Explore The Islands And Cays Of St Vincent & The Grenadines
Tobago Cays
Following a short flight to Union Island, a catamaran tour cruises through
the Tobago Cays for swimming, snorkelling and turtle-watching. Tobago
Cays is a cluster of five small uninhabited islands in The Grenadines
surrounded by a spectacular horseshoe reef creating a calm, crystalline
lagoon that is a playground for green turtles and is designated a National
Marine Park. The catamaran anchors here for guests to snorkel with the
turtles, a truly memorable experience. This is followed by a visit to
Saltwhistle Bay on the island of Mayreau to enjoy the long stretch of
pristine, white sand beach while lunch is served on the catamaran. Before
returning to Union Island for the return flight the catamaran calls at Palm
Island, a tiny private island with one of the most stunning crystal white
sand beaches and a great beach bar.
Wallilabou Bay
Enjoy a catamaran trip to Wallilabou Bay, situated just a few minutes away
from Buccament Bay, which was used as the fictional location for Port
Royal in the blockbuster Disney film "The Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse
of the Black Pearl" and its sequel "Dead Man's Chest". The small bay has
a black sand beach and there is a beautiful natural stone arch at the
entrance to the bay.
Dolphin & Whale Spotting
For a truly thrilling and unforgettable experience
for the whole family, a catamaran trip around
the island of Bequia is an opportunity to see
dolphins, the acrobats of the sea, jumping,
spinning and leaping out of the water all year
round. These waters are home to several
species of dolphin including Spinner, Spotted,
Frazer and Bottlenose. Several species of whales
have also been recorded here including
Humpback, Sperm and Pilot. The best time to
see them is between December and April,
although it is possible to encounter them all
year round. The tours do not guarantee whale
sightings but the chances of seeing dolphins
are very high.
Sunset Cruise
Watch the sun set with rum punch cocktails &
canapés on board a catamaran.
La Soufrière
The challenging climb to the top of La Soufrière, an
active volcano over 4,000 feet (1,200 metres) high
which dominates the north of St Vincent, provides
breathtaking views. The three mile hike passes
through rainforest, bamboo groves, montane thicket
and cloud forest before reaching the volcanic rock
and ash-strewn rim of the immense crater which
is over a mile wide. The volcano last erupted in
1979 and the floor of its crater is 700 feet below
the rim with a lava dome located at its centre.
Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary
Board the catamaran for a trip to the Old Hegg
Turtle Sanctuary on the beautiful island of Bequia
to view the endangered hawksbill turtle hatchlings
and learn about their conservation. Former
seaman Orton King has dedicated his life to
raising turtles from eggs deposited on nearby
beaches, striving to increase the survival rate by
feeding and protecting them through their most
vulnerable time, before safely releasing them.
This is followed by a visit to the secluded, totally
unspoilt Princess Margaret Beach.
Botanical Gardens of St Vincent
The magnificent Botanical Gardens of St Vincent were founded in 1765
and are the oldest in the Western Hemisphere with a wealth of tropical
plants, flowers, trees and birds. Flourishing bougainvillaeas, frangipani
trees, hibiscus and the delicate wax-like blooms of the anthurium lilies
provide a stunning display. The gardens ensure that rare species of plants
and shrubs are conserved, whilst their medicinal values and places of
origin are studied. Among the wide variety of tropical trees and shrubs is
one of the original breadfruit trees brought from Tahiti in 1793 by Captain
Bligh after the notorious mutiny on his ship, the Bounty.
Owia Salt Pond
Owia Salt Pond is a huge rock pool filled with shallow sea water. This
natural volcanic rock formation is protected from the waves by the
numerous boulders which surround it, although the water is refreshed and
is home to reef fish and coral formations. Located on the Windward side
of St Vincent, the pond is a two hour drive along the Leeward coast
through the scenic Mesopotamia Valley and past the Black Point Tunnel
and La Soufrière volcano.
Dark View Falls
Adventure to Dark View Falls which are situated
in the northwest of St Vincent at the southern
foot of La Soufrière volcano. Set amidst a
stunning bamboo forest, two majestic waterfalls
cascade over lava rock in step formation with
elevations of up to 300ft. The lower falls are
reached by a bamboo bridge that spans the
river followed by a short trail through a shady
grove to where visitors can cool off in the
refreshing shower of the falls. The steeper trail
climbs to the higher falls where there is a large
pool for swimming.
Vermont Nature Trail
The Vermont Nature Trail winds through a 10,870
acre reserve of lush rain forest with towering
ferns, bamboo and tropical flora at the end of
the Buccament Valley. Halfway up is a parrot
viewing area where it is possible to see the rare
and colourful St Vincent parrot (national
emblem) in its natural habitat. Listen for their
unmistakable call and watch them fly above
the forest canopy in front of you. Dusk and
dawn are the prime times for spotting these
majestic birds. The reserve is also home to more
than 35 species of bird – including Whistling
Warblers, Redcapped Green Tanager, Cocoa
Thrush, Crested Hummingbirds and Black Hawks
- as well as iguanas, armadillo and over 250
varieties of plants.
Not included in all inclusive price. Additional charges will apply.
