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Travel InformationBequia Cruises, Grenadines
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Pronounced ‘beck-wye’, this tiny island is still fairly untouched by tourists, and unspoilt by nature. Its coastline is fringed with sleepy, golden beaches that are backed by cedar and palm forests. Traditional boat-builders, fishermen and beachfront tenders make a living near the shores. Wander slightly further inland, meanwhile, and you’ll come across pretty, crayon-coloured houses, and shack-like restaurants serving everything from harbour-fresh fish to oven-fresh pizzas.
- From Bequia’s capital, Port Elizabeth, you can easily reach the land where a historical sugar plantation once stood. The Spring Plantation’s old sugar mill still exists today, while the rest of the grounds are now overrun by soaring coconut palms and grazing livestock.
- The island’s a breeding spot for rare hawksbill turtles. You can visit Brother King’s Turtle Sanctuary, where the namesake retired fisherman nurtures baby turtles until they’re ready to be released into the wild.
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Mustique Magic
The 1400-acre island of Mustique has pulled in more than its fair share of A-listers over the years – everyone from Amy Winehouse to the Queen and Prince Philip has been spotted on its pristine sands. On this tour, we’ll see its charms for ourselves. After boarding a catamaran, we’ll speed away from Bequia, passing the Flintstones-like houses in Moonhole and coasting along the southern edge of the island. Once we arrive at Mustique we’ll have a coastal tour of the island, taking in its lush green valleys and hideaway coves and learning a bit about its history and famous residents. There may also be an option to take an hour-long taxi tour of the island, visiting the gingerbread-style primary school and the famous Cotton House Hotel, and spotting a couple of celebrity homes. When it’s time for lunch, we’ll head to Basil’s Bar and Restaurant – a Mustique institution. After some free time for shopping and sunbathing, we’ll board our boat and head back to Bequia.
Caribbean Pirates Sailaway
You'll board the traditional island schooner Scaramouche for a tour around the coast of Bequia, past the famous Moonhole cave-home area, and on to a tiny, uninhabited rocky island, which was the local whaling station until recently. You'll drop anchor here for 30 mins or so, you can snorkel from the ship, go ashore and explore, or just chill out on the shady decks of the schooner. You'll set sail again heading to for your second stop in the fabulous turquoise waters, with time for a swim at a magnificent white-sand beach before your schooner takes you back to your cruise ship. Caribbean music, rum punch and soft drinks served by the friendly local pirate crew will make this tour unforgettable.