About the Port
Bequia anchors in Admiralty Bay, a natural harbor shared with yachts and fishing boats, accessible only to vessels small enough to tender ashore. Port Elizabeth, the island's main town, sits an easy walk from the landing and holds a small museum devoted to the island's whaling history, alongside workshops where craftsmen still build intricately detailed model boats by hand.
Beyond the waterfront, the island unfolds at a slower pace, with quiet lanes, modest traffic, and beaches that remain largely undeveloped. Travelers can wander the harborfront markets and colorful wooden buildings, sample fresh seafood at simple local eateries, or arrange a short excursion to one of the island's calmer coves. Bequia rewards those seeking an unhurried, authentic slice of the Grenadines rather than a polished resort experience.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Bequia.
Relax at Princess Margaret Beach
A short walk or water-taxi ride from Port Elizabeth leads to this crescent of soft sand backed by palms, one of the Caribbean's least crowded beaches for swimming and shade.
Tour the Island by Open-Air Taxi
Hire a local driver for a loop past Friendship Bay, the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary, and hillside viewpoints overlooking Admiralty Bay; plan on roughly two hours.
Browse the Model Boat Workshops
Watch craftsmen hand-carve and rig miniature schooners in small waterfront studios near town, a tradition tied directly to Bequia's whaling and boatbuilding past.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Bequia
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 70 | $36,744 | |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 7 | $4,340 | |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 14 | $7,028 | |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Windstar | Wind Star | 25 | $10,924 | |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 22 | $6,072 | |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 14 | $4,872 | |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 16 | $12,006 | |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 7 | $2,904 | |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 14 | $4,844 | |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Windstar | Wind Star | 11 | $9,460 | |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 7 | $3,360 | |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 15 | $5,024 | |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 14 | $13,977 | |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 14 | $5,964 | |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 7 | $5,253 | |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 8 | $2,175 | |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Windstar | Star Legend | 16 | $4,576 | |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Spirit | 7 | $4,060 | |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 14 | $6,272 | |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Windstar | Star Pride | 7 | $3,955 |
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