Saint Vincent and the Grenadines travel guide

Getting there

Argyle International Airport on Saint Vincent has regional and some long-haul flights, and smaller airports serve Bequia, Canouan, Mustique and Union Island. Ferries and yachts link the islands to Grenada and other neighbours.

Best time to visit: Dec–May – dry season with steady sailing winds.

Tougher months: August to October – peak hurricane season with heavier rain.

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Time zone: America/Puerto_Rico. Compare with your local time.

Visas: in our passport dataset, 186 of 198 other passports can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 12 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.

Background: Visa policy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Wikipedia).

Official advisory: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 2026-07-07). Read the advisory.

Source and more: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines travel facts on RoamSun

Stay

Most trips to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are based around Kingstown, Bequia or Tobago Cays. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.

Typical daily budget: about US$70–110 for a backpacker and US$160–300 mid-range, per person.

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Connect

Plug types: A, C, E, G, I, K. Voltage: 230 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.

Calling code: +1784.

Mobile data: read the travel eSIM setup guide before you fly so the plan is installed and ready on landing.

Source: Advinne eSIM guide · RoamSun

Do

• Kingstown (Saint Vincent · capital): A busy port town with stone arcades, markets and the historic Botanical Gardens.
• Bequia (Grenadines · island): A charming sailing hub with beaches, boat builders and a friendly harbour village.
• Tobago Cays (Grenadines · marine park): A protected reef and islets famous for turtles and dazzling water.
• Mustique (Grenadines · private island): An exclusive island known for its beaches and famous visitors.
• Union Island (Grenadines · island): A gateway to the southern Grenadines with kitesurfing and hilltop views.
• La Soufrière (North Saint Vincent · volcano): A challenging hike to a dramatic crater in the island's rugged north.
• Mayreau (Grenadines · island): A tiny, car-free island with the gorgeous Salt Whistle Bay.

Things to do

• Snorkel the Tobago Cays. Swim with green turtles in a marine park of tiny uninhabited islands and reefs.
• Hike La Soufrière. Climb through rainforest to the crater rim of the island's active volcano.
• Swim at Dark View Falls. Cross a bamboo bridge to bathe beneath twin waterfalls on the leeward coast.
• Sail the Grenadines. Charter a boat or hop on a ferry to explore Bequia, Mayreau, Canouan and Union Island.
• Visit the Botanical Gardens. Stroll through one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Americas, in Kingstown.
• Explore Bequia. Watch traditional boatbuilding and relax on Princess Margaret Beach.
• See Wallilabou Bay. Visit the bay that served as a set for pirate films, with remnants of the props.
• Climb Fort Charlotte. Enjoy sweeping views over Kingstown and the Grenadines from an eighteenth-century fort.

Source: full Saint Vincent and the Grenadines guide on RoamSun

Eat and drink

• Roasted breadfruit and fried jackfish – the national dish
• Callaloo soup – leafy greens with coconut
• Buljol – salt fish with peppers and tomatoes
• Bakes – fried bread

Source: RoamSun Saint Vincent and the Grenadines guide

Money and safety

Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD). Currency and plug checker.

Tipping: 10% often added; extra for good service.

Emergency numbers: 999 or 911 police, fire & ambulance.

• The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.
• Cards are accepted in hotels and larger businesses, but carry cash for buses and small vendors; ATMs are in main towns.
• The islands are generally safe, but avoid isolated areas at night in Kingstown and keep valuables secure.
• Hike La Soufrière with a guide and check volcanic activity alerts before you go.

Source: RoamSun Saint Vincent and the Grenadines facts