Serenity & White Sands
Boat Charter from Saint-Martin to Anguilla
Reach Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East, Meads Bay or Prickly Pear in about 20 minutes from Saint-Martin, aboard one of our private speedboats with a captain who knows these waters by heart.
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About 20 min from Saint-Martin
Shortest crossing in the Lesser Antilles
Customs handled by your captain
We take care of Sandy Ground clearance
Always with a professional captain
No bareboat experience needed
World-class beaches
Shoal Bay East voted #1 in the Caribbean
The Island
Discover Anguilla from the Water
Anguilla is the quietest of the three islands you can reach by private boat from Saint-Martin – and the most spectacular for beaches. Just 91 km², this British overseas territory holds 33 white-sand beaches lapped by some of the clearest turquoise waters in the Caribbean. Shoal Bay East was voted the #1 beach in the world by Travel+Leisure – and it’s only 20 minutes from our Saint-Martin marinas. Beauty Charters has been running this crossing since 2005, before and after Hurricane Irma. We depart from any of our marinas in Saint-Martin (Anse Marcel, Marina Fort Louis, Marina Royale, Simpson Bay, Cole Bay, Cupecoy Bay), reaching Sandy Ground in 20 minutes for customs clearance – which we handle for you – then on to Shoal Bay East, Meads Bay or the wild Prickly Pear Cays for snorkeling. Anguilla has no international airport, no chain hotels, no traffic jams. The pace is slow, the beaches are nearly empty, the rum is local. Every Beauty Charters trip includes a professional captain who knows where the lobster boats anchor and which beach bar serves the best grilled crayfish.
Where to Sail
Must-Visit Spots Around Anguilla
Six iconic spots to combine in a single day from Saint-Martin, tested and refined by our captains over twenty years.
Shoal Bay East
Voted #1 beach in the world
Travel+Leisure ranking. 3 km of powder-white sand, water visibility 30+ meters. Beach bars Uncle Ernie’s & Madeariman. Anchor offshore, dinghy in.
Meads Bay
Long beach with luxury vibe
1.6 km of crescent sand, hosts Malliouhana, Frangipani, Blanchards Beach Shack. Calm anchorage year-round. Lunch at Blanchards (gourmet) or Tropical Sunset (casual).
Prickly Pear Cays
Off-shore snorkeling paradise
10 min from Anguilla mainland. Two uninhabited cays, accessible only by boat. Coral reefs, nurse sharks, sea turtles. Beach BBQ option arranged by captain.
Rendezvous Bay
Calm anchorage facing SXM
South coast facing Saint-Martin. Long beach, calm year-round. CuisinArt Resort, Garvey’s Sunshine Shack (grilled lobster on the beach).
Little Bay
Hidden gem only by boat
Accessible only by boat or 70-foot rope down the cliff. Small protected cove, snorkeling on rocky reefs. Quiet anchorage even in high season.
Sandy Ground
Customs entry + local life
Port d’arrivée customs (we handle). Authentic Anguilla : Roy’s Bayside Grill, Johnno’s Beach Stop. Live reggae most weekends. Often final stop before return to SXM.
custom process
Planning Your Anguilla Day Trip
Beauty Charters handles Sandy Ground customs clearance for you. We submit passport copies day before · clear customs on arrival (15-min process) · same on return.
Departure Points
Marinas BC in Saint-Martin : Anse Marcel · Marina Fort Louis · Marina Royale · Simpson Bay · CupeCoy · Cole Bay . Captain confirms meeting point at booking.
Best Season
The Caribbean offers excellent sailing conditions year-round (except for late August and September, the peak of hurricane season). We’ll suggest the ideal itinerary based on the weather and your preferences.
Documents Required
Anguilla = UK overseas territory. PASSPORT REQUIRED for ALL nationalities (EU/UK/US/CA). ⭐ Send copies one week before · we handle Sandy Ground customs · bring passports on board.
Getting to the Marina
Distances from Princess Juliana Airport · taxis · car rental options. BC transfers on request.
Contact Your Captain
Once booked : direct WhatsApp number · safety briefing · marina arrival timing.
Restaurant Bookings
Optional service : we can handle your Shoal Bay or Meads Bay restaurant reservations on day or half-day charters. Tell us your tastes, we book the table.
The Fleet
Choose Your Boat for Anguilla
For the 20-minute crossing from Saint-Martin, speedboats are the natural choice – fast, agile, smooth in trade winds. Our catamarans offer a slower, more spacious day trip option.
Featured Boats for Anguilla Day Trips
Boston Whaler 27 ft
Axopar 29 ft
Boston Whaler 32 ft
Schaeffer 34 ft
Marlin 35 ft
Charter Formats
Pick Your Charter Format
Ways to reach Anguilla, choose what fits your group’s pace and budget.
Ready to discover Anguilla from the sea?
Tell us your dates and group size, we’ll match you with the right boat and captain.
Local Character
What Makes Anguilla Different
Anguilla is the Caribbean as it used to be. Where Saint-Barth concentrates glamour into 25 km² and Saint-Martin packs cultural variety into 87, Anguilla simply offers space and silence. The numbers explain why : 91 km² of low coral limestone, 33 named beaches, no international airport, no cruise port, no chain resorts, and a population of 15,000 spread across the entire island. The beaches are the unique thing. Anguilla’s underwater geology – a sloping coral limestone shelf – filters water with extraordinary clarity. Visibility 30+ meters is routine, sand is among the finest in the Caribbean (silica-rich, near-white), and most beaches face protected leeward bays. Shoal Bay East was voted #1 in the world by Travel+Leisure not by accident – it sits on the perfect convergence of geology, exposure and water clarity. The rhythm is the second unique thing. Anguilla never industrialised tourism. There are no all-inclusive resorts, no traffic, no sales pressure. Beach bars are family-run (Uncle Ernie’s at Shoal Bay since 1985), restaurants are seasonal (Blanchards opens what they have that morning), and time genuinely slows down. For visitors used to the pace of Caribbean tourism elsewhere, Anguilla feels like discovering a secret that everyone forgot to commercialise. A private boat charter is the only way to experience this in a single day. The ferry is slow, the public schedule rigid – but a 20-minute crossing in your own boat means you arrive when the beaches are still empty, and leave when the sun is just getting low.
Questions
Anguilla Boating FAQs
How long does it take to reach Anguilla from Saint-Martin?
Approximatively 20 minutes to Sandyground (Anguilla) by speedboat (depending of your departure marina) . By catamaran : 35-40 minutes. The crossing is one of the shortest and smoothest in the Lesser Antilles.
Do I need a passport for an Anguilla day trip?
Yes – Anguilla is a UK overseas territory and requires a passport for ALL nationalities (EU/UK/US/CA). Send us copies one week before your charter · we handle the customs clearance for you · bring your physical passport on board the day of.
What's the customs process at Sandy Ground?
Beauty Charters takes care of the clearance formalities for you. We simply ask you to send us copies of your passports approximately one week before your charter (except for last-minute bookings).
In most cases, the clearance process can be completed online, so a visit to customs is not always necessary. We will take care of the formalities and let you know if any additional steps are required.
What are the must-visit beaches in Anguilla?
Shoal Bay East (voted #1 beach in the world by Travel+Leisure), Meads Bay (luxury vibe + Blanchards), Prickly Pear Cays (off-shore snorkeling, accessible only by boat), Rendezvous Bay (calm, faces Saint-Martin), Little Bay (hidden gem) and Sandy Ground (local life + beach bars).
Can I combine Anguilla with Saint-Martin in the same day?
Saint-Martin is your departure base, so yes – typically morning at Anguilla beaches + return to Saint-Martin in the afternoon. Some clients prefer a full day at Anguilla (8 hours) given the quality of the beaches.
What's the best season for an Anguilla boat charter?
December to April for ideal trade winds and dry weather. May to November is warmer and quieter but possible squalls. We close charters typically mid-August through mid-September during peak hurricane window.
What's included on board for an Anguilla charter?
Captain, fuel, drinks, snorkeling gear on boats. Catering and premium options available on request. Restaurant bookings at Shoal Bay or Meads Bay handled if you want.
Plan Your Charter
Ready to Explore Anguilla by Boat?
Tell us your dates, your group and your ideal itinerary, we’ll match you with the perfect boat and captain.
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Nearby Islands
Also Reachable from Anguilla
Saint-Martin
Culture & Beaches
Your departure base · Half-day, full-day or inter island transfer
Saint-Barth
Luxury & Shopping
~ 1h15 min by speedboat · Full-day charter or inter island transfer
Insights
From Our Blog
Articles from our Anguilla guide, written by our local team.
Anguilla by boat: the ultimate beach day from Saint-Martin
Hour by hour, the ideal beach-hopping itinerary, from Shoal Bay East to Prickly Pear.