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
Updated to add Petit Saint Vincent to the list of islands affected by Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. Exercise normal precautions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The islands of Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, Petit Saint Vincent, and Union Island are in varying stages of recovery from Hurricane Beryl. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. If you decide to travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X (formerly known as “Twitter”). Review the Country Security Report for the Eastern Caribbean, which includes Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Canouan, Mayreau, Palm Island, Petit Saint Vincent, and Union Island In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl damaged many buildings on these islands. Until repairs are complete, fewer hotels and transportation options may be available. Contact your destination before traveling to these islands
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 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