Getting here
If flying from outside of the Caribbean we recommend flying to Grantley Adams International Airport BARBADOS (BGI).
International arrivals into Barbados are in the early afternoon, which (assuming no outbound delays) allows convenient onward connection to Bequia. The following local airlines fly direct to Bequia from Barbados:
Flights from Barbados direct to Bequia
SVG Air offers scheduled daily flights from Barbados to Bequia, which are designed to connect with incoming international flights. Flying time is approximately 55 minutes, reaching Bequia in the late afternoon. SVG Air also offers charter flights from Barbados to Bequia. Contact res@svgair.com for both reservations and enquiries.
Mustique Airways offers both charter and regular flights from Barbados to Bequia. Contact info@mustique.com for both reservations and enquiries.
For alternatives to direct flights see base of page.
Stopping enroute
If you would like to stay in Barbados on route we recommend The Crane or The Yellow Bird Hotel.
Getting to TradeWinds
You will arrive at J F Mitchell Airport, Bequia. Once you have provided us with your flight details TradeWinds Cruise Club will arrange for guests to be collected by taxi from the airport and brought to the marina. This is at the guests own expense and costs approximately US$17.00. The airport is tiny and there is only one exit so the taxi will find you easily.
You will be expected to present a completed Immigration form provided by your incoming airline. Visitors must also be able to show a return ticket out of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Arriving early
You are welcome to arrive in Bequia early and stay at Tradewinds by the Sea (ask our reservations team for more information: reservations@tradewindscruiseclub.com) or Frangipani Hotel.
Contacting the base
If you experience delays and you feel that you cannot get to the base in time then please call 784-457-3407 leaving your name(s) and a short description of the problem along with contact details for where you are.
Leaving Bequia
You are required to pay a national departure tax of EC$40 (about US$16) for each passenger leaving St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Please note that it is illegal to take anything at all from the Tobago Cays other than pictures. This includes corals, sea-shells and stones.
We do not recommend that you purchase anything made from animal products (Turtle, Whalebone, Shark tooth etc), as these will most likely be seized by Customs in your home country.
Alternative routes
We do not recommend taking an alternative route, but should you these few trips will assist you.
Flying via St.Vincent
You can fly from Barbados to St.Vincent. After arriving at the airport in St. Vincent guests should take a taxi (approximately US$12) to the ferry dock in Kingstown to catch the ferry to Bequia - either the Admiral (green) or the Bequia Express I or II (red and white). TradeWinds Cruise Club will organise a taxi for you at your expense. Journey from the airport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Once at the ferry dock, guests must pass through the Grenadines Wharf terminal booth, where they will be asked to pay EC$1 in wharf "user fee". Pay for your ferry ticket on board. Fares are approximately US$8 one way. US dollars will be accepted by both taxis and ferries at about 2.60 to the EC$.
DEPARTURE ST VINCENT
Weekdays: 8am; 11.30am; 1pm; 4pm; 4.30pm; 6pm
Saturdays: 8am; 9am; 12noon; 12.30pm; 6pm; 7pm
Sundays: 8.30am; 9am; 6pm; 7pm
Departures are subject to change.
Should you wish to stay overnight you can stay at Fairview Hotel and Beachcombers Hotel. Please say that you are booking as a TradeWinds Cruise Club Member.
If staying in St Vincent we recommend that you should excerice caution when going out at night. Ask your hotel receptionist or concierge for local information, such as areas it is best to visit at night.
From USA via San Juan
LIAT: There is currently a daily direct flight from San Juan to St. Vincent, arriving at 6:15pm. Take the ferry to Bequia to complete your journey. Please note that if this flight is delayed you may need to stay overnight in St.Vincent at your expense and take the first ferry in the morning.
Via St.Lucia
The flight to St.Lucia goes to the International Airport which is at one end of the Island. The local airport is at the other. To travel from one to the other you will need to take a long (approximately 4 hours) taxi trip. Please note that connections to St.Vincent are sporadic.
Via Trinidad
Some major carriers fly into Trinidad; however, connections may require overnighting and are more limited in the event of a delay with your internatonal carrier.
Need more information?
See our further information section for information on visas, currency, weather and more.
Please note that all pricing was correct at the time of publication.
