Boating & Watersports
The water not only surrounds the island of Anguilla, it is central to many islanders way of life.
Boat Racing is Anguilla’s national sport, and our island hosts countless regattas throughout the year. Additionally, cruising and sailing to many of Anguilla’s offshore cays or secluded beaches can be a great way to experience some of the island’s most pristine places. Picnics on board or ashore, sunset cocktail cruises, secluded snorkeling trips and excursions to sand cay restaurants are just some of the fun itineraries available.
For those looking for a fight, Anguilla’s warm and calm waters are teeming with Wahoo, marlin, swordfish and yellow and black fin tuna. Regular fishing charters, operated by experienced Anguillians can guide you to some of the Caribbean’s finest fishing spots.
More scenic, aquatic activities are also available. Shoal Bay Scuba, located on Shoal Bay, offers a class act parasailing excursion that takes visitors to new heights, while paddleboats, sailboats, and windsurfing rentals are available for those content with staying closer to land.
Sailing & Motorboats
November through June: hourly trips beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Off-season: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and noon.
Fishing
Charters
Many of these operators can take you to some of the many islands and cays surrounding Anguilla.
Watersports
Located on Shoal Bay, Anguilla Watersports offers windsurfing, sailing (sunfish), snorkeling equipment (rental and sales), snorkeling tours and paddleboat, kayak and parasail rentals.
Anguillian Divers offers P.A.D.I. certification instruction in multiple languages, equipment rentals and regular dive charters around the island and surrounding cays.
Shoal Bay Scuba & Watersports is an International P.A.D.I. resort facility located directly on Shoal Bay Beach.