St. Maarten Day Trip to Anguilla and Shoal Bay Beach Excursion

Description

• Round trip transportation from your Philipsburg St. Maarten cruise ship terminal!
• English speaking excursion guide for the entire excursion!
• Comfortable high-speed ferry boat ride to Anguilla!
• Round trip transfer on Anguilla from Blow Point ferry pier to Shoal Bay Beach!
• Free time at Shoal Bay Beach!
• Use of beach chair and umbrella, access to restrooms and changing rooms!
• Delicious BBQ Lunch and one drink per person (soft drink, rum punch or water)!

Spend some time on one of the world's premier beaches when you dock in St. Maarten on the neighboring island of Anguilla at its famous Shoal Bay Beach. Lunch is included with your guided adventure as well as free time!

You'll meet your guide for the adventure outside of your St. Maarten cruise terminal and board your comfortable transportation for the short ride to Marigot, approximately 20 minutes on the French side of St. Maarten Island. You will board the high-speed ferry that will have you on the neighboring island of Anguilla in approximately 25 minutes! Enjoy the ride and have your camera ready, the views are amazing. Please note that each passenger must bring their passport and pay a $15.00 USD/person additional for the Anguilla port fee in cash (you will not be allowed to board the van at the cruise pier if you do not have both in hand and there may not be time for you to return to the ship or go to an ATM as the ferry is public transportation and will not wait for you). Your guide will accompany the group the entire day, assist with questions, and make sure everyone knows when and where to meet.

Anguilla Island is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands and known for its flat, wide-open gorgeous beaches. Upon arrival on Anguilla at the Blow Point ferry pier, your group will be met by your driver and comfortable mini-bus for a scenic sightseeing drive of the island. The scenic sightseeing drive is approximately 40 minutes and ends at the amazingly beautiful Shoal Bay Beach.

Shoal Bay Beach is a pinkish white powdery sand that spans for 2 miles along the stunning turquoise Caribbean ocean. Relax on the beach, take a swim or a nap under a beach umbrella (beach chairs and umbrellas are first come, first sit).  A delicious local lunch is included and you can choose from BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, BBQ fish filet, BBQ combo chicken and ribs or Vegetarian burger. 1 drink is also included with your choice of a soft drink, rum punch or water. Additional food options and drinks are available to purchase along the beach. Guests will have approximately 2.5 to 3 hours at Shoal Bay Beach.

At the conclusion of this amazing beach day, you'll retrace the route and be returned to your St. Maarten cruise port.

Note that this excursion may not be suitable for all ship arrivals due to time.

What is included?

• Round trip transportation from your Philipsburg St. Maarten cruise ship terminal
• English speaking excursion guide for the entire excursion
• Comfortable high-speed ferry boat ride to Anguilla
• Round trip transfer from Anguilla Blow Point to Shoal Bay Beach
• Free time at Shoal Bay Beach
• Use of beach chair and umbrella, Access to restrooms and changing rooms
• Delicious BBQ Lunch and one drink per person (soft drink, rum punch or water)

Excursion Notes

• We suggest you bring your swimsuit, sunglasses, towel, change of clothes, camera, and cash for additional food or drinks, tips, etc.
• The lunch menu has limited options as listed and no substitutions can be made in its place. If you have dietary restrictions that the menu does not allow, you will need to purchase something additional at your expense. Food items may not be allowed to be brought into Anguilla.
• Each participant (regardless of age) MUST bring your passport and present it to the guide before you leave the cruise port. The excursion cannot wait for you to return to the ship if you forget it onboard.
  
• A $15.00 USD Anguilla port fee per person would be charged upon arrival to Anguilla. This fee cannot be paid in advance and must be paid the day of the excursion. The fee must be paid in cash only. 
  

Where we meet

For the St. Maarten Day Trip to Anguilla and Shoal Bay Beach Excursion, you will meet right at your St. Maarten Cruise Terminal (Philipsburg). All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
• Guests must be able to get in and out of the transportation and ferry by themselves.
• This excursion is not allowed for guests with limited mobility.
• Any guest that does not meet at the assigned time and location in Anguilla will be left behind to return to St. Maarten on their own expense, time and the Back to Ship Guarantee will not be valid. Please listen to your guide, set your watch, and be at the meeting point for the return trip on time. The ferry is public transportation and will not wait for you.
  
• Please note that each passenger must bring their passport and pay a $15.00 USD/person additional for the Anguilla port fee in cash (you will not be allowed to board the van at the cruise pier if you do not have both in hand and there may not be time for you to return to the ship or go to an ATM as the ferry is public transportation and will not wait for you).
  
• If any guest is not prepared with passport and Anguilla port fee cash in hand or is late to any of the meeting points, they are not eligible for any type of refund.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.