AQUA•TERRA sail & stay
in and around Bequia

Known for many years by sailors, this week you will discover just why Bequia (pronounced Beck-Way) is “The Natural Place to Be!" Let’s disconnect from our devices and reconnect with each other to witness first-hand the natural marvels of our planet.

The island of Bequia is the perfect place to escape it all, with a tranquil, laid-back vibe added to an exciting and breath-taking Caribbean location, the stunning scenery and crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and SCUBA diving.

For a sense of perspective, although Bequia is the second largest of the 32 Grenadine islands, at only 7 square miles in size this “Big Little Island” is smaller than London’s Heathrow Airport!

As the Grenadines is a thriving eco-tourism destination that embraces connecting visitors to the historic, cultural, and natural fibres of the island, our AQUA•TERRA BEQUIA experience will showcase the unique natural offerings of this destination in a sustainable, planet-friendly way.

During the AQUA half of the week, we sail an adventurous itinerary with unique anchorages in the Northern Grenadines, typically not available when sailing our regular Grenadines itinerary further south from Canouan, to explore truly picture-perfect islands in the Caribbean where the snorkeling is pure heaven for the soul. Enjoy the exhilarating sail across the Bequia channel to the verdant south & west coast of St Vincent, where you will find the best diving in the nation. Experience a secluded lagoon-like bay on the windward side of Isle à Quatre as well as other hidden treasures in the northern Grenadines. A unique experience that is only available to our Bequia AQUA•TERRA guests!

Together with your TradeWinds’ crew and new-found vacation family, throughout the TERRA portion of the week we visit many well-known sights, marveling at the most spectacular views around Bequia, and learning of the conservation efforts and preservation programs committed to ensure that the beauty of the Grenadines is in safe hands for future generations.

While we snorkel and SCUBA dive in the Grenadines, if we spot a Hawksbill sea turtle with a specially marked hole at the back of its shell, this means it was released from the Turtle Sanctuary on Bequia, which has successfully hatched and released over 2000 turtles!

At TradeWinds’ beautiful, newly renovated waterfront villa, we are only steps away from the greatest swimming pool in the world – as a quiet, sandy Caribbean beach awaits at the edge of the lush, mature gardens.

We'll take you for an afternoon shoreline stroll; along the Belmont Walkway we will find beach-front bars, restaurants, and quaint island shops. Let's wander the walk-way south for a group hike up, down and around a hill and cliff, to discover the beginning of the postcard-perfect Princess Margaret Beach, with a broad strip of white sand framed by palm trees and sea grape plants. Together, we celebrate yet another amazing day relaxing with cocktails in villa's garden, admiring the breathtaking panoramic sunset over Admiralty Bay.

Whether you are looking to relax on the beach, explore the island's charms or swim along with a sea turtle, an AQUA•TERRA BEQUIA experience has something for everyone. If you're ready to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, grab your swimsuit and head for Bequia. This vacation will be like no other!

Please keep in mind that this is a sample itinerary only, and is subject to change as we continue to evaluate and fine-tune the experience.

All guests will meet at Mimosa House on the Belmont Walkway on Bequia, and at 5pm guests who will stay at Mimosa House first will gather together for Welcome Cocktails as the sun sets over our private garden. Later, the first gourmet dinner of the week will be prepared and served by your crew.

After breakfast, guests can walk over to Lower Bay via Princess Margaret Beach and perhaps stop off for a nice snorkel there. Those who would rather not walk will be taken by car to Lower Bay, where all guests will enjoy Caribbean Chicken salad for lunch on this glorious stretch of beach. On their return to Mimosa, guests can spend time in the beautiful garden, play games, go kayaking, snorkel, swim or just laze around until cocktail time, following which another delicious dinner will be served up with a smile.

This morning we’ll visit Bequia Heritage Museum on the south side of the island, where we’ll learn about Bequia’s famed maritime history, including boat-building and whaling. It also gives a fascinating insight into the lives of the indigenous people who settled in Bequia and in the region - going back thousands of years. After a tasty lunch back at Mimosa House, we’ll have a complimentary snorkel tour with Cathy from Dive Bequia, when she will also explain about the Reef Restoration program in Bequia which she manages.

After breakfast today check-out from Mimosa House will be at 9.30am and the day begins with a complimentary excursion to the beautiful Firefly Estate, a small boutique hotel set amidst a centuries’ old historic estate and plantation. Following this, we are off for a fabulous day out at beautiful Bequia Beach Hotel. This day out is in lieu of dinner ashore in the evening, and is at guests’ expense, however we have secured the fantastic price of only US$55 per person for the full day at the resort, including a 2-course lunch and 3 drinks, access to the pool, beach towels and beach; (normally the cost is US$95 per person for day-pass only, without drinks or food). At 5pm, we board our yacht for Captain’s Cocktails and our first gourmet dinner aboard this week.

After breakfast this morning, we’ll set sail north towards the beautiful leeward coast of St Vincent island. We’ll stop for lunch at secluded Petit Byahaut, where divers and snorkellers can explore the crystal clear waters. Later in the afternoon we’ll move to stunning Cumberland Bay, where we’ll drop achor for the night and enjoy another delicious dinner aboard.

This morning we offer an excursion not to be missed: to the spectacular waterfalls close to Chateaubelair. This is an absolute must-do; the sight of the waters cascading from high cliffs down into natural pools.is absolutely breath-taking. There is possibility for snorkeling and maybe a dive as we head back south along the coast and perhaps stop off in Wallilabou (of “Pirates of the Caribbean” fame) and/or Keartons Bay. Later In the afternoon we’ll sail down to Young Island, where we’ll anchor overnight and enjoy another scrumptious dinner aboard.

After breakfast this morning we’ll lift the anchor and sail back to Bequia for lunch aboard. Afterwards we’ll swim and snorkel off Princess Margaret Beach, and then enjoy Captain’s Cocktails aboard before heading ashore to dine in one of Bequia’s delightful restaurants.

After a last tasty breakfast aboard, it is time to gather your belongings, as well as your wonderful memories of a week in this most beautiful environment. Before exchanging fond farewells, your crew will arrange transport to the airport or the ferry dock. Already you will be planning your next cruise with TradeWinds.

Please keep in mind that this is a sample itinerary only, and is subject to change as we continue to evaluate and fine-tune the experience.

All guests will meet at Mimosa House on the Belmont Walkway, and at 5pm guests who will sail first will board the yacht for Welcome Cocktails as the sun sets over the bay. Our first gourmet dinner under the stars awaits us.

After breakfast this morning, we’ll set sail north towards the beautiful leeward coast of St Vincent island. We’ll stop for lunch at secluded Petit Byahaut, where divers and snorkellers can explore the crystal clear waters. Later in the afternoon we’ll move to stunning Cumberland Bay, where we’ll drop anchor for the night and enjoy another delicious dinner aboard.

This morning we offer an excursion not to be missed: to the spectacular waterfalls close to Chateaubelair. This is an absolute must-do; the sight of the waters cascading from high cliffs down into natural pools is absolutely breath-taking. There is possibility for snorkeling and maybe a dive as we head back south along the coast, and perhaps stop off in Wallilabou (of “Pirates of the Cribbean” fame) and/or Keartons Bay. Later In the afternoon we’ll sail down to Young Island, where we’ll anchor overnight and enjoy another scrumptious dinner aboard.

An early morning sail today takes us back to Bequia, where we disembark for an action-packed day. We begin with a complimentary excursion to the beautiful Firefly Estate, a small boutique hotel set amidst a centuries old historic estate and plantation. Following this, we are off for a fabulous day out at beautiful Bequia Beach Hotel. This day out is in lieu of dinner ashore in the evening, and is at guests’ expense, however we have secured the fantastic price of only US$55 per person for the full day at the resort, including a 2-course lunch and 3 drinks, access to the pool, beach towels and beach; (normally the cost is US$95 per person for day-pass only, without drinks or food). At 5pm we’ll move into Mimosa House, where we’ll spend the next few days of our adventure.

This morning we’ll visit Bequia Heritage Museum on the south side of the island, where we’ll learn about Bequia’s famed maritime history, including boat-building and whaling. It also gives a fascinating insight into the lives of the indigenous people who settled in Bequia and in the region - going back thousands of years. After a tasty lunch back at Mimosa House, we’ll have a complimentary snorkel tour with Cathy from Dive Bequia, when she will also explain about the Reef Restoration program in Bequia which she manages.

After breakfast, guests can walk over to Lower Bay via Princess Margaret Beach and perhaps stop off for a nice snorkel there. Those who would rather not walk will be taken by car to Lower Bay, where all guests will enjoy Caribbean Chicken salad for lunch on this glorious stretch of beach. On their return to Mimosa, guests can spend time in the beautiful garden, play games, go kayaking, snorkel, swim or just laze around until cocktail time, following which another delicious dinner will be served up with a smile.

Friday is a leisurely day, and after breakfast there are lots of options, which may include a visit to the turtle sanctuary, shopping in Port Elizabeth or perhaps doing an island tour by taxi. Later in the afternoon we’ll enjoy Cocktails in the gardens at Mimosa before heading ashore to dine in one of Bequia’s delightful restaurants.

After a last tasty breakfast at Mimosa House, it is time to gather your belongings, as well as your wonderful memories of a week in this most beautiful environment. Before exchanging fond farewells, your crew will arrange transport to the airport or the ferry dock. Already, you will be planning your next cruise with TradeWinds.

INCLUDED

• All meals and beverages served at the Villa and aboard the yacht

• Well stocked open bar and wine list

• Full use of all water sports equipment available at waterfront Villa & aboard the Luxury Class yacht including kayaks, stand up paddleboards, water toys and more

• Visit to Bequia Heritage Museum

• Visit to Firefly Estate

• On Land at waterfront Villa - a professional host and chef team, as well as housekeeping service for half of the all-inclusive week

• At Sea on the Luxury Yacht – a professional Captain and First Mate / Chef for half of the all-inclusive sailing week

EXCLUDED

• One evening meal when guests are asked to dine at a restaurant and experience the local vibe at guests’ expense

• One day package at Bequia Beach Hotel, including lunch, 3 drinks and use of pool and towels, to be paid to the hotel at the rate of US$55 per person

• Scuba diving for certified divers is charged at $100 per person per dive for Non-Members

• Crew gratuities

• Trip Protection Insurance, which is highly recommended