Sandy Island
A tiny sand cay off Sandy Ground — 360 degrees of white sand, a reef-protected lagoon, snorkeling off the beach and a much-loved seafood restaurant.
Thirty-three beaches and a necklace of boat-only cays — Anguilla is the private yacht excursion perfected.
Anguilla is flat, dry and fringed with some of the clearest water in the Caribbean — and its real magic lies offshore, in a necklace of sand cays reachable only by boat. A private yacht charter turns Anguilla into exactly what it should be: a day of swimming off empty sandbars, snorkeling over lively reefs and long lunches at beach restaurants you arrived at by sea.
Anguilla sits immediately north of Saint Martin, so the two combine naturally in a single charter. Because Anguilla is a separate territory, entry formalities apply and are handled by the operator — and route-specific fuel is confirmed in writing with your quote.
A tiny sand cay off Sandy Ground — 360 degrees of white sand, a reef-protected lagoon, snorkeling off the beach and a much-loved seafood restaurant.
Twin islets six miles offshore with pearly sand, excellent snorkeling over fish-rich reefs, and casual beach restaurants — the definitive Anguilla boat day.
A cliff-ringed cove of glassy, clear water reached by boat — small, perfect, and superb for a swim and snorkel in settled weather.
A tiny private islet in Island Harbour with a conch-shell-walled restaurant famous for grilled lobster — lunch here is a memory.
Regularly listed among the Caribbean's finest beaches — a long sweep of white sand with clear, gradually deepening water.
Anguilla's golden west and south coasts — broad, calm, resort-lined bays that make beautiful coastal cruising and swim stops.
Full detail in our Anguilla beaches & island stops guide.
Sandy Island, Prickly Pear, a beach lunch and a snorkel — tell us your date and we will build the day.
Yes — Anguilla lies just north of Saint Martin and is one of the most popular extensions of a Saint Martin charter. Day trips commonly pair an Anguilla beach or cay with a snorkeling stop. As Anguilla is a separate British Overseas Territory, entry formalities apply and are handled by the operator; route-specific fuel is confirmed in your quotation.
The classic boat destinations are Sandy Island, the Prickly Pear Cays, Scilly Cay and Scrub Island, with Little Bay and Crocus Bay as coastal stops. Dog Island is an important seabird sanctuary with often-rough landing conditions; it is mentioned only where navigation and access information support it, and we do not plan routine stops there.
The Prickly Pear Cays, about six miles off Sandy Ground, are a signature boat excursion: white sand, a reef rich with fish, and casual beach restaurants. Landing areas require careful maneuvering and the visit depends on sea conditions — captains decide on the day.
Sandy Island — a tiny sand cay off Sandy Ground — combines a reef-protected lagoon, a beach bar-restaurant and snorkeling right off the sand. It is one of the easiest and most rewarding Anguilla stops on a private charter.
Little Bay is a small, cliff-ringed cove famous for clear, calm water and snorkeling. It is reached by boat — there is no practical road access — which makes it a natural yacht stop in settled conditions.
Shoal Bay, Meads Bay, Rendezvous Bay, Maundays Bay and Crocus Bay are the standouts. Some suit an offshore cruise-by or swim stop more than a landing; your captain matches stops to conditions and any local restrictions.
One-way routes — for example starting in Saint Martin and finishing in Anguilla — may be possible depending on the yacht, schedule, fuel and customs/immigration arrangements. Anguilla's entry requirements are verified with the operator, and each one-way route is quoted individually.
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory with its own customs and immigration. Any charter that lands guests in Anguilla must satisfy current entry rules, which the yacht operator verifies before departure. We never imply clearance is waived; it is part of your confirmed itinerary.
Yes — this is Anguilla's great strength. Sandy Island, Prickly Pear and Scilly Cay all host beloved boat-access restaurants serving grilled lobster and rum punch, and Sandy Ground's waterfront has beach bars. Reservations and access are arranged directly with the venues.
A typical day departs Saint Martin in the morning, reaches an Anguilla cay for a late-morning swim and snorkel, lunches at a beach restaurant or on board, and returns by late afternoon. Exact timings depend on the yacht, the route and conditions — confirmed in writing when you book.