Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Bequia
The official destination site identifies Bequia's Port Elizabeth, beaches, and island experiences.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Cruise planning
Research Port Elizabeth, Bequia cruise calls before you travel.
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Schedule note
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At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Port code
VCBQU
Coordinates
13.000, -61.217
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Bequia is a small Grenadines tender call centered on Port Elizabeth and Admiralty Bay, with beaches connected by foot, boat, or taxi.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Arrival
Usually tenders
Town access
Walkable
Can you explore independently?
Port Elizabeth is walkable from the landing; use a water taxi or local taxi for beaches and outlying island stops. Port Elizabeth, Belmont Walkway, Princess Margaret Beach, Lower Bay, and island viewpoints are key anchors.
VoyagePro planning verdict
This port works best when you confirm the exact arrival point, choose one coherent plan, and protect the return to the ship with a comfortable time buffer.
Best for
- •Travelers who confirm the exact arrival point
- •A focused local plan
- •One well-timed longer outing
Needs extra planning when
- •Your transfer or pickup point has not been confirmed
- •Your itinerary depends on several tightly timed stops
- •Your plan assumes every attraction can be reached on foot
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Bequia.
Step off the ship with a plan
Arrival, terminals and getting into town
Confirm the actual berth first—local access can change substantially between terminals.
Where your ship arrives
Cruise ships anchor in Admiralty Bay and tender passengers to the Port Elizabeth waterfront.
Getting into town
Port Elizabeth is walkable from the landing; use a water taxi or local taxi for beaches and outlying island stops.
Port shuttle
Agree the return time and landing with any water taxi, and retain a road taxi for an island circuit.
Taxi and local transport
Agree the return time and landing with any water taxi, and retain a road taxi for an island circuit.
Airport and hotel transfers
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Bequia.
What official and local sources say
Local details from reviewed sources
A concise summary of useful details found in port, municipal, transport, terminal, and tourism material.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Bequia.
Build a realistic day
Choose a plan by time in port
Start with the usable time you have ashore, then leave a comfortable return margin.
Quick call
2–3 hours
Keep the day close to the port and choose one or two reliable nearby stops.
Half day
4–6 hours
Port Elizabeth, Belmont Walkway, Princess Margaret Beach, Lower Bay, and island viewpoints are key anchors. Port Elizabeth is walkable from the landing; use a water taxi or local taxi for beaches and outlying island stops.
Long call
7+ hours
Port Elizabeth, Belmont Walkway, Princess Margaret Beach, Lower Bay, and island viewpoints are key anchors. Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Bequia.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Mobility overview
Tender steps, small water taxis, uneven walkways, heat, and sand are substantial access factors.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Bequia.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Not checking the arrival point
2
Assuming everything is walkable
3
Leaving no return margin
Keep the ship's all-aboard time as a hard deadline and allow extra time for weather, traffic, queues, security, or tender operations.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Bequia.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Port Elizabeth, Bequia port questions
These answers use the reviewed operational fields above; check the linked source when a detail affects a booking or transfer.
Will the ship dock or tender?
Cruise ships anchor in Admiralty Bay and tender passengers to the Port Elizabeth waterfront.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Port Elizabeth is walkable from the landing; use a water taxi or local taxi for beaches and outlying island stops.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Agree the return time and landing with any water taxi, and retain a road taxi for an island circuit.
Can I explore independently?
Port Elizabeth is walkable from the landing; use a water taxi or local taxi for beaches and outlying island stops. Port Elizabeth, Belmont Walkway, Princess Margaret Beach, Lower Bay, and island viewpoints are key anchors.
What should I know about airport or hotel transfers?
Airport transfers are separate from a port-day visit; confirm the current route and timing with the airline, airport, and ship.
Source summary1 source
This section draws on information from Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Bequia.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026
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Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Port Elizabeth is walkable from the landing; use a water taxi or local taxi for beaches and outlying island stops.
Arrival location reference
Port Elizabeth, Bequia cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Local landmark
Port Elizabeth
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
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Local landmark
Belmont Walkway
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
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Beach
Princess Margaret Beach
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Plan local transport from the assigned terminal or landing rather than assuming this stop is walkable.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Coastal landmark
Lower Bay
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Scenic landmark
island viewpoints
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia. Check current access, opening hours, admission requirements, and reservations before setting out.
Use the official visitor information for directions. No sufficiently reliable geotagged match was found, so this place is intentionally not pinned.
No verified map pinPlace information
Source summary2 sources
Reviewed 2026-07-25. Location placement, transport, and attraction information retain separate sources so each can be checked and updated independently.
Live port-day planner
Plan my port day in Port Elizabeth, Bequia
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Arrival
8:00am
Departure
8:00pm
Scheduled window
12h
2 ships that day
Up to 1,002 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 6:30pm
This is a personal planning checkpoint, not the ship's official all-aboard time. Always follow the time and instructions issued onboard.
Guide match for this window
A longer outing may fit, but protect the return journey from weather, traffic, queues, and tender delays.
Schedule source summary
Dates, ships, and times come from the currently published cruise-call records. Schedules can change, and passenger totals represent available ship-capacity data rather than a forecast of people going ashore.
Destination guide
About Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Bequia is a Carib word meaning "island of the cloud." Hilly and green with several golden-sand beaches, Bequia is 9 miles (14½ km) south of St. Vincent's southwestern shore; with a population of 5,000, it's the largest of the Grenadines. Although boatbuilding, whaling, and fishing have been the predominant industries here for generations, sailing has now become almost synonymous with Bequia. Admiralty Bay is a favored anchorage for both privately owned and chartered yachts. Lodgings range from comfortable resorts and villas to cozy West Indian—style inns.
Bequia's airport and the frequent ferry service from St. Vincent make this a favorite destination for day-trippers, as well. The ferry docks in Port Elizabeth, a tiny town with waterfront bars, restaurants, and shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs—including the exquisitely detailed model sailboats that are a famous Bequia export. The Easter Regatta is held during the four-day Easter weekend, when revelers gather to watch boat races and celebrate the island's seafaring traditions with food, music, dancing, and competitive games. To see the views, villages, beaches, and boatbuilding sites around Bequia, hire a taxi at the jetty in Port Elizabeth. Several usually line up under the almond trees to meet each ferry from St. Vincent.
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Shore excursions in Port Elizabeth, Bequia
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