The Bequia Express offers daily round-trip service to Bequia from St. Vincent. Fares for adults cost around EC$25 (about $10) and fares for kids cost between EC$15 and EC$20 (about $5 to $7). For boat service to the surrounding islands, you’ll want to check with your accommodations. Your hotel may recommend chartering a boat – the most convenient option for island-hopping.

The best way to get around St. Vincent Island is by taxi. Taxis are plentiful and fares are reasonable for short trips. Taking a cab is probably the easiest way to get to your hotel from St. Vincent’s E.T. Joshua Airport (SVD), located a few miles southeast of Kingstown. The Government sets the rates for fares, but taxis are unmetered and you should always check the fare before taking a ride. Fares are raised for travel at night or early in the morning. Tipping is suggested at 10% of the fare. The drivers are generally courteous and friendly.

Renting your own car on St. Vincent Island is an option, but it’s not recommended as roads can be somewhat tough to navigate due to potholes, steep turns, and aggressive drivers. Driving on the island is on the left side of the road. You’ll need to present a valid driver’s license as well as a temporary local license, which you can pick up from the police station on Bay Street in Kingstown or at the Revenue Office located in Port Elizabeth, Bequia. If you do decide to rent a car, be sure to know the driving rules of St. Vincent.

If driving on unfamiliar roads isn’t your thing, consider booking a guided tour. Several companies offer full-day tours that cover the island’s main attractions.

Buses are the main mode of transportation for locals and are a cheap way to get around. However, be prepared for slow speeds and crowded conditions. The local buses are colorfully painted and link the major towns and villages. The central bus terminal is at the New Kingstown Fish Market. Fares range from around ED$1.50 to ED$3.00. Minibuses, which stop on demand rather than at bus stops, run frequently between Kingstown and the popular hotel areas of Indian Bay and Villa.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

St Vincent and the Grenadines exudes an exotic, tropical island getaway and a playground for the rich and famous. The idyllic island archipelago nestled in the heart of the Caribbean is famed for its sparkling white sandy beaches, charming palm-lined bays, glistening blue waters, and soaring emerald volcanic mountains. Kingstown is the colorful colonial capital of St. Vincent lined by quaint cobblestone streets and historic buildings, known for its churches such as St. George`s Anglican Cathedral, and a bustling authentic local marketplace and unique dining opportunities. The rural islands and cays scattered throughout the surrounding seas such as Mustique, Bequia, Mayreau, Canouan, Union Island, Palm Island, and Petit St. Vincent which is home to the posh Petit St. Vincent Resort, along with celebrity mansions, untouched beaches and gorgeous tropical waters. The marine park found in the picture-perfect Tobago Cays is ringed by vibrant coral reefs, a superb snorkeling destination, championship golf on lush verdant greens can be found in Canouan, guided hikes up La Soufriere volcano the highest peak on St. Vincent, cool off in refreshing pools under hidden cascading waterfalls in the rainforest, and learn about the unique flora and fauna of the islands.

St Vincent Island and the Grenadines boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Caribbean. This string of 36 emerald volcanic islands stretches south towards Grenada, with numerous white-sand beaches and palm-lined bays, where beautiful yachts line the bay. Enjoy lazing along the beaches, exploring coral reefs, and day-tripping to the Grenadines` rural island and cays. Diving is excellent, and coral reefs border many of the beaches, with fantastic snorkeling just off the shore. Days on St. Vincent & The Grenadines consist of lazing along white-sand beaches, exploring coral reefs, and day-tripping to the Grenadines’ rural islands and cays.

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