Day Trips to Anguilla

Anguilla is just a hop, skip and a jump from St Maarten, and there are several choices of ferries to make this easy day trip.

From Marigot
The Link Cat, a 48-foot by 17-foot aluminum catamaran with diesel engines, licensed for 90 passengers, that make three round trips daily between Blowing Point, Anguilla and Marigot, St Martin. The catamaran has a roomy lounge, a bar, a bathroom and a large sundeck on top. It departs Blowing Point, Anguilla for Marigot, St. Martin every day at 8:40 am, 12:40 pm, and 5:30 pm. It departs St Martin at 11:20 am, 2:20 pm and 6:00 pm. The cost is US$10 per person one way. Visit their web site at http://www.link.ai/, email them at fbconnor@anguillanet.com or call them at 264-497-2231.

From the Ferry Terminal on the waterfront in Marigot, the ferries to Anguilla run every half hour between 7:30 am and 7:00 pm, with arrival in Anguilla at Blowing Point. The trip takes about 20 minutes, and no reservations are necessary. Ferry crossings are $12 each way, plus a $35 departure tax. The last ferry leaves Anguilla at 6:15 pm and leaves Marigot at 7:00 pm. Ferries are also available for charter.

From Simpson Bay
The “96 Degrees” is a 26-foot Mako that can take up to six passengers and leaves from Simpson Bay Lagoon. You’ll be met at the airport and taken to the boat once you have cleared customs at the airport. The boat arrives in Anguilla either at Sandy Ground or Blowing Point. To make reservations, go to http://jmb.caribbean-activities.com and click on “Ferries” in the left column.

Coming soon: Day trips to Saba and St Barth