Things to do

Nothing! You never get to do this at home so give it a try here. Read a book, relax by the pool, don't feel guilty if you don't get to see and do everything. Especially true for busy homemakers who could use a break from all the daily chores of running a household or managing a family.

Beaches: The island may be small, however one can be spoilt for choice when it comes to the number and variety of beaches. Bequia offers crystal clear waters and is also perfect for sports diving and snorkeling. Lower Bay and Princess Margaret Beach, rated one of the 10 best beaches in the world, offer white sands and calm waters. Friendship Bay has stronger waves and is ideal for windsurfers. Industry, Hope and Spring are on the east side and are more remote but almost always deserted. For more information on Bequia's beaches, see our Beaches page.

Island Tour: A perfect way to discover Bequia is on an island tour. Visit the Turtle Sanctuary, the Whaling Museum, and the Old Fort cannon station at the mouth of the harbour. See the remains of Sir Francis Drake's office when he was stationed on Bequia. Take a look at all of the white sandy beaches and stop for lunch at a ocean side cafe. Visit a pottery built into the ruins of one of the island's historic sugar plantations. Most open backed taxi drivers will be proud to show you their island and entertain you with their stories and narrative at the same time.

Windsurfing and Kayaking: Bequia offers several protected beaches perfect for beginners to learn the basics, as well as fun and challenging locations for those with experience. Admiralty Bay is a good place to start discovering an abundance of water sport activities. Friendship Bay has the ideal combination of wind and waves for windsurfing. Spring House has two kayaks available for guests to use.

Boat Trips: No trip to Bequia is complete without a sail on The Friendship Rose, a wooden schooner built in Friendship Bay. The Friendship Rose was originally commissioned in 1967 and has served the islands as a cargo boat, mail boat and ferry. Today it operates as a tourist boat based in Bequia with daily trips to the Tobago Cays as well as other southern islands.

You can also charter your own powerboat for the day for outings to remote island beaches, Mustique, the leeward coast of St. Vincent to see the "Pirates" cove, or anywhere you choose. See our Useful Links page for tour operators.

Yacht Charters: Bequia is the sailing capital of the Grenadines and there is no better place to arrange a sailing charter than right here. Whether it's crewed or bareboat, a day sail or a weeklong charter, economy or luxury, there is something for every taste and budget. For something different why not integrate a few days aboard a charter yacht into your vacation and visit the other Grenadine islands of Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union, Palm, Petit St Vincent or the famous Tobago Cays.

Snorkelling / Scuba: Bequia diving ranks with the best in the Caribbean. There are some 35 excellent dive sites around Bequia and the nearby islands. Full PADI-certified dive shops and dive masters are available. A great place to get open water dive certified during your visit, at considerably less cost. With water temperatures averaging 80°F / 27°C, the diving is comfortable and only a lightweight wetsuit is needed. Dive shops include all the equipment that you will need. See our Useful Links page for more information.

Hiking and Walking: Perhaps the best way to really get to know Bequia and its hidden treasures is on foot. Early morning or late evening is the ideal time of day to avoid the heat — but whenever you go, remember to take water, a hat, sunscreen and your cell phone in case you get lost! Just exploring the winding roads on Bequia can be a revelation, but there are also smaller trails and disused roads to take you deep into the heart of the island. See the Bequia Tourism Association’s Tours & Hiking page.

Fishing: No licence is required when fishing for pleasure. Sport fishing is a popular pastime and Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Marlin, Tuna, Bonito and Kingfish are just some of the many varieties available, often simply a line and lure. It is also possible to try reef fishing – hand lining and trolling are the only methods of fishing permitted to visitors and catches are restricted to only enough for your personal use. Several local tour operators can arrange deep-sea fishing trips and provide everything from the bait to the rum punch to celebrate your catch. See our Useful Links page for more information.