We stopped here on our snorkeling tour. It had the best snorkeling available that we could find in Anguilla. There's a big reef around the island. We saw sea turtles, stingrays, & tons of fish. They water is the color of a pool so it's easy to see tons of sealife. Johnno's had a little bar on the island. If you didn't have money on you, he said you could pay him at his Sandy Ground location-something you definitely wouldn't see in the States!
Great lunch and snorkeling! Came out here with Shoal Bay Scuba and had a wonderful day. The lunch was really quite good and the portions were large. Wonderful day at Prickly Pear.
The highlight of my visit to beautiful Anguilla was my excursion to Prickley Pear with Mr. Johnno as guide, chef, and general host extraordinaire. I had previously booked to go to Prickley Pear with Shoal Bay Scuba but that trip was cancelled due to low numbers. I was not aware at the time that there were other options available to go to the island so was a tad disappointed. That cancellation turned out to be a blessing in disguise as my friends upon learning the night before I left Anguilla that my trip had been cancelled, spontaneously arranged a trip with Mr. Johnno for the next day, that would allow me to get the last ferry to St. Martin. This was the highlight of my trip. I can still taste that delicious grilled snapper lunch prepared by Mr. Johnno, and snorkelling in the waters off of Prickley Pear was fantastic. I will be back for sure.
Great food, relaxing getaway. Clear seas white beach can't ask for anything more.Allan is the bar man never met a more genuine person and his drinks the best - coldest beer for at least 6 miles.
Our family stopped at Prickly Pear Cays on a catamaran trip from Anguilla. It was lovely the day we arrived. Swam ashore, explored the island, and had lunch at one of the restaurants. We had decent bbq chicken and ribs for lunch. The lunch was included in our tour, so can't comment on the cost, but the beers and rum punches at the beach bar were cheap, and the bartender / chair rental / general character was delightful, friendly and entertaining.
Last year did the Prickly Pear/Sandy Island tour which was great.This year decided to spend more time on Prickly Pear. Took Gotcha, arrived early enough that we beat the catamarans from St. Martin and scored the chairs under the thatched umbrellas. Walked around the island over the rocky parts, swam in the gorgeous blue waters, and had a delicious lunch of ribs, chicken and Mahi Mahi. Stayed on the island until the restaurant closed well past the departure of the catamarans. A speedy ride back to Sandy Ground in time for sunset drinks. Totally relaxing and highly recommended!
I spent the day at Prickly Pear Cay and thoroughly enjoyed myself. A few friends and I were taken to this small Cay not too far off the coast of Anguilla by Mr. Johnno himself along with a small crew. The weather was great of course, the food that Johnno prepared for us was delicious and so were the drinks!!! :) The sea was a bit rough on that day; 12/1/13, but it was still enjoyable.
Super friendly staff. Great food, LARGE portions and very affordable.....Awesome drinks, also very affordable. World class beach and snorkeling! What more could you ask for? I will go visit Sue, Alan and the crew every chance I'm on Anguilla!
Went here by private boat Captain Nature Boy. What an oasis. Pristine, fun, great BBQ ribs cold beer and clear blue water
Were here on a catamaran trip. All the boats arrive in the same bay, so it will soon be crowded. Better to have an own boat and find a silent spot. The sand is amazing!