Sea Excursions in Anguilla

A number of boating options are available for airport transfers, day trips to offshore cays or neighboring islands, night trips to St. Martin, or just whipping through the waves en route to a picnic spot.

Chocolat (Sandy Ground, 2640. 264/497-3394) is a 35-foot catamaran available for private charter or scheduled excursions to nearby cays. Captain Rollins is a knowledgeable, affable guide. Rates for day sails with lunch are about $80 per person. For an underwater peek without getting wet, catch a ride ($20 per person) on Junior's Glass Bottom Boat (Sandy Ground, 2640. 264/235-1008. www.junior.ai). Snorkel trips and instruction are available, too. Picnic, swimming, and diving excursions to Prickly Pear Cay, Sandy Island, and Scilly Cay are available through Sandy Island Enterprises (264/476-6534). No Fear Sea Tours (The Cove, 2640. 264/235-6354) has three 32-foot speedboats and a 19-foot ski boat. Funtime Charters (The Cove, 2640. 264/497-6511) operates five powerboats ranging in size from 32 to 38 feet.