St. Vincent

Most travelers reach St. Vincent through Argyle International Airport on the southeast side of the main island. Current airlift connects directly with Miami, New York JFK, Charlotte, Atlanta, Toronto, and London Heathrow, with additional Caribbean links through hubs such as Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad, Saint Lucia, and Martinique. Once in the country, Bequia, Canouan, Mustique, and Union Island can be reached by domestic or charter flights, while ferries and private boat charters connect the main island to several Grenadine stops. For a dive-first trip, it is usually smartest to arrive at St. Vincent, settle in, then add southbound islands as weather allows.

• Airport taxis are easy for the first transfer, especially if you are traveling with camera gear or multiple bags. - Approved short-term vehicle rentals are listed by the tourism authority and make sense if you want waterfalls, birding, or west-coast freedom between dive days.