Number of islands: 32 islands and cays in total. This includes the main island of St. Vincent and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines chain. Of these 32 islands and cays, only nine are inhabited, including St. Vincent, Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Union Island, Mayreau, Petit St. Vincent, and Palm Island.

Official language: English

Population: 100,616 (2024) 

Capital city: Kingstown is the capital and major port, on Saint Vincent - main island. 

Local foods: include the national dish of roasted breadfruit and fried jackfish, plus callaloo soup (a leafy green soup often made with coconut milk), and madongo dumplings (made from arrowroot, coconut, and nutmeg). Other traditional dishes are buljol (a saltfish salad), ducana (a sweet potato and coconut dumpling), and various preparations of fresh seafood.

Local festivals: Major festivals in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines include the vibrant Vincy Mas carnival, the unique pre-Christmas Nine Mornings celebration, the Bequia Easter Regatta, the Mustique Blues Festival, and the Breadfruit Festiva.

How to get there?

By air

Fly to the main airport: The primary entry point is the Argyle International Airport (SVD) on the island of St. Vincent. 

Direct flights: Depending on your departure city, you may have a direct flight to SVD. 

Connecting flights: If direct flights are not available from your departure city, we book a flight to a major Caribbean hub, such as Barbados (BGI), Martinique (FDF), St. Lucia (UVF), or Grenada (GND) or to any other destination. From there, you will take a shorter flight on a regional airline to St. Vincent. 

Between the islands

Inter-island flights: After arriving at SVD, short flights to other islands in the Grenadines are available depending on your program. 

Boats and ferries: For a more scenic option, you can travel between the islands using ferries or water taxis. We can offer these services between St. Vincent and islands like Bequia - As optional or as included activities depending on the program. 

Other important information

Entry requirements: You must have a valid passport with at least one blank page for the entry stamp. 

Driving: If you plan to rent a car, be aware that driving is on the left. You will need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or a temporary local license to drive.