FAQ Travel

Frequently asked questions about traveling to Anguilla. Helpful tips to get you here and what to do when you arrive. For more information or if you need a question answered contact ASK US
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Do US or Canadian citizens need a passport or visa?
Everyone traveling is required to carry a passport, some countries require a visa. The U.S. beginning Dec. 31, 2005 will require all U.S. citizens returning to the U.S. from the Caribbean to carry a valid passport. This December 31, 2005 date has now been postponed so please check with US Government to find out more.
More Immigration Information.

Do we need Travel Insurance?
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What about cash and credit on Anguilla?
The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar.
US$1.00 = EC$2.68
However the US dollar is accepted all over the island and in St. Martin/Maarten.
Other currencies must be converted at a bank into ether USD or ECD at often less than favorable rates.
Credit cards are also widely accepted and the island now have many ATM machines. All banks are located in The Valley but there are ATM machines scattered throughout the island.

How do we get to Anguilla by Ferryboat?
Anguilla has a ferry terminal in Blowing Point that travels to Marigot in French St. Martin every day of the year. Ferries run daily starting at 7:00 a.m. and running every half hour throughout the day.
For more information: Anguilla Ferry System
or for flight and ferry info read Getting to Anguilla the easy way!
Beginning this winter - 2005/06 Funtime Charters will be offering a sea taxi service between the St. Maarten airport and Blowing Point, Anguilla. No start up date has been announced yet, but the service will run in each direction 3x per day. The expected fee is $60US each way per person. We will post addl information as it becomes available.
Do we need to rent a car?
You will find getting around Anguilla much easier with a rental vehicle. Shops, restaurants and more importantly beaches are scattered all over the island. Since Anguilla is a small island and the people are helpful and friendly, Anguilla is a great place to explore.
Read all about driving on Anguilla.

Can we pick up our rental vehicle at the airport or ferry port?
We recommend that you take a taxi to your private rental villa and have the vehicle awaiting your arrival.
Most of the vehicle rental companies on the island know the location of the villas and offer a drop-off service. The vehicle rental companies have no problem with you dropping off your vehicle at the airport or ferry when departing Anguilla.


Do I have to pay duty on the items I purchase in St. Martin?
Visitors do not have to pay duty on items purchased in St. Martin/Maarten. However if you purchase an electronic device you will have to leave it with customs until your departure when they will return it to you. If you wish to use the item on Anguilla you will have to pay duty. Make sure to keep your receipts and show them to the customs officer if they ask.

What is the weather like?
Anguilla is warm all year long. The average temperature is 80F or 27C. Rainfall varies depending on the time of year. We get about 35 inches per year and most days are sunny. When it does rain it usually rains very hard for about 10 minutes and not all over the island. You will often drive out of a rainstorm into sunny skies. Hurricane season starts the first of June and runs through Oct. Our most active months are Sept. and Oct.

What language is spoken in Anguilla?
English and some folks speak Spanish.

Time
Atlantic Standard Time. Four hours behind Britain, one hour ahead of eastern American and Canadian cities.

Electricity
110 Volts AC U.S. acceptable

Charter BoatsAnguilla has boats available for private charter with crew for day and half day cruising and also available for visiting other islands.