Logistics · Destination Guide
Wreck drama, shallow art reefs, and easy beach days on Grenada's southwest coast
Updated Mar 25, 2026 • 29 sources
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Most travelers fly into Maurice Bishop International Airport on Grenada's southwest tip, then transfer quickly to Grand Anse, True Blue, or central St. George's. This is one of the destination's biggest advantages because you do not lose a day to long inland drives after landing.
Maurice Bishop International Airport
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8 km • 15 to 20 minutesutes by road to central St. George's, often less to Grand Anse
Grenada's main international gateway, located near Point Salines on the south coast and close to the island's main dive-hotel belt. It is the obvious arrival point for St. George's and Grand Anse stays.
Transport: Official airport taxi, Pre-booked hotel transfer, Rental car pickup
Airport taxis run on published rates, so the transfer to Grand Anse or St. George's is simple. Grenada also has inexpensive local buses that usually run Monday through Saturday, roughly from early morning to evening, and they are useful for straightforward point-to-point rides if you are traveling light. Rental cars are practical for waterfall, estate, and national park days, but remember that Grenada drives on the left and visitors need a temporary local driving permit.
Grenada requires an online Immigration and Customs form for air travelers, available within 72 hours of arrival. Many visitors can enter visa-free for short tourist stays, but visa rules still depend on nationality, so check the Grenadian embassy or consular guidance that matches your passport. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, and onward or return travel proof may be requested. A yellow fever certificate is required only for travelers arriving from a risk country.
The main dive centers around Grand Anse and True Blue rent full scuba kits, weights, and cylinders, so it is easy to travel light if you do not need your exact backplate or freedive setup. Ask in advance about nitrox, camera handling, and whether a marine-park fee is already included. A compact roller plus a personal-item camera bag is easier than hard cases if you are moving through small hotels, taxis, and boat docks.
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
EC dollars are the local currency, but US dollars are widely accepted in the tourism belt around Grand Anse, hotels, and many dive operators. Cards work well at larger properties, but buses, small food spots, and market vendors are easier with cash.
ATMs are easy to find around St. George's, Grand Anse, and bank branches, and they usually dispense EC dollars. Keep small notes for taxis, buses, beach vendors, and tips.
220V-230V • 50Hz • G
Grenada follows the British-style plug standard. Bring a Type G adapter and confirm that chargers are dual-voltage before plugging them in.
Communications
FLOW and Digicel are the main mobile providers. Wi-Fi is routine at resorts, dive shops, and many cafes around Grand Anse and St. George's, but rural roads and inland parks can be patchier. At the airport, complimentary Wi-Fi is limited to lounge areas rather than the whole terminal.
Language
English is the official language and is used throughout tourism, transport, and dive operations. Grenadian Creole or French-based patois is also heard in everyday conversation.
Insurance
Carry both travel medical insurance and dive-specific accident cover. DAN is the standard reference policy for many divers because it adds evacuation coordination and dive-medicine support, but read the limits carefully and keep the emergency number saved offline. If a dive incident happens, activate local emergency services first and then DAN.
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