Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Caribbean · VCT
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines suit travelers who want a Caribbean trip built around boats, smaller islands, and a less packaged rhythm than the big resort hubs. Most first visits are stronger when they focus on one part of the chain such as Bequia and the Tobago Cays or Saint Vincent plus one Grenadine, rather than trying to overnight everywhere.
Popular For
Things To See
- Kingstown
- Bequia
- Tobago Cays
- Mustique
- Union Island
- La Soufriere
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- December through April is the easiest broad season for classic island and boat trips.
- The chain is better used as a focused sailing or one-area itinerary than as a many-stop checklist.
- Transfers take time, so short trips should stay selective about which islands they include.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Kingstown
- Population
- 110,872
- Area
- 389 km²
- Region
- Caribbean
Languages
- English
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar ($)
XCD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
54.1
Price level index (US = 100)
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Kingstown (13.13°N, 61.22°W).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
12/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 2/100
- Lived safety
- 30/100
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal❌
- Relationship recognitionNone
- Adoption recognition❌
- Anti-discrimination laws❌
- Employment protections❌
- Legal gender recognition❌
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Human Development Index (UNDP)
0.798
High human development
- 5-year change
- +0.015
- 10-year change
- +0.043
- Trend
- improving
- Data year
- 2023
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 22.6%
- Forest cover
- 73.2%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 2
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 4
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
36/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
73/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Advisory summary Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is generally a safe destination for travelers. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Review our Travel Guidance for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for the Eastern Caribbean. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of August 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data