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Anguilla travel and eSIM guide

Anguilla is a small, flat British Overseas Territory with two mobile operators, Flow and Digicel, delivering 4G LTE across the 16 km by 5 km island and its offshore cays.

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By the Roamix team. Updated

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Anguilla at a glance

Best network
Flow (Cable and Wireless) for coverage consistency, Digicel for competitive pricing
Typical speeds
20 to 60 Mbps on 4G LTE across the main island
5G
Not yet deployed on Anguilla. 4G LTE is the current standard.
Data
2 to 4 GB for a long weekend
Plugs
Type A and B, 110V
Emergency
911

Key takeaways

Anguilla is a small, flat British Overseas Territory with two mobile operators, Flow and Digicel, delivering 4G LTE across the 16 km by 5 km island and its offshore cays. Coverage is generally good on the main island but the cays and remote beaches have patchy signal. Most visitors arrive not by plane but by ferry from St. Maarten (Sint Maarten), a 25-minute ride from the SXM airport ferry dock to Blowing Point. Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport handles regional prop-jet flights and charters. A Roamix Anguilla eSIM is especially useful because there are no SIM sales at the airport or ferry terminal, and finding a telecom store requires a drive to The Valley. Budget 2 to 4 GB for a long weekend on the island.

  • Most visitors arrive via 25-minute ferry from St. Maarten (SXM) to Blowing Point, not by plane to Clayton J. Lloyd Airport.
  • No SIM cards are available at the airport or the ferry terminal. A Roamix eSIM is the only way to arrive connected without planning ahead.
  • Flow and Digicel both provide 4G LTE across the main island. Coverage on the offshore cays is limited.
  • Anguilla drives on the left as a British Overseas Territory. Emergency number is 911.
  • Luxury villas and beach resorts often provide strong wifi, but coverage stops at the property boundary.

Best way to get data in Anguilla

For visitors to Anguilla, a Roamix eSIM is the only practical way to arrive connected, since neither the airport nor the ferry terminal sells SIM cards. Activate before the ferry crossing and you step off at Blowing Point already online.

OptionBest forGood to know
Roamix eSIMRecommendedBest for: All visitorsThe only way to arrive connected on Anguilla, because no SIM is available at the airport or ferry terminal. Activates automatically on Flow or Digicel on arrival.
Local physical SIM from Flow or DigicelBest for: Long stays or residentsAvailable at Flow or Digicel stores in The Valley. Requires a visit to the capital, which is not convenient if you are staying at a West End or Shoal Bay resort.
Resort and villa wifiBest for: Light use at base accommodationGood for streaming at night and morning emails. Stops at the property fence. Insufficient for navigating between beaches or communicating in transit.
Carrier roaming from US or UKBest for: Very short visits with a generous home planAnguilla uses +1-264 (North American dialling), so US carrier roaming may be included in some T-Mobile and AT&T plans. Check your plan terms before relying on this.

Luxury villa and resort wifi on Anguilla is generally very good at the property itself. Beach bars and restaurants have free wifi but it is inconsistent outdoors. There is no wifi on the roads, at the ferry terminal or at the airport beyond the terminal building.

How much data you need

Data needs on Anguilla are modest for most visitors. The island is small, navigation is simple and resort wifi handles heavy use at base. The main data tasks are beach hopping navigation, WhatsApp communication with villa concierges and restaurant bookings.

  • 2 to 3 GB

    Long weekend luxury villa stay

    Beach navigation, WhatsApp with villa concierge and drivers, restaurant bookings and social photo sharing. Resort wifi handles heavy streaming.

  • 4 to 6 GB

    Week-long island exploration with boat trips

    Navigation to remote beaches, water taxi bookings, offshore snorkelling trip coordination and daily social media use beyond resort wifi.

  • 10 to 15 GB

    Remote work from villa with island excursions

    Villa wifi may not support all video calls comfortably. Roamix data provides a reliable backup for work calls, tethering a laptop and navigating between commitments.

Data per hour, by activity

Maps and beach navigation
5 MB
Social media and beach photos
100 to 150 MB
WhatsApp calls and messages
20 to 50 MB
Standard video streaming
700 MB to 1 GB
Video calls home
500 MB to 1.5 GB

Download offline maps for Anguilla before the ferry crossing from St. Maarten, as connectivity midway across the channel can drop. Save restaurant contact numbers as WhatsApp contacts before your trip.

How to set up a Anguilla eSIM

A Roamix Anguilla eSIM is best installed before you leave home or at the SXM airport before boarding the Blowing Point ferry. There is no SIM counter at the Anguilla ferry terminal or at Clayton J. Lloyd Airport, so pre-installation is essential.

  1. 1

    Buy your Anguilla plan on the Roamix Anguilla eSIM page before departure.

  2. 2

    Install the eSIM over wifi at home or at the SXM airport before the ferry crossing.

  3. 3

    Label it Roamix and keep your home SIM as primary for calls and texts.

  4. 4

    Enable data roaming for the Roamix line only.

  5. 5

    Arrive at Blowing Point ferry terminal and the eSIM connects automatically to Flow or Digicel.

Works on eSIM-capable phones including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models. The phone must be carrier unlocked.

Roamix configures the APN automatically. If data does not start after the ferry landing, toggle airplane mode and restart.

If registered on the network but data does not flow, confirm data roaming is enabled for the Roamix SIM and try manually selecting either Flow or Digicel from available networks.

Full install guide

Visa and entry for Anguilla

Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory. Citizens of the UK, US, Canada, EU countries, Australia, New Zealand and most Caribbean nations can enter without a visa for stays up to 3 months. All visitors need a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. An immigration fee is charged on arrival at both the ferry terminal and the airport.

Visa on arrival
Available
eVisa or ETA
No eVisa or ETA is required for most nationalities. An immigration departure tax of approximately 25 USD is collected at the airport. Ferry passengers pay a separate embarkation tax of approximately 5 USD at the Blowing Point terminal.
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from Anguilla.
Onward ticket
A return or onward ticket is required and may be checked at the ferry or airport immigration.

Use your Roamix eSIM to pull up your villa confirmation, hotel booking and onward travel documents at the immigration desk on arrival.

Entry requirements can change. Confirm current conditions with the Anguilla government at gov.ai or through your airline before travel.

When you land in Anguilla

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How people message here

Anguillans use WhatsApp and SMS as the primary communication tools. iMessage is common among iPhone users. Most businesses and villa managers communicate primarily via WhatsApp.

Do you need a local number?

You generally do not need a local Anguillian number as a tourist. Villa bookings, restaurant reservations and tour operators all communicate via WhatsApp or email using your existing number.

Keep your home SIM active for SMS two-factor authentication and use the Roamix line for data. WhatsApp on data is the most reliable way to contact local services from the beach.

Airports in Anguilla

AXA

Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport

The Valley

Small terminal with basic wifi. No SIM cards are sold at the airport. The wifi is free but limited to the terminal building.

No telecom kiosk operates at AXA. Install your Roamix eSIM before arriving so you land connected. The airport is 4 km from The Valley and taxis are the only ground transport option.

SXM

Princess Juliana International Airport (ferry gateway)

Sint Maarten (for Anguilla ferry connection)

SXM airport has free wifi across the terminal. US and international mobile coverage from roaming agreements is strong throughout the Dutch and French sides of Sint Maarten.

Most visitors to Anguilla fly into SXM and take the 25-minute Calypso Charter or Link Ferry to Blowing Point. Install your Roamix eSIM at SXM airport over the terminal wifi before boarding the ferry so you arrive connected at the Blowing Point terminal on Anguilla.

Apps and internet access in Anguilla

Anguilla has a fully open internet with no restrictions on apps, social media or messaging. All common services work normally on a Roamix eSIM.

There is no censorship or app blocking on Anguilla. No VPN is required for any service.

  • WhatsApp, works

    Fully available for messaging and international calls.

  • FaceTime, works

    Works normally over 4G data and resort wifi.

  • Google Maps and Search, works

    No restrictions. Useful for navigating to remote beach access points.

  • Social media, works

    Instagram, X, TikTok and Facebook all work without restriction.

Getting around Anguilla

Anguilla has no public transport system. Getting around the island means renting a car, hiring a taxi or arranging transport through your villa or hotel. A temporary Anguilla driving permit is required and is obtained from the police station or car rental agencies. The island drives on the left.

  • Car rental

    The most practical way to explore all 33 beaches and the island's different regions. Navigation apps work across the island with Roamix data. A temporary Anguilla driving licence costs around 20 USD and is available from rental companies.

  • Taxi

    Fixed-route taxis operate between the ferry terminal, airport and main resort areas. Prices are government-regulated and posted. There is no ride-hailing app on Anguilla. Use your Roamix eSIM to contact your hotel for their recommended taxi driver.

  • Water taxi and boat trips

    Offshore cays including Prickly Pear and Scrub Island are only accessible by water taxi or private charter from Sandy Ground. Signal is limited at most cays. Download your charter booking and cay maps over Roamix data before departure.

  • Ferry from Sint Maarten

    The main arrival route for most visitors, with ferries running every 30 to 60 minutes between the SXM airport dock and Blowing Point. The 25-minute crossing has patchy mobile signal midway, so have your Anguilla entry form completed before boarding.

There is no public transport on Anguilla. Arrange taxis through your hotel in advance for airport and ferry transfers. Car rental is the best way to beach-hop. Remember the island drives on the left.

Money and payments in Anguilla

The Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) is the official currency, pegged at 2.70 XCD to 1 USD. US dollars are universally accepted across the island at most establishments. Most luxury resorts price in USD. Keep some XCD for small beach bars and local shops.

Cards and cash
Major hotels and restaurants accept Visa and Mastercard. Beach bars and smaller local spots often prefer cash. The only ATMs on Anguilla are in The Valley, so withdraw enough cash before heading to remote beach areas.
ATMs
There are a small number of ATMs in The Valley dispensing Eastern Caribbean dollars and sometimes USD. Use your connected phone to verify ATM locations before driving across the island.
Payment apps
Apple Pay and Google Pay have limited acceptance on Anguilla. Visa and Mastercard contactless are accepted at modern hotel and resort facilities but not at most beach bars.
Tipping
Tipping is expected at 15 to 20 percent in restaurants unless a service charge is already included, which many resorts add automatically. Taxi fares are fixed by government regulation, but tipping drivers 5 to 10 percent is customary for good service.

Daily budget

Anguilla is one of the Caribbean's most expensive destinations. Luxury villa guests budget 500 USD per day or more including food and excursions. Mid-range visitors in guesthouses spend 200 to 350 USD per day.

Local tips for Anguilla

Language
English is the official and only spoken language on Anguilla. The local dialect mixes British English influences with Caribbean Creole patterns. No translation app is needed, though some local menu items and place names benefit from local knowledge.
Food
Anguilla has an exceptional restaurant scene for its size. Peel-and-eat shrimp and lobster, Anguillan conch stew, grilled snapper and johnnycakes (cornmeal flatbreads) are local staples. Look for the roadside BBQ shacks that appear on weekends for the best value grilled food on the island.
Plugs
110V, Type A and B plugs

Apps worth having

  • WhatsApp

    communication

    The primary way to communicate with villa concierges, restaurant managers, taxi drivers and boat charter operators on the island. Save key contacts before you arrive.

  • Google Maps

    navigation

    Useful for finding beach access tracks, restaurants and the less-obvious turns on the island's network of minor roads. Download offline Anguilla maps before the ferry crossing.

  • Open Table or direct restaurant websites

    dining

    Top Anguilla restaurants like Malliouhana, Jacala and Blanchard's book out weeks in advance. Use Roamix data to check availability and confirm reservations before and during your trip.

Safety and health in Anguilla

Anguilla is one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean with very low crime rates. The main safety considerations are sun exposure, ocean currents at exposed beaches like Captain's Bay and East End, and the hurricane season from August to October.

Stay reachable
Keep your Roamix eSIM active at the beach and on boat trips for access to emergency services and weather updates. The NOAA Caribbean hurricane tracker is essential from August onward. If a squall develops at a remote beach, your Roamix data connection is the fastest way to contact your villa or arrange a pickup.
Health
Medical facilities on Anguilla are limited to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in The Valley for minor emergencies. Serious cases are medevaced to San Juan or St. Maarten. Comprehensive travel health insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly recommended.
Tap water
Tap water on Anguilla is generally safe to drink from desalination systems, but bottled water is widely available and preferred by most visitors. Ocean currents at certain eastern beaches can be strong, particularly at Captain's Bay.

Networks and coverage in Anguilla

Anguilla's flat coral limestone terrain makes 4G LTE coverage straightforward compared to more mountainous Caribbean islands. Flow and Digicel both maintain island-wide coverage with reliable speeds at luxury resorts, beach access points and in The Valley. A Roamix Anguilla eSIM routes you onto the best available local network the moment your ferry docks at Blowing Point or your plane lands at Clayton J. Lloyd Airport, without needing to find a SIM store on an island of 18,000 people.

Flow (Cable and Wireless)

Best Coverage

Historically the dominant operator on Anguilla with the most consistent island-wide 4G LTE coverage. Flow's Caribbean network is well established and its infrastructure on Anguilla reaches all the main resort beaches and The Valley.

Digicel

Strong competitor on Anguilla with competitive data pricing and reliable 4G across the main island. Popular with local residents. Coverage on the main island is comparable to Flow.

Typical speeds
4G LTE delivers 20 to 60 Mbps across the main island. Speeds can be lower at remote beaches and on the offshore cays.
5G
5G has not yet been deployed on Anguilla. 4G LTE is the current maximum speed available.

Because Anguilla has no SIM counter at the airport or ferry terminal, having a Roamix eSIM installed before you leave St. Maarten or your home country is the practical difference between arriving with data and spending your first hour in The Valley looking for a telecom store.

The main island of Anguilla is well covered. The offshore cays including Scrub Island, Dog Island and Prickly Pear Cays have limited to no signal on either network. Remote tracks off the main roads on the eastern end of the island can see patchy coverage. Flow and Digicel Anguilla use standard Caribbean LTE bands (B4, B17, B2). Modern unlocked phones including iPhone XS onward and recent Android flagships work well. The 110V socket type requires a US-compatible charger.

Where to go in Anguilla

Anguilla's appeal rests on its beaches, its low-key luxury atmosphere and a complete absence of mass tourism. The island has 33 named beaches, world-class villa rentals and a restaurant scene disproportionate to its size. A Roamix eSIM lets you navigate beach access tracks, book last-minute tables and stay connected without interrupting the island's unhurried pace.

Best time to visit

December to April is the peak dry season with warm sunny days around 26 to 29C. May to November is wetter with a hurricane risk from late August to October. The shoulder months of May and November offer better prices and fewer crowds.

West End and Meads Bay

Anguilla's most exclusive strip, home to the Belmond Cap Juluca, CuisinArt Golf Resort, Viceroy Anguilla and multiple private villas along the long white crescent of Meads Bay. This is the highest concentration of luxury accommodation on the island and the neighbourhood with the best restaurant access.

  • Meads Bay Beach
  • Belmond Cap Juluca
  • CuisinArt Golf Resort
  • Barnes Bay
  • Long Bay

Solid Flow and Digicel 4G along the West End beach road. Resort properties have strong wifi but the Roamix eSIM covers you between properties and on the beach itself.

Blowing Point and Southern Anguilla

The main ferry gateway from St. Maarten, Blowing Point is where most visitors first set foot on Anguilla. The southern coast has quieter beaches including Cove Bay, Rendezvous Bay and Shoal Bay West, popular with locals and day visitors who want to escape the luxury resort strip.

  • Blowing Point ferry terminal
  • Rendezvous Bay Beach
  • Cove Bay
  • Shoal Bay West
  • Mimi Cove

Good 4G coverage at Blowing Point ferry terminal and along the south coast. Signal is consistent at Rendezvous Bay and Cove Bay beach access points.

The Valley and Central Anguilla

The island's capital and administrative centre, where the government buildings, Heritage Collection Museum, post office, banks and main supermarkets are concentrated. The Valley is the practical hub of island life and the location of the only ATMs on Anguilla.

  • Heritage Collection Museum
  • Wallblake House historic plantation
  • The Valley market
  • Government Hill viewpoint
  • Devonish Art Gallery

Strong 4G signal in The Valley with both Flow and Digicel. The commercial centre and government district have the most consistent connectivity on the island.

Sandy Ground and North Coast

Sandy Ground is Anguilla's most village-like area, with a sheltered lagoon, a line of beach bars and the Pumphouse bar built in a converted salt building. The north coast road leads to several of Anguilla's most photographed beaches including Little Bay, accessible only by boat or a short cliff descent.

  • Sandy Ground beach and lagoon
  • The Pumphouse bar
  • Little Bay (boat access)
  • Crocus Bay
  • Katouche Bay nature trail

Good 4G coverage at Sandy Ground and along the north coast road. Little Bay is accessible only by water taxi from Sandy Ground and signal is limited at the beach itself.

Shoal Bay East and the Eastern End

Consistently ranked among the finest beaches in the world, Shoal Bay East is a 3 km arc of white powdery sand with turquoise water, beach bars and snorkelling over the offshore reef. The eastern end of the island is quieter, with the remote Captain's Bay and the snorkelling site at Prickly Pear Cays accessible by boat.

  • Shoal Bay East beach
  • Ku Beach bar
  • Offshore snorkelling reef at Shoal Bay
  • Captain's Bay
  • Prickly Pear Cays (boat trip)

Solid Flow 4G coverage at Shoal Bay East. Signal is available at the beach bar area. The offshore Prickly Pear Cays have no signal.

Off the beaten path

Consistently ranked among the top 10 beaches in the world, Shoal Bay East is a 3 km arc of flour-fine white sand with shallow turquoise water and an offshore reef for snorkelling. The beach has just enough beach bar infrastructure to be comfortable without being overdeveloped.

Signal: Flow 4G is reliable at the beach bar end of Shoal Bay East, near the Ku and Gwen's restaurants. The far eastern end of the beach has patchy signal.

A hidden cove accessible only by water taxi or a rappelling descent down a short cliff, with brilliantly clear water for snorkelling among colourful reef fish and no permanent beach facilities. The most secluded beach on the main island.

Signal: Little Bay is accessible only by boat from Sandy Ground or by a short rope-assisted cliff descent. Signal is absent at beach level.

Two uninhabited cays off the north coast of Anguilla with outstanding snorkelling, calm sandy shallows and a beach bar operated seasonally at Prickly Pear East. The cays are popular with day-trip boats from St. Maarten as well as Anguilla-based charters.

Signal: No mobile signal on the cays. Arrange your return boat pickup and emergency contacts over Roamix data at Sandy Ground before departure.

A 2 km wide bay of calm, shallow water facing Saint Martin across the channel, with Anguilla's longest continuous stretch of accessible beach and a more local, less commercial character than the luxury resort beaches of the West End.

Signal: Good Flow 4G coverage along the Rendezvous Bay beachfront road. The far eastern end of the bay has weaker signal.

A gently curving mile-long beach hosting some of the Caribbean's most celebrated luxury resorts including the Belmond Cap Juluca and the CuisinArt Golf Resort. The beach itself is wide, calm and undisturbed by jet skis, reflecting Anguilla's commitment to quiet luxury.

Signal: Solid Flow and Digicel 4G along Meads Bay. Resort wifi is strong at property level. Connectivity is reliable across the entire West End strip.

The only surviving pre-emancipation plantation house in Anguilla, built around 1787 and still standing with its original stone outbuildings, slave quarters and plantation church intact. Guided tours provide the most complete picture of Anguilla's plantation history available on the island.

Signal: Strong 4G signal in The Valley throughout the Wallblake estate area.

Anguilla's main cultural heritage museum, housed in a traditional building in The Valley and covering the island's Amerindian, plantation, revolutionary and modern history. The 1967 Anguillian Revolution, in which residents voted to remain a British territory rather than join independent St. Kitts and Nevis, is documented in engaging detail.

Signal: Strong 4G in The Valley. Data is reliable throughout The Valley area.

A natural saltwater lagoon behind the Sandy Ground beach village where Anguilla's historic salt production industry operated until the mid-20th century. The lagoon is now a bird habitat with herons, frigatebirds and pelicans. The village retains its fishing boat character alongside the beach bars.

Signal: Flow 4G signal is reliable at Sandy Ground and along the lagoon edge.

Anguilla's most remote and wind-exposed beach, on the northeastern tip of the island, with dramatic surf and a completely undeveloped shoreline. The bay is popular with local fishermen and experienced swimmers who appreciate the wild Atlantic energy. Not suitable for children or weak swimmers due to currents.

Signal: Limited Flow signal at the Captain's Bay access track. The beach itself has minimal signal. Download the GPS waypoint in The Valley before driving to the eastern tip.

The Dune Preserve beach bar, built from salvaged boats and driftwood by Bankie Banx, Anguilla's most celebrated reggae musician, is one of the Caribbean's most characterful drinking establishments. The weekly Moonsplash reggae festival is run from the Preserve. The heritage trail murals around the island document Anguilla's history in vivid outdoor art.

Signal: Flow 4G signal is reliable at Sandy Ground throughout the Dune Preserve area.

Events and seasons in Anguilla

  1. March

    Moonsplash Reggae Festival

    Dune Preserve, Sandy Ground

    Bankie Banx's annual beachfront reggae festival at the Dune Preserve, drawing international reggae artists alongside the host for a three to four night run of beach concerts. The Moonsplash has a cult following among Caribbean music fans and a reputation for an intimate, unhurried atmosphere.

  2. Easter Weekend

    Kite Festival at Rendezvous Bay

    Rendezvous Bay

    An annual Easter kite-flying tradition held on the wide sandy expanse of Rendezvous Bay, where Anguillians gather with homemade kites in the steady Easter trade winds. The event is a community celebration that coincides with the kitesurfing season and is one of the most colourful days on the Anguillian Easter calendar.

  3. May

    Anguilla Culinary Experience (ACE)

    Multiple venues island-wide

    A culinary festival that showcases Anguilla's disproportionately excellent restaurant scene through chef's table dinners, cooking demonstrations, beach barbecues and rum and wine tastings. The island's top chefs participate alongside invited Caribbean culinary talent.

  4. May 30

    Anguilla Day Boat Racing

    Sandy Ground and island-wide

    Traditional wooden racing sloops compete in Anguilla's national sport on the public holiday marking the 1967 Anguillian Revolution. The boat races are among the most spectacular traditional Caribbean sailing competitions, with brightly painted local sloops crewed by up to 20 rowers in team heats around buoy courses.

  5. Late July to early August

    Anguilla Summer Festival (Carnival)

    The Valley and island-wide

    Anguilla's national carnival, held around the August Monday public holiday with J'ouvert morning street parties, costumed mas bands, calypso competitions, boat racing and the Grand Parade through The Valley. The festival is the largest annual event in Anguillian social life and draws the diaspora home from the US, UK and Canada.

  6. August, coincides with Emancipation Day

    Cup Match Cricket Weekend

    Valley Ground Cricket Park

    A traditional Caribbean cricket match between the island's two main cricket clubs, played over the Emancipation Day public holiday weekend with a festive atmosphere that extends beyond cricket to dominoes, music and local food stalls around the ground.

  7. August Monday public holiday

    Anguilla Boat Race (August Monday)

    Sandy Ground, Road Bay and Blowing Point

    The largest single-day boat racing event in the Anguillian calendar, held on the August Monday public holiday at the height of Summer Festival. Multiple classes of traditional racing sloops compete across courses off Sandy Ground, Road Bay and Blowing Point in a day-long spectacle.

  8. November

    Tranquility Jazz Festival

    Multiple venues island-wide

    An intimate international jazz festival held across Anguilla's luxury resorts and beach bars, attracting world-class jazz musicians for a week of performances. The festival uses Anguilla's resort setting as its backdrop, with poolside concerts, sunset beach performances and evening gala shows.

  9. Various, November to September

    Independence celebrations of Nearby Territories (coinciding events)

    Sandy Ground and The Valley

    Anguilla hosts informal celebrations coinciding with the national days of nearby Caribbean territories, including joint cultural events with Sint Maarten. The proximity to the French and Dutch halves of Saint Martin means cross-island music and food events occur informally throughout the year.

  10. December 31

    Anguilla New Year's Eve Beach Parties

    Sandy Ground and Meads Bay

    New Year's Eve on Anguilla draws a high-season crowd of villa guests, resort visitors and locals to the Sandy Ground and Meads Bay beach bars for countdown parties, live music and fireworks over the water. The Dune Preserve and Blanchard's Beach Shack are the focal points for the evening.

Through the year

Spring
May and June are shoulder season with warm weather, the Anguilla Culinary Experience in May and the Anguilla Day boat races in late May. Rainfall increases slightly but the weather is generally pleasant and prices are more accessible than peak season.
Summer
July and August are hot and humid with temperatures of 29 to 32C, coinciding with Summer Festival (Carnival) and the peak of the boat racing season. Hurricane risk is low in early July but rises through August and September. Accommodation prices are lower than peak winter season.
Fall
September to November is the quietest period on Anguilla, with the highest hurricane risk in September. October and November bring clearer weather, excellent diving visibility and the Tranquility Jazz Festival in November. Prices are at their lowest and the island is very uncrowded.
Winter
December to April is peak season with the best weather, the most consistent trade winds and the highest visitor numbers. Christmas and New Year are particularly busy and expensive. Temperatures are around 26 to 28C with low humidity. Advance booking of restaurants and activities is essential.

Working remotely from Anguilla

Anguilla is a viable remote work destination for digital nomads staying in villas with dedicated wifi. The relaxed pace, exceptional beaches and low crime make it an appealing backdrop for workcations. The main challenge is the lack of co-working spaces and the high cost of accommodation.

Connection
Luxury villas increasingly offer fibre-connected wifi for guests. Roamix 4G data handles video calls and tethering when villa wifi is unavailable or slower than needed. A 10 GB or greater plan suits a working week alongside beach time.

Use your Roamix eSIM as a secure mobile hotspot during ferry crossings and on the road between beaches, and rely on villa wifi for heavy uploads and video calls.

Anguilla eSIM questions

Quick answers before you go.

Roamix is the best choice for Anguilla because it activates on Flow or Digicel automatically on arrival, and there are no SIM cards sold at the Clayton J. Lloyd Airport or the Blowing Point ferry terminal. Without a pre-loaded eSIM, you have to drive to The Valley to find a telecom store.

No. Neither Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport nor the Blowing Point ferry terminal sells SIM cards. A Roamix eSIM installed before you travel is the only way to arrive connected on Anguilla without a separate trip to The Valley.

Most visitors fly into Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten and take the 25-minute Calypso Charter or Link Ferry to Blowing Point, Anguilla. Clayton J. Lloyd Airport (AXA) handles regional and charter flights but has no direct transatlantic service.

Fly into Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) on Sint Maarten for the widest international connections, then take the 25-minute ferry to Blowing Point. Install your Roamix Anguilla eSIM at SXM airport over the terminal wifi before boarding.

A Roamix eSIM connects to Flow or Digicel on Anguilla, both of which provide 4G LTE island-wide. Modern unlocked phones are compatible with Anguilla's LTE bands. 5G is not yet available on the island.

Buy a Roamix Anguilla plan, install the eSIM over wifi at home or at SXM airport, enable data roaming for the Roamix line, and take the ferry to Blowing Point. The eSIM connects automatically to Flow or Digicel when you arrive on the island.

UK, US, Canadian, EU, Australian and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa for Anguilla. All visitors pay an immigration fee on arrival at the airport or ferry terminal. A valid passport and onward ticket are required.

The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged at 2.70 to 1 USD. US dollars are universally accepted. Carry some cash as the only ATMs are in The Valley and many beach bars prefer cash.

Yes. Anguilla has a fully open internet and all messaging, social media and video call apps work without restriction on a Roamix eSIM.

2 to 4 GB is enough for a long weekend. Resort and villa wifi covers heavy streaming. Roamix data is most useful for navigation between beaches, WhatsApp with local contacts and boat charter bookings.

Anguilla drives on the left as a British Overseas Territory. A temporary Anguilla driving permit is required and is obtained from the police station or through car rental agencies for around 20 USD.

No. Anguilla (AI) is a small flat British Overseas Territory north of Saint Martin in the northeastern Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda (AG) is a separate, larger independent country to the southeast. They have different currencies, operators and entry requirements.

Shoal Bay East is consistently ranked among the top 10 beaches in the world for its fine white sand and turquoise water. Use Roamix data to message the beach bar in advance for a chair reservation on busy days.

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