About the Port
Sandy Ground serves as the main harbor village on Anguilla's northwest coast, a low-lying island of coral and limestone rather than volcanic peaks. Its shoreline follows a long crescent of pale sand backed by simple beach bars and fishing boats, with the calm, clear water shifting between turquoise and deep viridian just offshore. The island's British Leeward heritage shows in its unhurried pace and small-scale architecture, a quiet contrast to more built-up neighbors.
Visitors typically go ashore by tender, landing directly at Sandy Ground within easy reach of the beach itself. The surrounding waters draw snorkelers and divers to shallow reefs, while glass-bottomed boats offer an easy look at the marine life without getting wet. Beyond the harbor, the island's flat terrain makes for relaxed exploring, with scattered plantation-era remnants and a coastline dotted with additional coves worth a short taxi ride away.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Sandy Ground.
Snorkel the Shallow Reefs
Clear, calm water just off Sandy Ground shelters shallow coral reefs teeming with tropical fish, easily reached by a short swim from the beach or a quick boat ride.
Take a Glass-Bottomed Boat Ride
See Anguilla's colorful marine life without getting wet aboard a glass-bottomed boat departing right from the harbor, ideal for those short on time or not keen on diving.
Explore a Nearby Cove by Taxi
Hop in a taxi for a short ride to one of Anguilla's quieter coves beyond Sandy Ground, where powder-soft sand and turquoise shallows offer a peaceful contrast to the harbor scene.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Sandy Ground
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $4,838 | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Ponant | 7 | $12,340 | |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $3,522 | |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 7 | $9,100 | |
| Jan 4, 2027 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 4 | $5,100 | |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 6 | $7,500 | |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $4,002 | |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Ponant | 7 | $14,280 | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $5,318 | |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Ponant | 7 | $10,030 | |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $4,002 | |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $5,318 | |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $5,518 | |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Ponant | 7 | $9,570 | |
| Mar 27, 2027 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Sakara | 7 | $4,002 | |
| Dec 13, 2027 | Ponant Cruises | Le Ponant | 7 | $8,710 | |
| Jan 4, 2028 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 6 | $8,100 | |
| Jan 13, 2028 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 4 | $5,400 | |
| Jan 17, 2028 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 4 | $5,400 | |
| Jan 24, 2028 | Ritz Carlton | Ilma | 4 | $5,400 |
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