Bequia

Bequia is a relaxed and friendly Caribbean island with an international flair, tailor-made for sailing enthusiasts, beach lovers and honeymooners.

Enjoy white sand beaches, sheltered bays, turquoise seas and a selection of lovely hotels, well appointed villas and apartments, and excellent restaurants and bars. Don’t miss our world famous Easter Regatta.

Escape to Bequia, drop anchor and unwind!

 

WHAT TO DO IN BEQUIA
Sail into the magnificent Admiralty Bay, drop anchor and explore the wonderful Belmont Walkway, enjoy the party atmosphere of our world famous Easter Regatta and the Bequia Music Fest.

Discover the amazing craftsmanship of our model boat builders, take a water taxi ride to one of our beautiful beaches, try snorkeling or scuba diving, go turtle watching. Whatever you do, you are sure to have great fun on Bequia.

 

BEQUIA’S BEACHES
White sand, turquoise seas and secluded bays. Bequia’s beaches invite you to relax and spend time unwinding.

Most beaches have restaurants or bars nearby though some are more secluded. There is something for everyone – whatever your preference.

Popular beach destinations include: Princess Margaret Beach, Lower Bay Beach, Friendship Bay Beach, Spring Bay Beach, Industry Bay Beach.

 

BEQUIA SAILING
Bequia has been a favourite destination of sea-farers for hundreds of years. Our lovely Port Elizabeth is full of yachting supplies and services and our great beaches, bars and restaurants make Bequai the perfect shore leave.Sail into Bequia

Admiralty Bay on Bequia’s leeward coast offers a sheltered and popular anchorage for visiting sailboats and motor yachts. Port Elizabeth is a port of entry and provides customs clearance.

 

TURTLE WATCHING
Get close up to sea turtles, swim with them, learn how to protect them. Discover your eco side.

The Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary is located on Park Bay, a little further to the north of Spring and Industry. As well as the enjoyment of seeing juvenile sea turtles, it is also an educational experience. To see green turtles in the wild, one of the best places to visit is the Tobago Cays. You can book a boat trip there from one of the operators along the waterfront in Port Elizabeth.

 

DIVING & SNORKELING IN BEQUIA
Easy and enjoyable snorkeling and scuba diving is right on your doorstep on Bequia. Jump in.

Great diving for all experience levels
Bequia is an excellent place to learn how to scuba dive. Dive operators offer professional dive certification courses as well as try-dive adventures.

The colourful fish, clear waters and fascinating marine creatures around our shores will have you coming back for more.

For experienced divers, you’ll love our critters and colourful reefs and you can explore our interesting shipwrecks as well, all within recreational dive depths.

Most scuba diving is along the leeward coast and dive sites are a very short boat ride away.

Snorkeling
Snorkeling is particularly good at Spring Bay and Industry Bay on the windward side of Bequia. These gorgeous beaches make a great base for snorkeling trips.

 

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Trips & Equipment Rental
You will find operators located along Belmont Walkway in Port Elizabeth where you can take a dive course, book a scheduled boat dive, a snorkeling trip, or just rent equipment.

 

BEQUIA’S HERITAGE
Immerse yourself in Bequia’s maritime tradition and discover why it’s the model sailboat capital of the world.

The Bequia Maritime Museum is located on the road from Port Elizabeth to Hamilton. Here you can enjoy an informative guided tour and learn how our Scottish ancestors introduced the art of boat building, as well as how the tradition of whaling began and continues to this day. The museum also contains a selection of intricately fashioned model boats, including detailed replicas of historic vessels.

Located nearby is Sargeant’s Model Boat shop, just one of several in this area, where locally crafted model boats are both on display and for sale.

The ruin of Fort Hamilton is located on the northern end of Admiralty Bay. Essentially a canon battery and look-out, the fort was constructed by the British in the 1700s. Though little of the fortification remains, you can still see cannons as well as enjoy a panoramic view of the bay.

 

EXPLORE BEQUIA
The beautiful island of Bequia is located just 9 miles to the south of St. Vincent.

It has an area of approximately 7 square miles and its topography combines hills, coastal woodland, fertile plains, coconut plantations, steep cliffs, protected coves and bays, and pristine white sand beaches. The main town is Port Elizabeth which is located on the leeward side of the island on Admiralty Bay, a large natural anchorage that is sheltered from prevailing winds.

Bequia Tourism Association
The population of Bequia is about 4,500 and the official language is English.

The Bequia Tourism Association office is prominently located outside the main ferry wharf. It has maps, brochures, souvenirs and its friendly staff can help you arrange tours, taxis and accommodation.