Sombrero, Anguilla

Island Small offshore islet of Anguilla, seabird nesting site

A small, uninhabited islet associated with Anguilla, Sombrero has a lighthouse and seabird colonies. Boat trips stop nearby for diving and snorkeling around offshore reefs; landings are rare and usually require permission.

Sombrero is a small, uninhabited islet belonging to Anguilla in the Caribbean. The island is isolated and notable for its seabird colonies and a built lighthouse.

There is no permanent civilian settlement and visits are restricted; the island’s main features are its steep coastal cliffs, seabird nesting areas and the lighthouse structure. It is of interest mainly to conservationists and occasional authorised visitors.

The islet has been used intermittently for navigational and limited resource purposes in past centuries; there are remains of earlier human activity associated with maritime use. It has not been developed for tourism.

Sombrero lies offshore from the main island of Anguilla in the northern Caribbean and is administered as part of Anguilla.

Uninhabited seabird island: Generally uninhabited and managed for wildlife values, with a lighthouse present on the island.

How to Get to Sombrero, Anguilla #

Sombrero (Hat Island) is uninhabited and remote; there are no regular public ferries. Access is by private boat from Anguilla or nearby islands and requires careful planning due to limited landing sites and environmental/protected-status considerations. If you plan a visit, arrange a licensed private charter from Anguilla and check Anguillian authorities for landing permission and safety guidance.

There are no scheduled passenger services; landing can be difficult and may be restricted, so allow for tides, weather and permission requirements when arranging transport.

Tips for Visiting Sombrero, Anguilla #

Sombrero (Hat Island) is protected and largely off-limits to casual landings - plan to view and photograph it from a boat and avoid attempts to land without explicit permission from Anguillan authorities.
If you do arrange an approach, make prior contact with Anguilla's environmental or port authorities: the island hosts seabird colonies and sensitive habitats that are actively managed.
Visit in the Caribbean dry season (roughly November-April) when sea conditions are most settled for short offshore trips; rough seas can make viewing or landing dangerous outside that window.