Island in Grenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Bequia
Small, friendly Grenadines island built around Port Elizabeth's harbor: sailors, snorkeling and quiet beaches. Everything is a ferry ride away, so expect small-island prices and limited services.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$2,780–4,070Comfortable, one person · EC$7,500–11,000Details
- Value for money19/100Better value than 18% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goDec–AprWarmest: Sep, 29°CDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledMost water is rainwater or desalinated, and varies by building; drink bottled or filtered water, which is sold in town.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: spoken almost everywhereDetails
- Doctor's visit$37–74Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundFerry from KingstownWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMostly cashCards at hotels and some restaurants; cash needed for taxis, ferries, bakeries and bars.Details
Where to stay in Bequia
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Port Elizabeth (Admiralty Bay) | Harbor town: ferries, shops, restaurants, guesthouses |
| Lower Bay | Long beach with beach bars, a calmer stay |
| Friendship Bay | Quiet south coast, hotels and Moonhole-area villas |
Apps that work in Bequia
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Taxis: No ride apps. Taxis wait at the ferry dock and can be booked by calling or your hotel.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
- Mostly cash Cards at hotels and some restaurants; cash needed for taxis, ferries, bakeries and bars. ATM at Port Elizabeth can be out of service.
- Currency: Dollar (XCD). US$1 ≈ EC$2.70 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs in Kingstown, Bequia and Mustique; few elsewhere, so carry cash to the smaller islands.
- Tipping: A 10% service charge is often added; otherwise tip 10%.
- Paying by phone: Contactless cards work only in a few places; mobile wallets are rare.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Passport must be valid 6 months beyond arrival.
- A yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
- A food import licence is needed to bring food in (foot-and-mouth disease controls).
Emergency numbers
Police 999 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 998
Plugs
Type A, C, E, I, K · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Digicel or Flow prepaid SIMs at Kingstown shops with passport; coverage is thinner on the smaller Grenadines. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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