Tailor-made St Vincent and the Grenadines holidays shaped around your passions

In St Vincent and the Grenadines, you can laze on powdery sands cocktail in hand, dine on seafood fresh off a boat, sip rum punch at sunset, or switch off completely on a private island. A little-visited corner of the Caribbean, these islands offer quiet beaches and local character as well as a lush landscape of lowland rainforest.

If you’d prefer something more active, you could spend your days kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling, or diving, walking a coastal path to little fishing villages and ruined forts, hiking along forest trails to volcanic craters, or taking a boat trip to spot dolphins, whales, turtles, and flying fish.

From private island retreats to family-run guesthouses and heritage hotels, St Vincent and the Grenadines offers a wide range of places to stay. For example, you could opt for a chic resort with kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkelling off the beach, stay in a garden cottage next to a restored plantation house, or choose a beachfront villa on a secluded private island. For some ideas, browse our collection of places to stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

St Vincent and the Grenadines is made up of 32 islands but only nine are inhabited, and most visitors head to Bequia, St Vincent, Palm Island, or Petit St Vincent. St Vincent is the largest of the islands and home to the village-like capital, Kingstown. You can hike up the volcanic caldera of La Soufrière in its mountainous interior or relax on sweeping bays.

Bequia, the largest of the Grenadine islands, has a laid-back charm, white-sand beaches, and vibrant coral reefs. For some of the best snorkelling in the Caribbean, take a trip to Tobago Cays, a marine park of five uninhabited islands enclosed by a huge horseshoe reef where leatherback turtles and shoals of tropical fish can be seen.

For seclusion and exclusivity, though, the private island retreats of Petit St Vincent and Palm Island offer luxury villas, pristine beaches, and turquoise seas.

It takes around 11 hours to fly from the UK to St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The time zone in St Vincent and the Grenadines is UTC-4 hours. Daylight Savings Time is not observed here.

Taxis are the best way to get around the islands in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Fares are set by the government, but taxis don’t have meters so agree on a price before starting your journey. Local ferries run between the islands, or you could also opt to rent a private boat and island hop on your own timetable.

Use our travel tool to find up-to-date visa and passport requirements for St Vincent and the Grenadines. Enter where you’re travelling to and from (including any stopover destinations en route or flight layovers), along with your intended travel dates and passport details, for a full list of requirements.

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Speak to your doctor about vaccine advice for St Vincent and the Grenadines and ensure you’re up to date with the recommended vaccinations at home. You can also check the suggested vaccinations on the Travel Health Pro website.