Cruise Deals From Union Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Union Island is a port of call in the Grenadines on Caribbean itineraries from Emerald Yachts and Ponant Cruises, with calls concentrated from November through April.
Union Island rises from the southern Grenadines in a cluster of green peaks ringed by white-sand beaches and calm, clear water. The main settlement of Clifton hugs the shoreline near the pier, its harbor lined with small bars and seafood restaurants that lean into an unhurried Caribbean pace. Boats to the Tobago Cays Marine Park depart from here, making the island a natural jumping-off point for one of the region's best-known snorkeling grounds.
Beyond the harbor, the island's modest size keeps most sights within easy reach on foot or by a short taxi ride. Waters just offshore stay shallow and protected, ideal for swimming or a first look beneath the surface, while the surrounding hills offer a quiet counterpoint of goats, salt ponds, and sea views. Travelers seeking a slower Grenadines rhythm, rather than a lineup of monuments, find it well suited to a single unhurried day ashore.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Union Island.
Snorkel Tobago Cays Marine Park
Board a short boat transfer to this protected archipelago where turtles, rays, and reef fish gather in shallow, warm water framed by a horseshoe reef. Half-day excursions can be arranged right from the Clifton harbor.
Wander Clifton's Waterfront
Stroll the small harbor lined with seafood shacks and rum bars for an easy taste of Grenadines life, all within walking distance of the pier.
Climb for Island Views
A short taxi or walk into the hills above Clifton rewards with sweeping views of salt ponds, goats, and the surrounding turquoise seascape—a quiet contrast to the harbor bustle.
