Things to do in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: The Best Islands

November 27, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

There are 32 islands and cays that make up St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Nine are inhabited, including the mainland St. Vincent and the Grenadines islands: Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Union Island, Mayreau, Petit St Vincent and Palm Island. The stunning Tobago Cays National Marine Park is also located within SVG. This multi-island Caribbean nation offers a combination of rainforest eco-adventures, scuba diving, classic Caribbean powder-white sand beaches, luxury accommodation and yachting or sailing adventures.
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1. Tobago Cays

+1 784-498-3792 http://www.octopus-caribbean.com/day_cruise_-_tobago_cays.php
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5.0 based on 384 reviews

Tobago Cays

A collection of several uninhabited islands in the southern section of the Grenadines that offer some of the best beaches for swimming, tanning and snorkeling in the Caribbean.

Reviewed By J6170VYlisas - Elmhurst, United States

The water, reefs and aquatic life here are all outstanding. There must’ve been 70 yachts moored but everyone was polite, quiet and respectful. Even though the reef breaks the waves, it is windy here so keep that in mind if you’re bareboating. Moorings in the cut are quite close together. There is current too so I can see how it could be intimidating for a beginner snorkeler or someone who is not a confident swimmer. Saw numerous rays, turtles and many beautiful fish. There are 2 dingy moorings for those who wish to dinghy out to the reef. We’ve snorkeled throughout the Caribbean and I’d consider this to be in the top 3. Sandy Island off Carriacou, Petit Nevis and Indians in the BVI were similarly exceptional.

2. Tobago Cays Marine Park

http://Tradewinds.com
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5.0 based on 97 reviews

Tobago Cays Marine Park

3. Jamesby Cay

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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Jamesby Cay

This small islet, only about 100 yards long, is a good spot for snorkeling.

4. Palm Island

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4.5 based on 94 reviews

Palm Island

This small island has recently become a popular resort destination with great beaches.

5. Petit St. Vincent

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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Petit St. Vincent

This small island is a popular resort destination, similar to its nearby counterpart, Palm Island.

Reviewed By PaulaB5478

This must have been at least the twentieth time we've visited PSV. In the first years we fearlessly snorkeled on the ocean side; now I'm down to snorkeling with a life jacket on in the shallow water near the beach restaurant. We used to walk everywhere; we'd have been embarrassed to ask for a ride. Now we need rides all the time. Lives change. We age. PSV remains wonderful. And we are so grateful to the people there who graciously and kindly take such good care of us now.

6. Happy Island

Clifton VC0470 Union Island +1 784-498-3786 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/happyislandgrenadines
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4.5 based on 274 reviews

Happy Island

Reviewed By jazzytraveler2018 - San Francisco, United States

Great view, tasty drinks, kiteboarders giving you a show feet away and free appetizers. What could beat that? Don’t miss out on a happy hour on happy island.

7. Union Island

+1 784-432-3944
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4.0 based on 71 reviews

Union Island

This tiny island is the southernmost of the Grenadines and is visited by very few tourists.

Reviewed By 101Calalooo - Toronto, Canada

Are you a local history lover? The History of UNION ISLAND is delivered by a unique local personality by the name of Roseman Adams, who is a Union Island gentleman known locally as "Rose". Rose conducts a tour of Union Island with a passion for history, a tour with Roseman will introduce you and friends to details of the past and present of Union Island and its growth, as one of the Gems of the Antilles. Rose's delivery is honest, open, and professionally done, he addresses the early African settlers to Union, Rose presents this Gem in a classy manner! A vehicle for his customers, the tourists are advised to wear suitable walking footwear, a camera is a must. Here, See, take photos of local History… as Union grows. Highly recommended. Gerry.

8. Young Island

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Young Island

This resort island is just 200 yards off the coast of St. Vincent.

9. Canouan

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3.5 based on 5 reviews

Canouan

Charlestown is the largest town on this island, one of the largest in the Grenadines.

10. Pigeon Island

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Pigeon Island

This small island is a diver's paradise, with four excellent dive sites nearby.

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