Prickly Pear Cay

If you like the idea of getting marooned for a day on an idyllic desert island in the Caribbean, join a boat trip to the Prickly Pear Cays. This pair of uninhabited islets sits six miles northwest of Anguilla, boasting exquisite white-sand beaches, and fringing reefs protected as one Anguilla’s marine protected areas. A day here can include snorkeling among the colorful corals and shipwrecks that are scattered around the cays. Then you can swim ashore to spend a lazy afternoon enjoying the sun and sand, along with a lunch of barbecue ribs and cold cocktails from the on-island restaurants.

Practical Info

To visit the Prickly Pear Cays, you can join snorkeling boats from Road Bay, Anguilla, or hop a catamaran cruise or charter a boat from St. Martin. Most trips include drinks, snacks, snorkel gear and lunch on-island.