Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saideira – St. Vincent & the Grenadines 7-Day Sailing Itinerary

Set sail on a week-long voyage through St. Vincent and the Grenadines, one of the Caribbean's least-crowded and most beautiful cruising grounds. A chain of more than 30 islands and cays stretches south from lush, volcanic St. Vincent, and steady trade winds carry you from the private-island glamour of Mustique to the turquoise lagoons of the Tobago Cays and the sandbars of Petit St. Vincent. This 7-day yacht charter itinerary takes you from the green peaks of St. Vincent to the whaling heritage of Bequia, the barrier reef of Canouan, and the island hideaways of the southern Grenadines. Whether you're swimming with sea turtles, feasting on grilled lobster on a deserted beach, or watching the sun set from a thatched umbrella on a sandbar, every day is a new island and a new adventure.

Day 0: Arrival

If you can, consider arriving a day early so that you can board Saideira at Noon on Day One!
Fly into Argyle International, St. Vincent (SVD) directly from Miami on American Airlines, or connect through Barbados (BGI) on a short island hop with SVG Air or Mustique Airways
Take a short taxi to the south coast and a 2-minute water taxi to Young Island Resort – a private-island hideaway with its own beach, hammocks, and bar!
Or, stay close to the marina at Blue Lagoon so you're ready to step aboard in the morning

Day 1: St. Vincent (Blue Lagoon) – Bequia (Admiralty Bay)

Board your yacht at Blue Lagoon Marina, St. Vincent
Welcome briefing and a light lunch!
Sail across the Bequia Channel (~2 hours) – often one of the best sails of the week!
Anchor in Admiralty Bay and swim or dinghy ashore to Princess Margaret Beach
Sunset cocktails with your toes in the sand at Jack's Beach Bar
Dinner at the waterfront Frangipani Hotel, or the famous lobster pizza at Mac's Pizzeria on the Belmont Walkway

Day 2: Bequia – Mustique (Britannia Bay)

Morning stroll along the Belmont Walkway and a look at Bequia's handcrafted model boats
Optional island tour to the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary and the cliffside homes of Moonhole, or lunch at the Bequia Beach Hotel on Friendship Bay
Sail to Mustique (~2 hours) and pick up a mooring in Britannia Bay
Rent a "mule" and explore this private island – long a playground for royalty and rock stars – with a swim at Macaroni Beach
Cocktails at the legendary Basil's Bar, perched on stilts over the water – don't miss the Wednesday night jump-up!
Dinner ashore at the historic Cotton House or under the stars on board

Day 3: Mustique – Canouan

Morning swim and a hot breakfast on deck
Sail south to Canouan (~2 hours)
Snorkel the barrier reef along Canouan's windward coast – one of the longest in the Grenadines
Stop in at the superyacht marina of Sandy Lane Yacht Club at Glossy Bay for lunch and a look at the boats
Relax on Godahl Beach, or anchor in Charlestown Bay for a quiet evening and dinner on board

Day 4: Canouan – Tobago Cays

Short sail to the Tobago Cays Marine Park (~1.5 hours) – the crown jewel of the Grenadines
Anchor behind Horseshoe Reef in water so clear and blue it looks unreal
Swim with the sea turtles off Baradal, then snorkel the reef
Climb Jamesby for a view over the whole lagoon, and look across to Petit Tabac, where Captain Jack Sparrow was marooned in Pirates of the Caribbean!
Beach barbecue dinner on Petit Bateau, with fresh lobster grilled by the local boat vendors
Spend the night under a sky full of stars

Day 5: Tobago Cays – Union Island – Petit St. Vincent

Sunrise snorkel before the day boats arrive
Sail to Clifton Harbour, Union Island (~1 hour) – home to one of the best kiteboarding lagoons in the Caribbean
Grab a cold drink at Happy Island, a tiny bar built on a reef made of conch shells
Continue to Petit St. Vincent (~1 hour), a private-island resort with no phones and no TVs, where guests call for service by raising a flag
Sunset drinks on the Mopion sandbar – a speck of white sand with a single thatched umbrella – maybe the best photo spot in all of the Grenadines!
Dinner ashore at PSV, or on board with a view of Palm Island

Day 6: Petit St. Vincent – Mayreau (Salt Whistle Bay)

Morning paddleboard or kayak around the PSV reef
Sail to Mayreau (~1.5 hours) and anchor in Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect palm-lined crescent of white sand
Hike up to the hilltop Catholic church for a jaw-dropping view over the Tobago Cays
Enjoy rum punch and reggae at Robert Righteous & De Youths
Beach bonfire or a relaxed dinner on board

Day 7: Mayreau – Bequia

Early departure for a long, fast reach north with the trade winds (~4 hours)
Pass Canouan and Mustique, watching for dolphins and flying fish along the way
Arrive in Bequia for a final afternoon swim at Lower Bay
Farewell dinner ashore on Admiralty Bay, or one last sunset on deck

Day 8: Departures

Enjoy the peace of the morning and a nice hot breakfast
Short sail back to Blue Lagoon, St. Vincent (~2 hours) and disembark mid-day, or fly out directly from Bequia's airport
Potentially enjoy one last night ashore at Young Island Resort