Introducing Shoal Bay East

Close your eyes and imagine the quintessential Caribbean stretch of white-sand beach. You’ve just pictured Shoal Bay East, a 2-mile-long beach with pristine sand, thoughtfully placed reefs ideal for snorkeling, and glassy turquoise water.

Shoal Bay Scuba is a professional diving operation with high-quality equipment, good boats and a staff of well-trained divemasters. Matthew, the owner, has been living on Anguilla for almost 25 years and knows all the ins and outs of every dive spot around (and can offer some great dining tips postdive). Half-day trips to Prickly Pear cost US$55 per person; a two-take boat dive will set you back US$90.