Plan your charter
Getting to St Vincent & the Grenadines
Most guests fly into Argyle International (SVD) on St Vincent, or connect via Barbados. From there it's a short ferry or scenic 10-minute hop to Bequia, Mustique, Canouan or Union Island — and straight onto your yacht.
Long-haul & regional
Flights to St Vincent (SVD)
Argyle International Airport opened in 2017 and is the main gateway to St Vincent & the Grenadines. It handles a mix of long-haul, regional and inter-island services — direct from Miami, JFK, Toronto and (seasonally) London Gatwick, plus quick regional hops from Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua and Grenada.
- Virgin Atlantic — Direct weekly flight from London to St Vincent (SVD).
- British Airways — Seasonal LGW → St Lucia → SVD, twice weekly in winter.
- Via Barbados (BGI) — BA / Virgin Atlantic direct to Barbados, then a 40-min SVG Air hop to St Vincent, Bequia, Canouan, Mustique or Union.
- Via Antigua / Paris / Amsterdam — Route through a European hub to Barbados or Antigua and connect on.
- American Airlines — Daily nonstop from Miami (MIA) to SVD.
- Caribbean Airlines — Nonstop from JFK & Fort Lauderdale, plus connections via Port of Spain.
- Air Canada Rouge — Seasonal nonstop from Toronto (YYZ).
- Sunwing — Seasonal charter services from Toronto and Montreal.
- InterCaribbean & SVG Air — Short hops from Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua, Martinique, Trinidad.
- Caribbean Airlines — Regional network via Port of Spain (POS).
- Mustique Airways — Private and scheduled services from Barbados & St Vincent.
From the UK
Flying from London to St Vincent
UK guests now have two straightforward ways to reach St Vincent: Virgin Atlantic's direct weekly flight straight to Argyle International (SVD), or British Airways' seasonal service via St Lucia. Prefer a wider choice of dates? Fly direct to Barbados (BGI) with BA or Virgin Atlantic and connect on a 40-minute SVG Air hop to St Vincent, Bequia, Canouan, Mustique or Union Island.
Direct weekly from London to St Vincent (SVD). The simplest long-haul option to start your charter.
Great for one-way and return charters starting from St Vincent or Bequia.
LGW → St Lucia → SVD twice weekly in winter. Same-ticket routing all the way to St Vincent.
Schedules vary by season; check the latest timetable before booking.
BA / Virgin Atlantic direct to Barbados, then a 40-minute SVG Air hop to St Vincent, Bequia, Canouan, Mustique or Union Island.
Most flexible schedule and excellent for guests joining in Bequia or Canouan.
Inter-island
St Vincent ↔ Bequia — ferries, boats & the 10-minute flight
Bequia lies just 9 nautical miles south of St Vincent — a beautiful crossing across the Bequia Channel. There are three easy ways to make the hop between Kingstown (SVG) and Port Elizabeth (Bequia): the fast Bequia Express catamaran, the traditional MV Admiral ferry, or a scenic 10-minute flight with SVG Air.
Schedules below are the operators' standard timetables and are updated when they change. For same-day changes (weather cancellations, extra sailings around holidays) always check the ferry Facebook pages linked in each card — that's where the operators post live updates.
~60 minutes · air-conditioned catamaran · the fastest and most popular option. Bring a light layer — the AC is enthusiastic.
| Day | Kingstown → Bequia | Bequia → Kingstown |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Fri | 09:00, 13:00, 16:30, 19:00 | 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00, 12:30, 17:00 | 06:30, 11:00, 15:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00, 17:00, 19:00 | 07:30, 15:30, 18:00 |
Fare approx. XCD $25 / US $10 one-way. Buy tickets at the terminal or on board (cash). Arrive 20 minutes before departure.
Live updates — Bequia Express on Facebook →~60–75 minutes · open decks · popular with locals and a lovely way to arrive if the weather's kind.
| Day | Kingstown → Bequia | Bequia → Kingstown |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Fri | 10:30, 14:30, 17:00 | 07:00, 12:00, 15:30 |
| Saturday | 12:30, 17:00 | 06:30, 14:00 |
| Sunday | Reduced service — check FB | Reduced service — check FB |
Fare approx. XCD $25 / US $10 one-way. Cash on board.
Live updates — Admiralty Transport on Facebook →10 minutes SVD → J.F. Mitchell (BQU) · multiple daily · ideal if you land late and want to be on the yacht for sunset.
Small aircraft — soft bags only, ~20 kg pp. We can book seats for you as part of the transfer.
SVG Air schedules →30–45 minutes · door-to-anchor · we regularly arrange a private RIB pickup from Young Island Cut or Blue Lagoon direct to your yacht in Admiralty Bay — no ferry queues.
Best for late arrivals, families with lots of luggage, or groups joining a yacht mid-charter. Ask us for a quote.
Most charters board at either Blue Lagoon Marina on St Vincent or in Admiralty Bay on Bequia. We match your arrival to whichever base makes sense for your itinerary. Read more about Bequia.
Direct to the islands
Flights to Mustique, Canouan & Union Island
MQSMustique
Mustique Airways runs private charters and scheduled flights from Barbados and St Vincent.
Explore Mustique →
CIWCanouan
Regional flights via SVG Air and InterCaribbean, plus a private-jet-capable runway — ideal for mid-charter joins.
Explore Canouan →
UNIUnion Island
Southern hub of the Grenadines with connections from Barbados, St Lucia, Martinique and Grenada.
Explore Union Island →Luggage note: small-plane operators typically limit luggage to 20 kg (44 lb) per passenger in soft bags. Excess luggage can be pre-booked for a fee — tell us in advance and we'll arrange it.
Arrival day
From landing to sailing off
We meet every guest personally and handle the whole handover. Standard boarding is from noon, with a typical departure between 16:00 and 18:00 once you've met the crew and had your safety brief.
You land
We meet you personally at SVD (or Bequia / Canouan / Union / Mustique).
Introductions & immigration
Luggage handled, provisioning collected en route to the marina.
Board from 12:00
Crew brief, settle in, and enjoy welcome drinks on deck.
Sail off, 16:00–18:00
First sunset on anchor in a quiet Grenadines bay.
Flight landing late? We recommend an overnight at Young Island Resort or Mariners on St Vincent, or Bequia Beach Hotel, then boarding the next morning — we'll arrange it.
Good to know
Practicalities
Passport
Six months' validity recommended for the duration of your stay.
Visa
Not required for UK, EU, US, Canadian and most Commonwealth passport holders (30 days).
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD). US dollars widely accepted; cards taken in most restaurants.
Mobile
Digicel and Flow provide good 4G coverage; local SIMs available on arrival at SVD.
Wi-Fi on board
Many of our yachts now carry Starlink for reliable connectivity at anchor.
Luggage
Soft bags only, please — hard cases are difficult to stow on yachts and small aircraft.
Tipping the crew
Customary at 10–15% of the charter fee, split between the crew.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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