Good Times
We had the best day on Gotcha! The crew were fantastic, really easy going! We went to Sandy Island for lunch which is an amazing place. We stayed out 12 hours we had so much fun! We’ve been using Gotcha for 10 years now and they beat all the other boat operators by a mile!!
Saint Barths Cruises
In the interest of guests’ comfort, we only use the Sunseekers which are the larger boats. The St Barths cruises depart from Blowing Point or Road Bay. This is an international cruise. Guests would need their passports and be subject to the necessary departure taxes etc.
Description
St Barths is the Caribbean French Riviera. We’d see a bit of Anguilla’s and St Martin’s coastlines as we head toward Gustavia, the capital of St Barths, where we must stop for immigration/customs purposes. There are top notch designer boutiques in Gustavia, and a small but quaint city center. Guests can shop, visit the small museum and sight-see. Then they can either opt to do a tour by land or travel to St Jean for lunch. St Jean is the ‘happening place’ where it’s possible to spot A-list celebrities. En route we can stop at Columbier beach (a pristine, secluded cove) for swimming and enjoying cocktails. It is also possible to swim in St Jean. Lunch and lounging can be leisurely there so it’s best to make reservations especially If guests intend to eat at Eden Rock or Nikki Beach. The St Barths cruise is essentially a full day (8 hour) cruise. It takes about an hour and 15 minutes one-way. Departure time is flexible but we recommend an early start (9:00AM or 9:30AM) to maximize the day. Departure for the return trip would be around 4:00PM/4:30PM depending on start time.
SXM Beach Hopping
Description
Alternatively we could do some beach hopping in St Martin including; Baie Rouge (lovely pinkish sand), Long Bay (La Samana) , Cupecoy and Maho (Princess Juliana Airport) where one of the highlights is feeling the jet’s blast as they take off. But we stay at a safe distance and simply look on while sipping on cocktails.
St. Martin Cays Cruises
Description
This cruise allows guests to see some of Anguilla’s coast line and then go on to Tintamarre (Flat Island) which is a marine preserve with good turtle spotting and some snorkeling. Guests might also choose to check out Pinel Cay (which is a cool rustic hang out) and then go on to Orient Bay, the clothing optional beach on St Martin (lots of eye candy for both men and women).
Prickly Pear Packages
Description
A scheduled trip for those who don’t mind a basic drop off/pick up service on one cay. The boats don’t stay with guests. It includes lunch on Prickly Pear. We leave Sandy Ground at 10 AM and return for guests at an agreed time, usually around 3 or 4 PM. We require a group of 6 and we offer the service on Wednesdays and Fridays only.
Fun and Fish
Description
Not for the serious fishermen but sometimes guests want to mix and match. So for the people who want to do a little light fishing while snorkeling and swimming, we can outfit the Gotcha Bowriders with a couple of rods and they can get a snorkel/fishing trip in one. We’ll do a little trawling and line fishing and as much snorkeling and swimming as desired.
Fishing
Description
We have a dedicated boat for the serious anglers. Half of the catch goes to the guest and half to the boat unless there’s only one fish and then that belongs to the guest. The best time is early morning when the water is cooler and fish are nearer the surface. But it’s also possible to do it later in the day.
Sunset Cruises
Description
These can be romantic getaways, celebrations of special days or any old-sun-splashed day. Sunset cruises are approximately 2 hours duration. For guests who just want to relax on the water for a little bit and watch dusk fall, the sunset cruise is just the thing! Return would always be to Sandy Ground/Road Bay to avoid complications from navigating through treacherous reefs at night at Island Harbour or Shoal Bay.
Anguilla 360
Description
For those who prefer to focus on sight-seeing and expect to spend less time in the water, we also offer the Round the Island Anguilla 360. Guests get to see the entire coastline of Anguilla. This cruise does not normally incorporate the cays and there are usually just two shorter stops for swimming. However, it is possible to lengthen the cruise and have a more leisurely experience.
Anguilla Beach Hopping
Description
Anguilla has some of the best beaches in the world! Shoal Bay East is one of them but we love to show off the others. We go sight-seeing from the water and ensure guests have a taste of some of the best beaches on the island and if they wish a taste of some of the best beach bars. It’s possible to sunbathe, swim and snorkel in smaller, less frequented spots. We’d travel West and could start off with Little Bay (perhaps the smallest but special), then head toward Meads Bay. We’d continue on to Maunday’s Bay (a glorious cove), Cove Bay, and then Rendez Vous Bay which is another amazing stretch of white sand which faces South so that St Martin is clearly visible.
