Explore: Anguilla - General Info
Time Zone
UTC (-4)
Daylight Saving Time is not observed.
Yachting Essentials
Electricity
Voltage: 110v
Frequency: 60Hz
Water
Fresh potable water is available at EC$0.10 per gallon at Road Bay but the tap is usually locked. It is uncertain who has the key.
Bottled water is the best alternative for drinking water.
Fuel
Fuel is available at Blowing Point.
Opening Hours
Money
The local currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$). It is fixed to the US Dollar at EC$2.7 = 1 US Dollar.
US Dollars are accepted everywhere, including government offices.
Most major credit cards are accepted in hotels, and in most restaurants and shops.
There are several ATMs at various places around the island.
The I cent and 2 cent EC coins have been withdrawn from circulation. These coins are no longer valid. A price rounding system has been implemented within the ECCU countries for the settlement of cash transactions only, where the total payment is rounded to the nearest five cents. Non-cash payments using cheques, debit and credit cards are not affected and are not rounded.
Communications
The international dialling code for Anguilla is +1 264.
Digicel update December 2014:
Anyone cruising through the islands using Digicel should be aware that you cannot top up a sim from one island in another as used to be able to. So if for example, you want to use the sim bought here while cruising through other islands, you should either put on a large enough sum to cover your needs, or you can set up an account and do it online, but you cannot get it topped up in another island.
You can top-up Digicel at https://online-top-up.digicelgroup.com/
Transport
There is an airport just south of The Valley with flights to nearby islands but the airline hub for this area is in Sint Maarten.
There is no public transport, only taxis.
Related Businesses
American Eagle/American Airlines – Anguilla
Address: Wall Blake Airport, Road Bay, Anguilla,
Expected to discontinue the service to Anguilla in April 2011.... Read More
LIAT
Address: Wall Blake Airport, Road Bay, Anguilla,
Triple K Car Rental
Address: Road Bay, Anguilla,
Location: north-east of the airport from the airport exit.... Read More
Wall Blake Airport
Address: Road Bay, Anguilla,
Diplomatic Missions
Foreign Embassies/Consulates in Anguilla
United States Embassy (also responsible for Anguilla)
US Consular Wardens (Local)
United Kingdom High Commission
Local Consulate Advice for UK citizens:-
Canadian High Commission (also responsible for Anguilla)
Australian High Commission (also responsible for Anguilla)
Related Businesses
Local Consulate Advice for UK citizens:-
Address: Government House, The Valley, Anguilla,
US Consular Wardens
Address: The Valley, Anguilla,
Tel: +1 264 497 8177 (Anguilla) /
+1 410 505 8661 (USA)... Read More
Visa Agencies
Address: Anguilla,
Events
Festival del Mar, Island Harbour. A celebration held at Easter to celebrate Anguilla’s seafaring heritage in a colourful festival.
Anguilla Summer festival is held during the 1st week of August.
Emergencies
Emergencies 911
Anguilla SAR (Search and Rescue)
To initiate a rescue at sea call MRCC Fort-de-France (Martinique).
They will hear you on VHF Ch 16 anywhere from Northern St Vincent to half way between Guadeloupe and Antigua via several sensitive radio repeaters.
They monitor comms 24/7 and can speak both French and English.
https://www.facebook.com/MRCCFortdeFrance
Publications
Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean: Atlantic Pilot Atlas
A book anyone planning an Atlantic crossing, cruising the Caribbean or the Mediterranean should not be without. By: James Clarke Published by: Adlard Coles Nautical (5th Edn, Feb 2011) See review here. ... Read More
Atlantic, Caribbean: A Thousand Miles From Anywhere
Following Dolphins Under My Bed and Turtles in Our Wake comes the third leg of the Claytons' voyage, two early retirees who decided to live life sailing from place to place to fulfil their dream. This book covers their Atlantic crossing and cruising the Caribbean on the third leg of... Read More
Caribbean: A Cruising Guide to the Lesser Antilles 2.0 (Volume II: Leeward Islands)
This guide was produced by Frank Virgintino in 2014 and originally was available to download for free from the freecruisingguide.com website. This website is no longer in operation and all Virgintino's guides must now be purchased through Amazon. The SSCA [www.ssca.org] have all guides on their website - available to members.... Read More
Caribbean: Cruising Guide to The Leeward Islands
By Stephen J Pavlidis Published by Seaworthy Publications (2nd Edition 2012) ISBN: 9781892399366... Read MoreCaribbean: Cruising Guide to the Leeward Islands
This thirteenth edition covers the islands from Anguilla to Dominica and is an essential tool for all cruisers sailing this region. See more here. By: Chris Doyle Publisher Cruising Guides Publications - 13th Edition ISBN 13: 13: 978-0944428979... Read More
Caribbean: Cruising Guide To The Leeward Islands: Anguilla Through Dominica
Covers the islands from Anguilla to Dominica, and is an essential tool for all cruisers sailing this region. Chris Doyle, the author, spends months sailing these islands to update each edition. This book includes over a hundred up-to-date color sketch charts, full-color aerial photos of most anchorages, island pictures, and... Read MoreCaribbean: Cruising Guide to the Northern Leeward Islands
The Cruising Guide to the Northern Leeward Islands covers the islands of Anguilla, St. Martin & Sint Maarten, St. Barts, Saba, Statia, St. Kitts, Nevis, Redonda, and Montserrat. Included are over one hundred up-to-date color sketch charts, full-color aerial photos of most anchorages, island pictures, and detailed shoreside information. A free... Read More
Caribbean: Cruising Life – The Best Stories from Caribbean Compass
A collection of 49 stories by sailors cruising the Caribbean Sea, selected from the popular Caribbean Compass monthly magazine. These are first-hand tales of experiences ranging from hurricane survival to hilarious shoreside happenings, ranging throughout the Caribbean while giving glimpses of seldom-visited anchorages as well as unique perspectives on the... Read More
Caribbean: Leeward Anchorages
Depicts 43 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Anguilla, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, Saint Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Barbuda, Antigua, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Iles des Saintes and Dominica from Road Bay, Anguilla to Roseau, Dominica. The book is to be used in conjunction with navigational charts and is... Read More
Caribbean: Marina Melee
How hard can it be to run a marina in the tropics? Freshly divorced for the third time and fired from his "allowance"-paying job in the family oil business by his father as a result, George Marshall is invited by his friends Ricky and Katie May to join them on... Read More
Caribbean: Street’s Cruising Guide- Anguilla to Dominica
By Donald Street Publisher: W W Norton & Co Ltd (Revised edition (January 17, 1994) ISBN-13: 978-0393035254... Read More
Florida, Caribbean: The Reef Set (Reef Fish, Reef Creature and Reef Coral)
3 books in slipcase. Copies of: Reef Fish Identification: Florida, Caribbean & Bahamas ; (4th Edition); Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean & Bahamas (3rd Edition) and Reef Coral Identification: Florida, Caribbean & Bahamas (3rd Edition) packaged in a beautifully printed shelf case. All 3 books are Flexibinding - pages are stitched in... Read More
Reeds 9-Language Handbook
The pocket dictionary is centered around clear, color, annotated diagrams, such as parts of the rig and engine, in each nautical subject area, and makes it very easy and convenient to translate between nine languages (English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Portuguese and Greek). The diagrams can easily be... Read More
Links
caribya.com/anguilla – A useful guide to the country.
Caribbean Bound – Some useful articles and links.