A
enjoyable way to arrive in Bequia is by local ferry boat departing from the
nations capital, Kingstown, on St. Vincent. Allow 15-20 minutes from E.T. Joshua airport to the ferry pier in Kingstown. If you have extra
time investigate the port area or visit the colorful market place.
Your taxi driver can suggest temporary baggage storage or store
onboard and take a walk. If time permits, take a short drive to the
Botanical Gardens or visit the beautiful old churches nearby. Bequia
Express and Admiralty Transport run ferries from Kingstown to Port
Elizabeth, Bequia. The anticipation of arrival by sea is not to
be missed! The fare is $20 EC one-way $35 EC return (with same
company). Distance
is approximately nine miles and travel time is about 1
hour, you pay on board. There is a ferry terminal in Kingstown
with A/C and snack bar. Mandatory charge is $5 EC.
Fly into St. Vincent on LIAT, SVG Air, and Mustique Airways.
Ferry
Schedules
Special Note:
Arriving
passengers traveling to Bequia through St. Vincent should plan their
arrivals before 5 PM M-F to connect with the last ferry at 6 PM. Last
ferry service on Saturday, Sundays and holidays leaves for Bequia at 7 PM.
If you must overnight in St. Vincent we can recommend the
Cobblestone Inn, near the
ferry pier. You may want to consider a
power boat to arrive in Bequia the
same day. Costs are set by the captain and can be shared by a group.
NEWS: A new fast
ferry called Jaden Sun now runs between the islands, increasing access to
all the Grenadines.
If you are making an important connection please call the ferry company direct or
check with the
Tourism
representatives for current departure times.
Phone contact:
Admiralty Transport 784 458 3348 and Bequia Express 784 458 3472
