Bequia Day Sails
Tobago Cays
The huge Horseshoe Reef that surrounds these four, deserted
islets with their dream-like rustling palms provides some
of the best snorkelling and diving in the world. the brilliant
white sands, coloured waters shaded in unimaginable blues,
and the neon marine life give true meaning to the stop-the-world-I-want-to-get-off
Caribbean fantasy.
The Cays have been declared a wildlife reserve by the government,
and all visitors are urged to preserve and protect this
unique natural resource. Petit Rameau features a beach on
the south side of the cay, as does Baradel, which lies southeast
of Petit Rameau. Petit Bateau provides visitors a shaded
beach on the north and another beach on its east side. The
smallest and southernmost cay, Jamesby, by some accounts,
features one of the best beaches of the group on its eastern
side.
It is a full day trip to the Tobago Cays leaving Bequia
at 7:30 AM and returning at around 6:00 PM. The schedule
varies and is published in Bequia's Weekly Guide available
from your accommodations or from the Bequia Tourism Office
in the harbor.
It is a highly recomended trip as the Tobago Cays are one
of the most outstandingly beautiful areas in the Caribbean.
Mustique
Mustique is essentially composed of seven valleys, each
with a deserted white sand beach, fringed by palm and coconut
trees surrounded by a series of coral reefs. Whilst famous
for it’s ‘celebrity homeowners’ and visitors, it is truly
an island paradise. One that will make you return again
and again.
There is a fine stable of thoroughbred horses for a gallop
along the beach. Also wonderful hiking and nature trails,
sailing, scuba diving, water sports and tennis. Most of
all, unspoilt peace and tranquility.
Mustique's claim to fame is a relatively new development.
The 1,400 acre island was developed by British and international
investors in the early 1970s. Today, it operates as a private
company, appropriately called The Mustique company, which
overseas the infrastructure of the island for its shareholders,
who obtain their piece of paradise in the Caribbean by building
a villa on the island.
British royalty and famous celebrities put the island on
the map with regular visits by Mick Jagger, David Bowie,
Elton John, Tommy Hilfiger and other villa owners and regular
guests.
It is a 1 - 2 hour sail to Mustiques from Bequia. Trips
leave at 10:30 AM and return at around 5:30 PM. The schedule
varies and is published in Bequia's Weekly Guide available
from your accommodations or from the Bequia Tourism Office
in the harbor.
Isle a Quatre
Isle a Quatre is a small deserted island just off the coast
of Bequia. It features a pretty cove and beach with good
snorkeling and swimming. It is just 30 mins by boat over
to the island. Relax on the beach while your guide cathes
fish for lunch and prepares a beach barbecue.
The cost is US$50 per person and includes lunch and drinks.
Advanced reservations are not possible except for groups
of 8 or more. The schedule varies and is published in Bequia's
Weekly Guide available from your accommodations or from
the Bequia Tourism Office in the harbor.
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