St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism
The official St. Vincent and the Grenadines tourism ministry supports visitor planning across the Grenadines.
Cruise planning
Research Mayreau Island cruise calls before you travel.
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Schedule note
Port schedules can change because of weather, berth availability, itinerary updates, and operational decisions. Verify important times with your cruise line or the port authority before travel.
At a glance
Port profile
Country, code, and on-shore essentials.
Country
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Port code
VCMAY
Coordinates
12.641, -61.391
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Your port day at a glance
Plan your time ashore in Mayreau Island
Mayreau is a small Grenadines island call best approached as a tender, beach, snorkeling, and low-infrastructure day rather than a town-based visit.
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
Varies by call
Town access
Varies by terminal
DIY rating
Moderate
Terrain
Steep
Can you explore independently?
Keep a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal. If leaving the local area, protect the final ship boat as a hard deadline and keep a weather fallback at the landing; no replacement transport should be assumed.
VoyagePro planning verdict
Book for the focused landing and local experience, not for guaranteed infrastructure or independent regional touring; weather and accessibility can materially change the call.
Best for
- •Travelers comfortable with small-craft landings
- •Focused local culture and scenery
- •One controlled activity
Needs extra planning when
- •Travelers requiring guaranteed step-free access
- •Last-minute independent transport
- •Multi-stop regional touring
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
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
Mayreau calls use tenders or small boats, commonly to a beach landing such as Saline Bay. Sea conditions and the final return boat govern the day; there is no conventional cruise terminal.
Getting into town
Keep a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal. The most practical local focus is Saline Bay or the ship-confirmed Mayreau beach landing.
Walking route
Keep a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal.
Port shuttle
Do not assume a complimentary shuttle. Use only the port, ship, or operator service announced for this exact berth or landing.
Taxi and local transport
On-demand taxis should not be expected at this landing; use only transport confirmed by the ship or local host.
Distance context
2.5 hr suggested DIY visit
Check before you go
Landing, time ashore, and accessible boarding are weather- and call-dependent; follow the ship or expedition team.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
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.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours
The national port authority governs marine services through the Grenadines, supporting call-specific small-port and boat guidance.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
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 a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal.
Half day
4–6 hours
Keep a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal. Add only one nearby activity with a confirmed return.
Long call
7+ hours
Use one ship- or locally controlled boat itinerary and return directly to the assigned landing; do not rely on ad hoc inter-island connections.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
Make the day your own
Highlights around Mayreau Island
Use the time and mobility notes to choose one coherent route rather than an overpacked checklist.
Excursions
One Mayreau or Tobago Cays boat plan
Use one ship- or locally controlled boat itinerary and return directly to the assigned landing; do not rely on ad hoc inter-island connections.
Half day or longer
Tender steps, small boats, sand, heat, and uneven natural surfaces can make access challenging.
Stay Local
Saline Bay or the ship-confirmed Mayreau beach landing
Keep a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal.
2–3 hours
Tender steps, small boats, sand, heat, and uneven natural surfaces can make access challenging.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
Beyond the pier
Food, markets and local character
Local character
Mayreau is a very small Grenadines island with a steep village, beach landings, sailing activity, and close community scale.
What to eat
Beach bars or village businesses may offer grilled fish, Caribbean plates, and drinks, but opening and payment options are limited.
Where to look
Use dining in or near Saline Bay or the ship-confirmed Mayreau beach landing so the meal does not consume the ship-return buffer.
Signature foods
Grilled fish
Breadfruit
Caribbean rice dishes
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
Plan for comfort
Accessibility and mobility
Steep terrain reported for this port.
Mobility overview
Tender steps, small boats, sand, heat, and uneven natural surfaces can make access challenging. Call-specific access: The landing arrangement varies by call. Ask the ship to confirm boarding steps, gangway or ramp conditions, and assistance ashore. Tender, Zodiac, beach, or small-pier boarding may require steps and a moving transfer. The ship decides whether conditions permit assisted boarding.
At the terminal
The landing arrangement varies by call. Ask the ship to confirm boarding steps, gangway or ramp conditions, and assistance ashore.
Accessible transport
Accessible vehicles should not be assumed. Obtain written confirmation from the ship and operator before booking.
Tender warning
Tender, Zodiac, beach, or small-pier boarding may require steps and a moving transfer. The ship decides whether conditions permit assisted boarding.
Wheelchair note
Do not infer step-free access from the destination alone; verify the actual landing, route surfaces, accessible restroom availability, and return vehicle.
Stroller note
A compact stroller may still be difficult on tenders, sand, steep routes, broken paving, or crowded port transfers; use the simplest local route.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
Avoid the rushed version of this port
Common planning mistakes
1
Assuming the landing
Confirm the exact berth, tender, beach, or small-craft landing before following generic destination directions.
2
Overplanning transport
Use one ship- or locally controlled boat itinerary and return directly to the assigned landing; do not rely on ad hoc inter-island connections.
3
Ignoring the final return
Record the all-aboard or final boat time and keep a weather, traffic, and port-entry margin.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
Answers from reviewed guide sources
Mayreau Island 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?
Mayreau calls use tenders or small boats, commonly to a beach landing such as Saline Bay. Sea conditions and the final return boat govern the day; there is no conventional cruise terminal.
How do I get from the ship into town?
Keep a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal. The most practical local focus is Saline Bay or the ship-confirmed Mayreau beach landing.
Should I plan a shuttle, taxi, or transfer?
Do not assume a complimentary shuttle. Use only the port, ship, or operator service announced for this exact berth or landing. On-demand taxis should not be expected at this landing; use only transport confirmed by the ship or local host.
Can I explore independently?
Keep a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal. If leaving the local area, protect the final ship boat as a hard deadline and keep a weather fallback at the landing; no replacement transport should be assumed.
Source summary2 sources
This section draws on information from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority – Harbours.
Guide review and sources
Operational details can change by berth, weather, and ship call. Confirm important arrangements before travel.
Reviewed Jul 18, 2026
2 sources
Build a route you can actually use
Practical places around Mayreau Island
Choose a few places that fit your time ashore, then check access and transport before setting out.
Transport starting point
Keep a local beach visit at the landing or take the steep village walk only if fitness, heat, and return time allow; there is no conventional terminal. The most practical local focus is Saline Bay or the ship-confirmed Mayreau beach landing.
Arrival location reference
Mayreau Island cruise destination reference· Cruise destination area
Coastal landmark
Clifton, Union Island
A mapped coastal landmark to consider for a port day in Mayreau Island.
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A mapped coastal landmark to consider for a port day in Mayreau Island. 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
Palm Island, Grenadines
Palm Island is a private resort island near Union Island.
Read more
Palm Island is a private resort island near Union Island. Confirm landing or day-access arrangements with the property and boat operator before building it into a port-day plan.
Arrange a confirmed boat outing and property access; do not assume beach landings, day passes, resort facilities or services are available.
Local transport may be needed from the arrival point
Local landmark
heat
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Mayreau Island.
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A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Mayreau Island. 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
Local landmark
return time allow; there is no conventional terminal
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Mayreau Island.
Read more
A source-backed option to consider for a port day in Mayreau Island. 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 summary5 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 Mayreau Island
Choose an upcoming call and ship to turn the published schedule into a practical planning window.
Choose a call date
Choose your ship
Your selected call
Star Pride
Arrival
8:00am
Departure
5:00pm
Scheduled window
9h
1 ship that day
Up to 312 passenger capacity
Planning return buffer
Count back from the published departure time.
Planning checkpoint: 3:30pm
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
This call matches the guide's 7+ hour plan.
Review that planSchedule 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 Mayreau Island
The small island of Mayreau, just one and 1/2 square miles in area (3.9 square kilometres) is the smallest inhabited island of The Grenadines, and is part of the independent state of St. Vincent in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Two of the best known islands in The Grenadines are Mustique and Bequia, the second largest island in this group. The Grenadine Islands are strung out in a gentle sweep between St. Vincent and Grenada. Most visitors to Mayreau arrive from cruise ships, on the regular ferry, or by yacht.
There are no proper roads on the island, only a few vehicles, no airport and only a single unnamed village. Mayreau and the neighboring Tobago Cays are very popular for divers and snorkellers. Saline Bay, on the west coast of the island, has a wonderful broad beach and a few local vendors selling T-shirts and local craft. A climb up the road to the hilltop village on the island provides breathtaking views across Mayreau, Canouan, the Tobago Cays and Carriacou.
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Explore ashore
Shore excursions in Mayreau Island
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Photo credits
Place photos are resized for display and cropped where needed.
- Union Island coast near Clifton, with the airport in the background — Stefan Schäfer, Lich · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palm Island, Grenadines in Mayreau Island — Nikonian · CC BY 3.0