Palm Island, a mile off Union Island, and Petit St Vincent (PSV), at the southern tip of the country, are tiny private islands that are each occupied by a single resort. Palm Island, once known as Prune Island, was transformed into a resort by the sailor John Caldwell, who planted its palms.
Petit St Vincent is famous for its cottages spread across 115 acres and its flag system: raise a yellow flag outside your cottage and a Mini Moke brings whatever you ordered; raise the red one and nobody disturbs you. Both islands have beaches as good as any in the Caribbean.
Top things to do: Palm Island & Petit St Vincent
Stay the week
These are places to do very little, very well — snorkelling off the beach, sailing a Hobie Cat, a beach dinner under the stars.
Visit for lunch
Yachts often anchor off Palm Island and PSV; call ahead to check whether day visitors are welcome at the beach bar and restaurant.
Boat trips to the Tobago Cays and Mopion
Both resorts organise trips to the Cays and to Mopion, a sandbar just off PSV with a single thatched umbrella on it.
How to get to Palm Island & Petit St Vincent
- Via Union Island: fly into Union (or clear in by boat) and the resort launch picks you up — about 10 minutes to Palm Island and 25–30 minutes to PSV.
- By yacht: both have anchorages; respect the resorts’ private beaches.
Insider tips
- Both islands were affected by Hurricane Beryl in 2024. Check each resort’s current opening status and dates directly before booking.
- Transfers from Barbados via charter flight can usually be arranged by the resorts.
Tours that include Palm Island & Petit St Vincent
These bookable experiences are the easiest way to see Palm Island & Petit St Vincent:
Private boat charter from €1561 per group Private Charter Tour to Bequia Island
The whole boat to yourselves for a day trip to Bequia. At the group price it only makes sense for a large party — up to 18 people — but for a family reunion or a group of friends it is the most comfortable way to see the first of the Grenadines.
- Your own boat and crew for the day
- Swimming and snorkelling at Princess Margaret Beach
- A complimentary photo shoot of the day
Boat trip from €112 Bequia Day Cruise with Drinks and Photos
The only bookable way on GetYourGuide to get a taste of the Grenadines in a day. You cruise to Bequia, swim or snorkel off Princess Margaret Beach, then have lunch or a drink by Admiralty Bay before sailing back — with photos of the day included.
- Sail across to Bequia, the first of the Grenadines
- Swim and snorkel at Princess Margaret Beach
- Drinks or lunch at a Port Elizabeth waterfront bar
