From St. Maarten to Anguilla, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten (B)

While I read the general information about a ferry transfer from St. Maarten to Anguilla at Stmartinbookings.com, few small details still alluded me. As such, I have written a post for the first timers who are flying into the airport at Simpson Bay on the dutch side of St. Maarten, and need to get to Anguilla.

1. Having the hotel book on my behalf was likely good in case I had a problem since they have a relationship.

2. Having said that, I didn’t get a discounted rate like my hotel suggested. I paid the full $65. In addition, it is important to advise the hotel to select the ferry based on departure and arrival times rather than by the preferred carrier.

3. Ferries must be booked at least 24 hours in advance. A representative from the ferry company will be waiting at the airport exit to drive clients to the ferry terminal just a few minutes away

4. Of the three privately owned ferry companies, I ended up on GB Ferry. In my experience, the GB Ferry departs 15 minutes after the scheduled time. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).