Full Name: Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Capital City: Kingstown
Population: 121,000
Time zone: GMT/UTC -4
Language: English
Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Electricity: 230 V / 50 HzHz
Country dialing code: 784

Jagger and Bowie call it home, as do aristocrats, wealthy yachters and rehabbing celebrities. Despite its pockets of world-class luxury, most of St Vincent and the Grenadines is a tranquil, lost corner of the Caribbean.

Enjoy exhilarating sailing in steady warm winds through a chain of more than 30 islands of varying beauty and character. Spend time in the most talked about places in the Caribbean such as the world renowned Tobago Cays, the tiny Morpion deserted island or Basil’s bar on Mustique. The wild beauty and theatrical scenery of St Vincent itself incorporates alluring landscapes of towering peaks with an endless variety of stunning palm-fringed beaches and superb snorkeling and diving.

Average daily highs hardly vary from January to July making for a decadent year of high 20-low 30°C (68/86°F) days. Rainfall, however, is a different matter. July is the wettest month with an average of 26 days of measurable rainfall, while April, the driest month, averages just six days of rain. The climate varies between the islands, as the Grenadines to the south are slightly drier and marginally warmer than St Vincent. In St Vincent the dry season runs approximately from January to May.

November to May prevailing wind northeast 15 to 25 knots force 4 to 5.
June to October prevailing winds northeast and southeast variations 10 to 20 knots force 3 to 5.

The Grenadine Islands, until recently, were one of the Caribbean's best-kept yacht charter secrets. The Grenadines are headed by St Vincent and consist of 32 islands and cays, offering an incredible variety of destinations and diversions, in all directions. The Grenadines main draw card for yacht charters, is the superb sailing suitable for all experience levels.

Sail through gorgeous scenery to secluded beaches, calm anchorages and picturesque villages. Allow the company of flying fish and dolphins to help navigate your course across the waves. The Grenadines offer it all, from the bustling waterfront of Port Elizabeth on Saint Vincent, to the stunning natural beauty of the Tobago Cays.

The Tobago Cays consist of five islands offering incredible snorkeling opportunities on vividly colored coral reefs. The pure white beaches, gorgeous bays and stunning diving will provided you with some unforgettable memories on your yacht charter vacation.

Fortunately, the Tobago Cays can only be reached by boat, giving bareboat and crewed yacht charters, a little peace of paradise, all to themselves. Like all Windward Islands the Grenadines offer dramatic landscapes of lush tropical forests, framed by sheer volcanic backdrops. For a beautiful complement of great sailing, gorgeous scenery and impeccable diving, the Grenadines is the perfect choice for a yacht charter vacation.

Saint Vincent
Take a day ashore and follow the foot trail along the windward coast, through banana and coconut plantations, to La Soufriére volcano, or on the leeward side, Trinity Falls can be reached by following the trail from Richmond.

Admiralty Bay, Bequia
Here you can spend time ashore exploring the shops, bars and many good restaurants along the waterfront or hike inland to other areas of interest. Bequia has some great diving and a sea turtle sanctuary.

Mustique
No introduction required - this is one of the most exclusive islands in the world, frequented by royalty and rock stars alike. It is surrounded by coral, sandy beaches and coves. The hot spot of the island where yachtsmen mingle with the island dwellers, is Basil's Bar on Britannia Bay, the island's main harbour.

Canouan
Sail downwind to this hilly island and pick up one of the moorings off Tamarind Bay at the northern end. With a new airport and large resort on the cards for Canouan, it may not be a quiet island for long, but you should still visit what many consider to be the best beaches in The Grenadines on the eastern side of the island, protected by an extensive reef.

Tobago Cays
A national marine park not to be missed, the Tobago Cays are at the top of many a cruising itinerary. Snorkelling and diving inside the Horseshoe Reef protecting some scattered islands, is spectacular, offering a kaleidoscope of underwater colours. There are many superb anchorages and small sandy beaches to be found.

Clifton Harbour, Union
Clifton, the bustling main port on Union Island, has a cosmopolitan atmosphere and is the yachting centre of the southern Grenadines. Supermarkets and boutiques abound, and you can visit the collection of sharks in the pool at the Anchorage Hotel. You may want to stop for a drink or a meal here or in the more characteristic local bars and restaurants.