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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.
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
International Carriers:
Caribbean Air(BWIA),
Air Canada,
Air Condor,
Virgin Atlantic,
USAir
American Airlines,
Delta Air,
Air France,
British Airways,
Air Jamaica
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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)
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Monday-Friday: |
8:00am |
9:00am |
11:30am |
12:30pm |
1:00pm |
4:00pm |
4:30pm |
6:00pm |
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Saturday |
8:15am |
8:30am |
12 noon |
12:30pm |
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6:00pm |
7:00pm |
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Sundays/Holidays |
8:30am |
9:00am |
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6:00pm |
7:00pm |
Sailing from Bequia to St.
Vincent (old)
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Monday-Friday: |
6:30am |
8:30am |
9:30am |
10:15am |
2:00pm |
3:00pm |
4:30pm |
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Saturday |
6:30am |
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9:30am |
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4:30pm |
5.:00pm |
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Sundays/Holidays |
7:00am |
7:30am |
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4:30pm |
5:00pm |
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