Prickly Pear is a tiny, rustic island just 600 square yards and located 5 minutes off the coast of the island of Antigua. This little piece of heaven is the perfect beach break day pass escape. If you are looking for a secluded spot without a lot of fanciness to spend the day in St. John's...this is the perfect cruise excursion! Get away from the cruise masses on Prickly Pear Island! Your Antigua
beach day pass excursion begins when you meet your taxi transportation at Heritage Quay just a three-minute walk away from your St. The round-trip transportation cost is included in the price of this shore excursion from Antigua. It is a short 15-minute ride to the pier where a speed boat will be waiting to take you over to Prickly Pear Island. The 5-minute boat ride is enjoyable, nice sea breeze and beautiful coastal sights. Upon arrival, your friendly English speaking day pass excursion staff will welcome you with a cool cocktail. Your all inclusive beach day pass covers all your beverages and a lunch selection! Prickly Pear island is named for the small hill with prickly pear cactus overlooking the sea. But there is lots of white powdery sand for guest to enjoy. There are chairs and umbrellas available at the beach. This is a no frills, tropical island that has a limit per day of only 30 guests, advance bookings are strongly recommended, tickets are booked on a first come, first serve basis. The ocean is shallow and calm, perfect for children to play safely along the shore. The island is surrounded by coral heads and sponges. Tropical fish are easily seen around the coral formations and conch shells are abundant. There is limited snorkel gear so guests are encouraged to bring their own. The lunch item choices vary daily but normally consist in conch curry, baked chicken, lobster salad, vegetables and dessert (lunch of the day depends on the chef's decision). Everything freshly cooked! Guest have their choice of one lunch entree to go along with the side dishes - it is not a buffet. There is also a domestic open bar included with spirits to combine with soft drinks and juice - Rum Punch, Pina Coladas and Daiquiris are the most popular drinks. At the end of your St. John's Antigua Prickly Pear Island All Inclusive Beach Day Pass Excursion, the boat will pick you up from Prickly Pear island and take you back to the dock, where your taxi driver will be waiting to take you to your St. John's Antigua cruise ship terminal.
