--- title: Prickly Pear Catamaran Trip from St Maarten Including Lunch lang: en type: tour city: St Maarten country: Caribbean price: 123 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 453 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Anguilla, port fees included rank_in_category: 16 of 16 (Catamaran Day Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/prickly-pear-catamaran-trip-from-st-maarten-including-lunch/ --- # Prickly Pear Catamaran Trip from St Maarten Including Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Sail to Prickly Pear Island for snorkeling or time in the shallows, then swim at Mead's Bay. A buffet lunch, open bar, snorkeling gear and port fees are included; a valid passport is required and passport cards are not accepted. 4.58 from 453 reviews at €123 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #16 of 16 in Catamaran Day Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the paradise shores of Prickly Pear Islands on this full-day trip from St Maarten. Sail aboard Lambada catamaran and stop at Prickly Pear Island, one of Anguilla’s offshore cays, where you’ll snorkel in clear turquoise waters with reef fish , or relax around in the warm shallow waters along the shoreline. Enjoy a satisfying buffet lunch of chicken and ribs with tasty sides served right on board the catamaran. Before heading home, enjoy a refreshing dip at Mead's Bay. Upon departing Mead's Bay, the sails are unfurled and the sounds of the waves hitting the hulls and our fun playlist provides fun rhythms. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Check in 8am with valid passports. - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €123 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.58/5 from 453 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Aqua Mania Adventures - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.58 from 453 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 402 of 453. - 5 stars: 350 (77%) - 4 stars: 52 (11%) - 3 stars: 28 (6%) - 2 stars: 11 (2%) - 1 star: 12 (3%) ## What's included - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Open bar - Light snacks on the catamaran ride to & from Prickly Pear - Lunch is served buffet style onboard the catamaran - Port fees ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Mainland of Anguilla - this catamaran trip goes to Prickly Pear & Mead's Bay ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Check in 8am with valid passports. Check ins close at 8:35am in order to clear immigration. Guests arriving after this time may need to reschedule. We are located on the marina of the Simpson Bay Resort, next to La Patrona restaurant. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - CHECK IN 1 HOUR BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME. Check in starts at 8:00am - closes at 8:35am in order to clear immigration. - Valid Passport needed for check in. Passport Cards are not accepted. - Not recommend for cruise passengers. - This is a barefoot cruise. Your shoes will be removed before boarding and stored in a basket. You will receive them back on the dock after your cruise. - It is recommended that you wear a swimsuit and bring sunscreen. Have your beach bag packed with your beach towel and favorite coverup! ## Compared with other Catamaran Day Sails | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 16** | €123 | 8h | 4.58 (453) | shared | | [The Best Catamaran Day Sail in St Maarten (public, not private)](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/the-best-catamaran-day-sail-in-st-maarten-public-not-private/?format=md) | €132 | 5h | 4.97 (1856) | shared | | [Private Full-Day Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in Sint Maarten](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-full-day-luxury-sailing-catamaran-charter-in-sint-maarten/?format=md) | €1590 per group | 6h | 4.99 (499) | private | | [Private Full-Day Catamaran Sailing Charter in St Maarten](/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/private-full-day-catamaran-sailing-charter-in-st-maarten/?format=md) | €2542 per group | 8h | 4.98 (112) | private | Ranked #16 of 16 in Catamaran Day Sails by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €114 to €818, median €126; typical length 7h. 4 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/catamaran-day-sails-st-maarten/?format=md ## More in St Maarten - All St Maarten tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/tours/prickly-pear-catamaran-trip-from-st-maarten-including-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-maarten/?format=md