Ferry service between Anguilla’s Blowing Point Ferry Terminal and St. Martin is back in business Photo Credit Anguilla Tourist Board

ISLAND HOPPING BETWEEN ANGUILLA AND ST. MARTIN JUST GOT EASIER

Ferry Service From Anguilla’s Blowing Point to Marigot Ferry Terminal in French St. Martin has Returned

The Valley, Anguilla, Feb. 2022: The Anguilla Tourist Board is pleased to announce the daily, public ferry service between Anguilla’s Blowing Point Ferry Terminal and the Marigot Ferry Terminal on the French side of St. Martin is back in business. The restoration of this essential service is the result of a collective effort between the authorities in Anguilla, ferry owners, operators, relevant stakeholders, and the Préfecture of Saint-Martin, The Collectivité de Saint-Martin, and the Saint-Martin Port Authority. The Blowing Point to Marigot route has been a principal connection between Anguilla and St. Martin that dates back many generations. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic not only brought with it a temporary halt to this service but also disrupted ties between many families, friends, and businesses.

Rendevous Bay Beach is one of 33 spectacular beaches in Anguilla Photo Credit SunShine Shack

The service resumes with three departures daily from each port. Departures from Blowing Point Port-Anguilla will be at 8:45 AM, 11:45 AM and 3:45 PM. Departures from Marigot Port-Saint Martin will be at 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 4:30 PM. Travelers are reminded that protocols for travel are strictly enforced, including obtaining a Day Pass from the Ministry of Health or the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal. The mandatory health protocols in place are as follows:

– Only fully vaccinated persons are allowed to travel.

– Proof of vaccination status must be presented to the booking agent.

– Passengers must submit evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 2 days prior to their arrival date.

– Masks must be worn throughout the ports and on the vessels, and social distancing exercised where possible.

Ferries to St. Martin depart from the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal in Anguilla Photo Credit Visit Anguilla

All patrons are encouraged to exercise caution and practice the established safety protocols of mask-wearing, frequent hand-washing, and social distancing, in the ongoing effort to keep everyone as safe as possible. For information on Anguilla please visit the official website of the Anguilla Tourist Board: www.IvisitAnguilla.com; follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AnguillaOfficial; Instagram: @Anguilla_Tourism; YouTube; Twitter: @Anguilla_Trsm, Hashtag: #MyAnguilla.

Ferries from Anguilla arrive daily at the Port de St. Martin in Marigot Photo Credit Port de St. Martin

About Anguilla

Tucked away in the northern Caribbean, Anguilla is a shy beauty with a warm smile. A slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, the island is ringed with 33 beaches, considered by savvy travelers and top travel magazines, to be the most beautiful in the world. A fantastic culinary scene, a wide variety of quality accommodations at varying price points, a host of attractions and exciting calendar of festivals make Anguilla an alluring and entrancing destination. Anguilla lies just off the beaten path, so it has retained a charming character and appeal. Yet because it can be conveniently reached from three major gateways – Miami, FL, Puerto Rico, and St. Martin, and by private air, it’s a hop and a skip away. Romance? Barefoot elegance? Unfussy chic? And untrammeled bliss? Anguilla is Beyond Extraordinary. www.IvisitAnguilla.com

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