T
he harbour town of Port Elizabeth is the centre of the island’s commerce. At its heart is the main jetty which, with
the frequent sailings and arrivals of passenger ferries and cargo boats, is the closest thing to hustle and bustle you’ll see here. Island ferries to St. Vincent are usually very punctual – you can set your clock by them (you will find ferry schedules on page 24, or you can check at the Bequia Tourism Office). Both The Admiralty and Bequia Express offer regular sailings every day, to and from St. Vincent, in the comfort of air-conditioned lounges or up on deck in the fresh sea breeze. The Jaden Sun is a ‘fast ferry’ which operates between St. Vincent, Bequia and the southern Grenadine islands – a comfortable, reliable and fast way to explore the other islands. Next to the jetty is the Bequia Tourism Association office, so if your first stop is for information, their staff will be pleased to help you. Along Front Street the yellow Government building houses the Revenue Office and Post Office, Harbour Master, Customs and
There’s never a shortage of fresh produce in Bequia, much of it comes directly from the fertile farms in St. Vincent and local kitchen gardens in Bequia, so you can be sure of its freshness Photo: Wilfred Dederer
Immigration. Enquire here about yachting and mooring regulations.
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