Your First Day in Bequia: What to Do After the Ferry

From the Ferry Dock to Admiralty Bay

Start your first day in Bequia on the waterfront in Port Elizabeth, overlooking Admiralty Bay. Once you step ashore in Port Elizabeth, you can spend the first part of the day by the harbour, follow the Belmont Walkway and decide whether to carry on to the beach. If you’re staying overnight, drop your luggage at your accommodation first so you can enjoy the waterfront at your own pace.

Start in Port Elizabeth

Take a short stroll along Front Street, where you’ll find shops and places to pick up a drink or a bite. Then head back towards the water and look across Admiralty Bay. If you’re visiting for the day, confirm your return ferry and check-in time before leaving town.

If your first day in Bequia is a day trip, save your ferry details on your phone before you leave the dock. Give yourself time to find the boarding area on the way back. If you’re staying overnight, confirm check-in and ask your host how to get from the ferry with your luggage. You can return to Front Street once you’ve dropped your bags.

Follow the Belmont Walkway

From Port Elizabeth, the Belmont Walkway follows the southern side of the harbour past cafés, restaurants and small hotels. Stop for lunch by the water or continue along the Belmont Coastal Trail to Princess Margaret Beach. For a day with less walking, enjoy the harbourfront and ask about taking a road taxi or water taxi for the beach leg.

For a relaxed first day in Bequia, make lunch on the waterfront your main stop and decide afterwards whether to continue to the beach. If anyone in your party prefers less walking or has trouble with steps, ask about access before choosing the coastal trail or a taxi. Check where the driver or boat operator can drop you off and how far you’ll need to walk from there.

Choose One Beach for the Afternoon

Princess Margaret Beach is a natural next stop if you’ve followed the coastal trail. Lower Bay is another option if you’d rather spend the afternoon in one place. If you take a taxi or water taxi, agree the fare and pickup arrangements before setting off. Leave enough time to get back to the ferry dock.

If you’d like some beach time on your first day in Bequia, choose your return plan before settling in. Save the pickup point and the operator’s number if you’re arranging a ride back. Bring water, sun protection and a towel if you plan to swim. If your ferry is later that day, set a time to leave the beach that gives you room for the ride back and check-in.

A Simple Plan for Your First Day in Bequia

Arriving later in the day? Keep the first outing close to the harbour. Have a meal along the Belmont Walkway and save the beach for the next morning if you’re staying overnight. If you’re returning the same day, work backwards from your ferry check-in time before deciding how far to go.

Morning: Arrive in Port Elizabeth and explore Front Street. Midday: Follow the Belmont Walkway and stop for lunch. Afternoon: Choose one beach, then head back to the harbour for your ferry or return to your accommodation.

Check the Bequia Tourism Association’s island guide for the waterfront route and beach access. If you’re flying into St. Vincent first, our Argyle Airport arrival guide explains how to get to Grenadines Wharf in Kingstown for your onward ferry.