Overview
From Bequia and Mustique in the north down to Petit St. Vincent in the south is just 21 minutes of latitude - yet it contains an area that is still regarded by many yachting visitors as the most ‘prime cruising grounds’ throughout the entire Caribbean.
With each island of this archipelago within sight of its predecessor, there are no long passages to travel – just a beautiful range of islands to visit, with each one offering something new and memorable.
As part of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) jurisdiction, the Southern Grenadines archipelago offers top-class services for charter and leisure yachts, their guests and crew alike – from the first-class hotels, bars and dining facilities found on Mustique, through to Canouan’s stunning Mandarin Oriental Hotel & Resort, famous Jim Fazio golf course and amazing health spa. Add to this Canouan’s Sandy Lane Yacht Club Superyacht Marina , with the convenient jet port facility alongside it, one can easily plan an excellent cruising itinerary for the owner or charter guests in the southern Grenadines.
The colourful delights of Mayreau and Union Island add more colour and charm to complete the experience: where kiteboarding excursions are now ‘de rigeur’.
This network of islands – with great anchorages, sandy beaches and blue waters – is accessible by daily flights into Union Island airport and Canouan’s jet port, directly from Grenada, Barbados and St. Lucia. There are also excellent direct international connections to mainland St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport – where guests can then be transferred down to each island, accordingly.
Yachts clear in and out – once only – within the Grenadines archipelago, and there are professional yacht agents on hand throughout all the islands, who can arrange your clearances and provide logistical support for the entire duration of your stay.
NB* Hurricane Beryl crossed the islands of the southern Grenadines, severely impacting Union Island, Mayreau, Palm Island, PSV and the Grenada Islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique as a category 5 Hurricane on 1st July 2024, causing widespread destruction to buildings and land. The Grenadines islands of Canouan, Mustique and Bequia also suffered damages but these islands were back up and running for the 2024/25 season.
With support from St Vincent and international charities, clearing and rebuilding remains ongoing on the badly affected islands, and a lot of the key infrastructure for yachting visitors has already been or will be restored for the start of the winter yachting season. We have listed the key services that are back up and running. Most of the landlines for services may be down, so utilise cell and email contacts if the landline contacts don’t work.
The Grenadines are absolutely open for yachting business, actively welcoming visitors.
Our heartfelt thoughts and support remain with the communities affected by this devastating storm. Please do visit the islands and support them.
October 2024
