information
Price includes
- Sailing to Anguilla Cove Bay
- Open bar on the catamaran
- Highlight island tour to Shoal Bay
- Beach chair and umbrella
- Snorkel gear
- BBQ lunch
- Port fees
Price does not include
- Additional drinks at the bar
What to bring
- Passport (original)
- Swimwear, sunscreen, towel
- Extra cash for drinks on the beach
Good to know
- After booking, you will receive the complete contact information of our local operator to organize pick-up
- See description for information on hotel transfer
Flexible cancellation policy
- Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the commencement of the activity, no refund after.
- Full refund if cruise ship does not dock in time or does not dock at all and tour is missed.
- Full refund if supplier cancels the tour.
- If there is no specific check-in time then booking must be cancelled at least 24 hours before tour day.
- No refund if you don’t show up for the activity or if it starts with a pick up and you miss it.
- Supplier gets to decide if the weather is good enough to run the tour.
- In case of a dispute, Twistour has the final word in deciding the amount of refund.
Beaches
|Maho Beach|Happy Bay|Orient Beach|Long Bay|Mullet Bay|Grand Case Beach|Bay Rouge|Great Bay|Little Bay|Simpson BayLandmarks
|Marigot market|Fort St. Louis in Marigot|Front Street in Philipsburg|Simpson Bay Lagoon|Fort Amsterdam|Harold Jack Hill|Sentry Hill|Boardwalk in Philipsburg|Courthouse in PhilipsburgInstructions
- Click on the Book now button and choose the date and amount of tickets
- Proceed and fill in your billing details
- Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal
- You will receive your voucher via email or you can download it from this site in your Tickets submenu
- On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
- Go to the reserve your spot section on this page and choose the date and amount of tickets
- Click on the Book now button and fill in your billing details
- Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal
- You will receive your voucher via email or you can download it from this site in your Tickets submenu
- On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
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Our travel experts have extensively travelled the region and tried most activities. Ask them if you have any question or need personalized advice. Check-in location
Check-in is at our office in Pelican close to the big dock. Park your car by Hollywood Casino and follow the signs down to the marina. If you come from Simpson Bay or Cole Bay, turn up by the Burger King and follow the road until you see the casino on your left. See description for information on hotel transfer.
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Anguilla Shoal Bay Day Trip by Catamaran from St. Maarten
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Great staff & nice catamaran!
Very nice catamaran with very friendly and attentive staff! We rated this good instead of great because the overall tour was a lot of traveling. Including transport from the hotel it is about 3.5 hours of commuting to get to Shoal Bay each way (7 hours total). However, Shoal Bay is gorgeous and the lunch provided is very good!Reviewed by Kathleen Wrynn on February 05, 2020
Response from supplier
Thank you for sharing your experience and taking the time to leave a recommendation. We set check in an hour before departure to ensure that we can clear immigration before travel and the sail over to Anguilla takes about an hour and 15 minutes. We are happy you enjoyed one of the top white sand beaches in the world and that the lunch was delicious. We hope to see you back again on another excursion with Aqua Mania Adventures.
A busy but very enjoyable day
From the moment you step aboard (TANGO) you are made to feel welcome and in no time you have a drink in your hand and are setting off towards Anguilla. Although the main sail is up its a motor driven trip over against the tide which can make for a slightly bumpy ride so take your meds. Swim or take the tender ashore and into bus for a trip across the island to Shoal Bay. A beautiful beach (a little breezy on our day) to crash out on a lounger (with umbrella) rum punch in hand;). A very good lunch (either fish, chicken or burger) is served in the dining room/bar (take some $ for the cash bar) before returning to the beach to play in the sand and surf. Its not long before you are back in the bus and heading back and the glorious trip under full sail back to St Maarten. The leisurely sail has you exclaiming "what a life" as the attentive Tango crew continually top up your drinks from the open bar and serve a little snack to help you along. Back on dry land it all seemed to go by so fast however I was shattered and certainly slept well in my bed that night. Thanks Tango and her crewReviewed by Robin Dalton on July 31, 2019
Jessica Y
Wow, what a great day. I'm not sure what more you could ask for except, maybe more time on the beach. The staff was wonderful and very accommodating. The trip was smooth sailing to Anguilla and after a short bus tour of Anguilla, we had some time on the beach and a delicious lunch, before a great sail back. Even an afternoon shower didn't put much of a damper on this day. The staff made sure that while you were on the catamaran you were not in need of a drink or snack. They did a wonderful job!!! Well done crew!December 07, 2018
steven f
beach was as advertised- as good as it gets- sadly hawkers and beggars roam this remote jewel lessening the experience- everything else was fine- worth the moneyDecember 02, 2018
martynt854
I'm in the boat biz in The US and was impressed the way the boat was set up for the trips they do along with the cleanliness. Boat was spotless. Great crew, well organized. November 28, 2018
We lucked out and went on a relatively calm day and took the trip to Anguilla. Incredible beach,no crowds , plenty of chairs,umbrellas and just the right amount of time being spent there.. Bus ride to Shoal Bay was a tad long going ( shorter return) but the driver was pretty witty and kept us entertained.
I recommend the trip.
Don't have a greasy breakfast before you go and you'll be fine if it get a little breezy.
Response from supplier
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us with such a great review. We definitely value the importance of maintaining our boats well and we are happy to read that you have enjoyed your trip aboard Tango to Shoal Bay. When traveling to St. Maarten it is great to spend a day on Anguilla since it is known for it beaches. We hope to welcome you back aboard Tango on your next trip to St. Maarten.
Robert B
Tour was exactly as described. Not sure if it is always a rough ride heading to Anguilla, but it was our day. Service was good on board. Almost too good. Girls must have asked me 20 times if I wanted a drink. I said "no" 20 times. It was getting a bit annoying. Shoal Bay was beautiful, the drive was half hour up the coast. Captain was competent. Motored their and sailed most of the way back. Only other tidbit was tipping at the end. It was made clear to tip. Would take this trip again.November 26, 2018
Eric B
Great day! Highly recommend.November 22, 2018
Kim D
Fantastic! Pick up from hotel on time, organized registration by local operator Aqua Mania. The crew was absolutely dedicated, cater to everybody's need and beyond, onboard as well as on shore. All staff was extremely pleasant and knowledgable, lunch was yummy, free drinks were flowing aboard the catamaran. Onto Anguilla, comfy air conditionned bus with sympatic driver, the island tour was fun with plenty of informations about local coutumes. Shoal Bay has pristine, fine sand, lots of sun chairs and almost 3 hours to snorkel...which was amazing. Equipment is included and snorkeling is right at the beach, really close, and beautiful.I would not only recommend this tour but I will do this tour again!October 16, 2018
Robert P
Catamaran trip was very good. The boat was wonderful and your crew were friendly and helpful. The island was not one of my favoritesOctober 01, 2018
Denise P
This is the second time we've used this company to book a day trip over to Anguilla. Both times we were on the Tango. The captain and crew were amazing! Even with slightly croppy waters, they made the ride over enjoyable. We've visited Shoal Bay and Cove Bay. The beaches are beautiful and the lunches served on the beach are fantastic. You can't go wrong visiting Anguilla with them.September 30, 2018
Response from supplier
Hi Denise!
Thank you for your review and sharing your experience here on tripadvisor. We are very happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Anguilla! Perhaps when you come back next time, you can visit Saba or St. Barths! Saba is the ideal location for hikers, nature lovers and divers. We organize guided tours as well, showing you the history and beauty of the island. Some facts: Mount Scenery is the highest point in the Dutch kingdom and the island served as one of the main shooting locations for the first King Kong movie. Definitely worth a visit!
St. Barths is the playground of the Rich and Famous, and by taking the 45 min ride over with the Edge ferry, it can be yours for the day! Visit one of the beaches or walk through the capital Gustavia and visit its historic sites.
Thank you for your review and sharing your experience here on tripadvisor. We are very happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Anguilla! Perhaps when you come back next time, you can visit Saba or St. Barths! Saba is the ideal location for hikers, nature lovers and divers. We organize guided tours as well, showing you the history and beauty of the island. Some facts: Mount Scenery is the highest point in the Dutch kingdom and the island served as one of the main shooting locations for the first King Kong movie. Definitely worth a visit!
St. Barths is the playground of the Rich and Famous, and by taking the 45 min ride over with the Edge ferry, it can be yours for the day! Visit one of the beaches or walk through the capital Gustavia and visit its historic sites.
Kirk J
Second trip with this company. First time was to Prickly pair and anguilla. Terrific day so we decided to go again to a second destination. Tango crew and captain are experienced and attentive. They pass around cheese cubes, apple slices and bread slices with as many beverages as you want. Tango sails really smooth due to its size and the trip to and from put you in a perfect mood. The trip to Shoal bay is a quick one and Oh man, what a beach white powder sand and beautiful water. Lunch is your choice of ribs, chicken or fish. Everyone was happy with their choice. On the way home if the winds are favorable they cut the power and run up the sails. I gotta go back and do this again!September 24, 2018
Marty
Found out they have a trip to Shoal Bay on Anguilla. The boat was smooth sailing, great people, and achieved Anguilla trip on my "want to go " listAugust 14, 2018
Kimberley R
Very well run trip. The crew was outstanding. Shoal Bay is gorgeous! Definitely would recommend.August 30, 2017
Demetrios R
captain was spot on, food and drinks where great and Anguilla, wow!!. Will be doing this again next yearAugust 24, 2017
dave.renner
Excellent sailing, absolutely beautiful beach, fun crew. The snorkeling was below average and they did not provide fins, just a mask and snorkel. Great day on the water but don't expect to see much snorkeling.August 21, 2017
rain
Got picked-up from our Hotel at 7:45am to head over to Simpson Bay. At arrival, staff checked us in. Bring your passport. After a short wait, we took the “Tango” Catamaran and sailed to Anguilla. The ride over was great. It was smooth sailing on a perfect sunny day. You can sit on the back or in the front “rope” area. The “Tango” crew were friendly. They serve you with Rum Punch or beer and a snack (cheese and baguette). We arrived and docked in Cole Bay. You have the option to jump and swim over to shore or take a small motor boat to shore. We were driven across the island to Shoal Bay. White Sand and Clear Turquoise Water = AMAZING. It’s your free time so you do whatever you want. You can opt to just chill or snorkel (staff will provide the gear). Then we had lunch over at the small restaurant by the beach (included). Options were burger, chicken BBQ or ribs. Alcohol is at your own expense. Mid-afternoon, we headed back to Cole Bay to start sailing back to St. Maarten. Had a great time! Anguilla’s Shoal Bay is a must see beauty. Thanks to the "Tango" crew.August 14, 2017
lizzietroch
this is our third time to ST. Maarten and have been on 6 or 7 snorkeling trips this by far has been the worst. the money spent for three people is a lot. the crew was fine until you ask questions like how come you do not get fins with snorkel gear. or when it says you get a beverage with lunch and they tell you your beverage was your welcome to the beach rum punch that you get one and one half hours before lunch. by the way my ten year old daughter is not allowed to have rum. but thanks for all the other snorkel trips as they were all 5 stars.July 09, 2017
LPY39
We booked for a day trip to Shoal Bay,Anguilla,BWI.The sailing trip was one of the highlights due to excellent staff service which was non-stop from the moment you step into the catamaran.The beach was one of the best-white sand,crystal clear water.The marine park was disappointing though with not much to see.Lunch was excellent.Will visit again.June 15, 2017
Laura G
We had a blast on this day. The catamaran over was exciting and a perfect sunny day. it was fun to sit on the rope part and see the water pass you underneath. Anguilla is gorgeous. A quiet tiny island, with amazing blue waters. We parked the boat in the water and jumped off and swam to shore. You can take the little boat over but the water was refreshing. We drove to Shoal Bay were we were in awe of the blue water. We had a great lunch on the beach at a restaurant. You are left to do as you wish as Shoal Bay. The crew has snorkels with them to use. I however was under the impression we all stopped somewhere, that would be my only complaint. We sailed back to St Maarten and the captain got some fish, and we all drank and danced and had snacks. IT was a great day!June 02, 2017
JennyC
Simply put, this was an amazing day! You can't go past white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, a friendly crew and rum punch! I would do this again in a heartbeat!February 09, 2017
