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| Coral, Cays & Catamarans | |
 Little Bay, Photo by Carol Lee |
Anguilla is often described as "tranquility wrapped in blue". When arriving by air or by boat you can see what people mean. The the sea exhibits shades of blue ranging from translucent turquoise to deep navy blue. The clarity of the water enables you to study the pattern and texture of coral reefs that lie 30 feet or more below the surface. These waters, whether in the shallows or in the deeper channels between islands, are rich in marine life of every shape and size. It is these things that make Anguilla ideal for diving & snorkelling, cruising and sport fishing. |
| Diving & Snorkelling Anguilla is fringed by coral reefs and has a number of small islets & cays dotted off the North Coast. There are a huge array of coral formations, walls, ridges ,canyons, tunnels, and trenches populated by common reef dwellers as well as the less common nurse sharks, rays, lobsters and turtles. There are at present 6 good wreck dives. The wide range of dive locations cater to experienced divers and novices with equal alacrity. There are many ideal snorkelling locations close to the shore in calm water; it is well worth bringing your snorkel gear if you have it or hire some equipment from a local watersports operator. Anguilla has a 6 Marine Parks located at Little Bay, Shoal Bay (East), Junk's Hole Bay, Sandy Island, Dog Island and Prickly Pear. These parks have permanent moorings that must be used and no vessels over 50 feet (17 metres) can moor on them. The rules are basic in the Marine Parks: preserve the environment by leaving all marine life undisturbed. Snorkellers can reach the Marine Parks at Little Bay, Shoal Bay (East) and Junk's Hole Bay from the shore whilst those at Sandy Island, Dog Island and Prickly Pear require a boat ride in order to reach them. For a complete list of recommended snorkelling locations, see our Beaches, Beaches, Beaches... editorial. Dive shops run uncrowded operations and have and wealth of experience in these waters. You will be well rewarded, whether diving or snorkelling. Cruising & Sport fishing Anguilla and its environs are ideal for a day cruise on a pleasure boat; there are a number of idyllic small islands off the coast and over 30 beaches around the mainland. They all form perfect stop-offs when you are out cruising for the day. Some islands have places to eat (Scilly Cay and Sandy Island) whilst some are perfectly deserted (Prickly Pear and Dog Island). In any case, cruise charter companies take this into account and provide the food and drinks as necessary. Cruises are done either on luxury catamarans or powerboats. You can cruise to nearby islands (St. Martin, St. Barthelemy) too or choose a sunset cruise - a relaxing and beautiful way to see the sun go down. Fishing is for the more energetic as it involves catching large pelagic fish such as wahoo, dorado, kingfish, sailfish and marlin plus large reef visitors such as barracuda and grouper. Fishing generally is done by trawling live bait or lures. Trips are usually whole or half-day affairs and drinks and food are provided accordingly. Always remember to ask the fishing charter companies whether you get to keep the fish you catch as, if you get lucky, any local chef's eyes will light up and you will be especially welcome in the restaurant! |
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