Snorkeling in Anguilla: Private Charter with Arch & Jump the Rock

You'll jump off a rock into the sea at Little Bay, then snorkel back to the boat.

A 4-hour private snorkel charter in Anguilla aboard the Lady Lou, a custom-built vessel for up to 12 guests, guided by certified snorkel professionals. You visit the Anguilla Arch and Face in the Wall, attempt the Jump the Rock challenge at Little Bay Marine Park, and snorkel reefs with tropical fish and coral. The itinerary is customized to your interests and pace, weather permitting. Snorkel equipment, guide, and drinks (water, beer, soft drinks) are included. Bring your own towels and sunscreen.

The experience

Four hours on the water means you hit multiple snorkel sites without rushing. The Lady Lou is built for snorkeling: easy water entry, space to move, and room for twelve without crowding. Your guides are certified snorkel professionals who know where the fish are and how to keep the group together in the water. They'll point out what's below and handle the logistics so you focus on what you came for.

The Anguilla Arch and Face in the Wall are natural rock formations you approach from the water. They're the kind of landmark you can't reach from shore. Little Bay Marine Park is where the Jump the Rock tradition happens. You climb onto a low rock outcrop and jump into the sea, then swim back to the boat. It's optional, but most people do it. The reefs themselves hold tropical fish and coral. What you see depends on the day and the site, but the guides know which spots are active.

Bring your own towels (two per person) and sunscreen: SPF 30 or higher. Water, Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, and beer are on board. Snorkel equipment and kids' life jackets are provided. The boat can be customized to your pace and interests, so if one site is working, you stay longer. If conditions shift, the guides adjust. Lunch isn't included unless you arrange it at an offshore key at your own cost.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment and guide.
• kids' life jackets.
• drinks (water, Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, beer).
• swim noodles for snorkeling and relaxing.
• customized itinerary based on your interests and pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 13:30 and 14:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Scuba Shack

Is this one for you?The four-hour window and customized route work for groups that want multiple sites without a full-day commitment. The private vessel caps at 12 guests, so you're not competing for space or the guide's attention with a larger crowd.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Anguilla Arch and can you snorkel right at it?

The Anguilla Arch is a natural rock formation visible from the water off Anguilla's coast. You snorkel near it as part of the charter route, approaching it by boat and entering the water to explore the reef around it, weather permitting.

Is Jump the Rock something I have to do?

Jump the Rock at Little Bay Marine Park is optional. It's a low rock outcrop where you can climb up and jump into the sea, then swim back to the boat. Most guests do it, but you can skip it and snorkel the area instead.

What snorkel sites do we visit in four hours?

The charter visits Prickly Pear, Sandy Island, Little Bay, and other spots depending on weather and your interests. The itinerary is customized, so if conditions favor one site, the guides can spend more time there rather than moving through a fixed list.

Are snorkel equipment and towels included?

Snorkel equipment, life jackets for kids, and a guide are included. Towels are not provided. Bring two per person. Sunscreen is also not included. Bring your own, SPF 30 or higher recommended.

What drinks are available on the boat?

Water, Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, and beer are provided throughout the four hours. Snacks are not included, but you're welcome to bring your own.