Getting to Bequia has always been a part of its charm. No large cruise ships, jet airplanes, and certainly no highways connect Bequia with the rest of the world.  With a size of approximately 7 square miles and around 5,000 inhabitants, it's the ideal island getaway.

Transportation options are on small scheduled or charter aircraft, local ferries, and private or chartered yachts. Bequia, being just a bit off the beaten path, gives the traveler a chance to experience the "Original Caribbean", with its lack of crowds, casinos or high rises, and its friendly people and unspoiled natural beauty. It's likely you'll make many new friends, both local and from far off places, that share something in common; a love of nature and a love for Bequia.

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PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS

Except for nationals of Canada, and the UK all visitors must have valid passports. All visitors must have a return or ongoing ticket. Visas are not required.

US - Caribbean passport requirements.

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

We would like to recommend IRIE Travel in St. Vincent
 Ken Biby tel: 784-451-2003 e-mail irietravel@vincysurf.com
Ken will work hard to insure you a pleasurable visit.

AIR TRAVEL

Most air travelers arrive through one of our neighboring gateway islands. Departure tax for St. Vincent & Grenadines is $40 EC.

If your travel options require an overnight stay in Barbados we'd like to recommend Peach and Quiet, it's near the airport and the owners go that extra mile. Reserve early as they often fill up well in advance during high season.

If your travel plans take you through St. Vincent we recommend Chez Norris. They offer Bed & Breakfast, taxi, tours, and airport pick up and drop off. Contact them at gotalife@caribsurf.com or phone: 784-457-5237.

If your travel takes you through San Juan, Puerto Rico we recommend the Best Western Hotel for overnight stays. It is the only airport hotel and is located near the American Airlines terminal.

 From North America:

   American, USAir, Delta, Caribbean Air, Air Jamaica, and Air Canada fly to Barbados with connecting flights on LIAT Airlines to St. Vincent and a short ferry ride to Bequia. There are also charter and shared charters available direct to Bequia on The Grenadine Air Alliance - comprised of Air Mustique, SVG Air, and TIA2000.

   American Airlines also flies to Puerto Rico connecting on  American Eagle to Canouan followed by SVGAir to Bequia, or LIAT to St. Vincent from San Juan and then ferry to Bequia.

   American Eagle, Caribbean Air, Air Jamaica  fly to Grenada with scheduled connections to Bequia on SVGAir.  SVGAir also offers charter service throughout much of the Caribbean.

 From Europe:

 France:  Air France and other lines to Martinique, then LIAT  to St. Vincent and ferry to Bequia. 
 Germany:  Condor from Frankfurt to St. Lucia (Fridays only) then Air Mustique  to Bequia. 
United Kingdom:  British Airways, Virgin Atlantic - Gatwick to Barbados then shared charter direct to Bequia on SVGAir, Air Mustique, or TIA2000.
Or you may take LIAT, Caribbean Star, or BWIA to St. Vincent and ferry to Bequia.

 Air Carriers to Bequia:
(The Bequia airport code is BQU)
The Grenadine Air Alliance
 offers shared charter departures between Barbados and Bequia

Mustique Airways  St.Vincent 784 458 4380 info@mustique.com www.mustique.com	Trans Island Air 2000  Barbados 246-418-1654 or 1655 info@tia2000.com	SVGAir  St. Vincent 784 457 5124 svgair@caribsurf.com www.svgair.com
Air Carriers to St. Vincent: (Saint Vincent code is SVD)

International Carriers:

Caribbean Air(BWIA),    Air Canada,  Air Condor,  Virgin Atlantic, USAir

American Airlines,  Delta Air, Air France,  British Airways,  Air Jamaica

Private Jet Charter - Jets International is more than luxury private air charter. Our award-winning technology is changing the way people fly.

Ferry Schedules:

For travelers connecting through St. Vincent, Bequia Express and Admiralty Transport run ferries from Kingstown to Port Elizabeth, Bequia  for a fee of $20 EC one-way, $35 EC return. Travel time about 1 hour, pay on board. Allow 15-20 minutes from E.T. Joshua airport to the ferry pier in Kingstown.

Ferry Schedules are currently in flux. If you are making a connection please call the ferry company direct or check with the Tourism representatives for current departure times. The old schedule is shown below as a general guide.

Phone contact:
Admiralty Transport 784 458 3348
Bequia Express 784 458 3472

Sailings from St. Vincent to Bequia (old)
(Please confirm schedules with the transport companies a day prior to departure if you have a plane to catch)

Sailing from Bequia to St. Vincent (old)