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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.
View Bequia Dive Adventures in a larger map 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. TRAVEL ASSISTANCE We would
like to recommend IRIE Travel in
St. Vincent 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.
Air Carriers to Bequia:
International Carriers: Caribbean Air, Air Canada, Air Condor, Virgin Atlantic, USAir American Airlines, Delta Air, Air France, British Airways, Air Jamaica
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 20 minutes from E.T. Joshua airport to the ferry pier in Kingstown. If you are making an important connection
please call the ferry company direct or check with the
Tourism representatives for
current departure times. Bequia Express 784 458 3472 |
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