Anguilla day trip from St. Maarten: Boat, bus tour and snorkeling

One boat ride and a full island in a single morning departure

A seven-hour day trip from St. Maarten to Anguilla combines a guided bus tour of the island, snorkeling with provided equipment at Little Bay, and a beach lunch. The boat departs at 9 AM sharp and returns the same day. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or French. Transportation on Anguilla is private (not a hotel pickup on St. Maarten), and the pace moves through sightseeing stops, a shopping break, water time and a final beach stop before the return crossing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Anguilla by land and sea

• Depart St Maarten at 9:00 AM
• Arrive at Sandy Ground, Anguilla
• Bus tour around Anguilla with shopping stop
• Enjoy Caribbean lunch on the beach
• Snorkel at Little Bay
• Quick beach stop at Meads Bay

The experience

The day starts with a 9 AM departure from St. Maarten by boat across the turquoise channel to Anguilla. You arrive at Sandyground and board a private bus for a 2 to 2.5 hour guided tour of the island: the kind of route that covers hidden gems and exclusive shopping stops you won't find in standard brochures. The bus moves at a pace that lets you see the island without rushing through it.

After the tour, you stop for a freshly made sandwich lunch with apples and chips on the beach, then head to Little Bay for snorkeling. Snorkeling gear is included, so you step straight into the water to see the reefs without renting anything separately. If snorkeling isn't your plan, a quick beach stop on the way home gives you time on the sand instead. Throughout the day, bottled water, soft drinks, rum punch and beer keep you hydrated in the Caribbean heat.

The whole excursion runs seven hours door to door. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or French, and the private transportation on the island means your group moves together without waiting for other travelers. The return boat crosses back to St. Maarten the same afternoon, so you're back before evening.

What’s included

• Boat transport from St. Maarten to Anguilla and back.
• private bus tour of Anguilla for 2 to 2.5 hours with shopping stop.
• snorkeling equipment.
• freshly made sandwich lunch with apples and chips.
• bottled water, soft drinks, rum punch and beer throughout the day.
• beach time at Little Bay and Meads Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (2 to 7 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 25

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Billy Bones

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full-day island loop with a guide leading the group through each stop. You'll depart St. Maarten at 9 AM, spend 2-2.5 hours on a guided bus tour of Anguilla, then snorkel, all on one fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 7 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 boat crossing like from St. Maarten to Anguilla?

The crossing is a direct run across turquoise water. The operator describes it as a scenic sprint with salt spray and Caribbean breeze. Exact crossing time isn't specified, but the full day runs seven hours from 9 AM departure to return.

Is snorkeling gear provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included in the tour at no extra cost. You use it at Little Bay, where the reef is the main stop for water time.

Does this tour include lunch?

Yes, a freshly made sandwich lunch with apples and chips is served on the beach. Bottled water, soft drinks, rum punch and beer are also included throughout the day.

What happens during the bus tour part of the day?

The guided bus tour lasts 2 to 2.5 hours and covers hidden gems and vistas around Anguilla, with a shopping stop included. You travel by private bus with your group, not on public transport.

Can I book this if I'm staying in a hotel on St. Maarten?

The tour departs from St. Maarten at 9 AM, but hotel pickup on St. Maarten is not included. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the departure point.