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St. Vincent & The Grenadines Travel Guide

Welcome to St. Vincent & The Grenadines, 'Yachtsman's Paradise'!

St. Vincent & The Grenadines, one of the most popular destinations for leisure sailors, has both French and British colonial history. The islands of Saint Vincent & The Grenadines include the main island of Saint Vincent and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines, a chain of small islands and cays.

St. Vincent & The Grenadines Fast Facts

Great for: yachting
Location: Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles
Population: 120,000
Size: 150 sq miles
Capital city: Kingstown
Airport: E.T. Joshua Airport, Kingston, SVD
J.F. Mitchell Airport, Bequia, BQU
Language: English
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (EC$ or XCD) - check exchange rate
Time Zone: UTC-4
Area code: 784

Did you know?
Parts of the Walt Disney film 'The Pirates of the Caribbean' were filmed on St. Vincent & The Grenadines.

St. Vincent & The Grenadines Travel Tips

England and France fought several wars over St. Vincent & The Grenadines. The French settled here at the beginning of the 18th century, and built the first plantations to grow sugar, cotton and tobacco. The island of St. Vincent was ceded to the British in 1763, and then retaken by the French. Finally, according to the Treaty of Paris it was ceded again to the British. The islands gained their full independence only in 1979.

St. Vincent & the Grenadines are also known as 'The Jewles of the Caribbean'. St. Vincent has a mountainous interior, having La Soufriere, an active volcano in the north rising to 4,000 ft (1,220 m) as its highest point, and a sheltered and indented coastline on the Leeward coast, while the Grenadines are comprised of Bequia, Mustique, Mount Royal, Canouan and Union Island. These small, unspoiled islands are the perfect getaway for romance and discovery. The best way to explore the Southern Grenadines is with a sailing yacht.

St. Vincent & the Grenadines are not only popular among leisure sailors, but snorkelers and divers are also drawn by the region's underwater attractions, especially the coral-luscious Tobago Cays.

Things To Do in St. Vincent & The Grenadines

VC ParksNature & Wildlife VC LandmarksLandmarks VC BeachesBeaches VC DivingDiving & Snorkeling

The best way to explore St. Vincent & The Grenadines is probably with a sailing yacht. There are a number of beautiful beaches, some underwater attractions and a chain of several uninhabited small islands and cays to explore.

VC ParksNature & Wildlife:

La Sufriere - Reaching the top of this 4,000-foot active volcano in the north requires a four-hour hike through the rainforest.

Dark View or "Darview" Falls - A spectacular area with a set of falls, located up the mountain from Richmond Beach on the Leeward side of St. Vincent. The first fall is easily accessed. Another fall is located further up with a more challenging trail.  

Botanical Gardens, Kingston - This is the oldest botanical garden in the Western Hemisphere. Featuring many species of exotic plants.

VC LandmarksLandmarks:

Fort Charlotte - This British fortress, built in 1806, was named after the wife of England’s King George III. Overlooking the bay of Kingstown the fort was created as a protection from French invaders. It housed 600 troops and had 34 guns. Today, it’s a museum.

Fort Duvernette - This 19th century fortress, near Young Island, can be reached by ferry.

VC BeachesBeaches:

Salt Whistle Bay - A pristine, tropical beach, protected from the rough Atlantic waters.

Macaroni Beach - A popular beach, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Princess Margaret Beach and Friendship Bay - These are one of Bequia's most popular beaches.

Richmond Beach - A less crowded, beautiful beach.

VC DivingDiving and Snorkeling:

Tobago Cays Marine Park - Great for diving and snorkeling.

Industry Bay - A great spot for snorkeling.

Horseshoe Reef - A shallow reef, located along the Tobago Cays, great for snorkeling.

Sail Rock - An underwater mountain, which is a good location to view corals and marine life.

The Wrecks - A popular dive site with two old wrecks in Kingston Harbor, and the nearby Seimstrand.

Cathedral - This reef is positioned on a steep slope. It’s covered with corals and sponges.

Entry Requirements to St. Vincent & The Grenadines

  • All Americans are required to present a passport to enter and re-enter the United States.
  • Non-U.S. citizens, please contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country to which you are traveling to determine your entry/visa requirements.
  • Passport, visa and travel advisory information may be found at the U.S. Department of State's St. Vincent & The Grenadines pages. Although most travel to international destinations is completed without incident, Caribbean-TravelDeals.com urges passengers to review travel prohibitions, warnings, announcements and advisories prior to booking.

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