Top Things to do in Port Elizabeth
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Top 7 Things to do in Port Elizabeth, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Discover the best top things to do in Port Elizabeth, St. Vincent and the Grenadines including Princess Margaret Beach, Port Elizabeth, Hamilton Fort, The Oasis Art Gallery & Gift Shop, Bequia Maritime Museum, Sargeant Brothers Model Boat Shop, Nicola IV - Private Day Charters.
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1. Princess Margaret Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
One of Bequia's most popular Beaches.
Reviewed By Jon C - Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Arrived in Port Elizabeth off our cruise ship and headed to Princess Margaret Beach along the Belmont Boardwalk basically from the quay with your back to the seas turn right and stay close to the sea.
If you are going to walk would recommend boat shoes, trainers or similar as the path was a bit slippery after rain and rogue waves washing over the boardwalk.
Walk took about 15 minutes and just added to the anticipation of walking onto the beach.
Walking this way to the beach you go past Jack's bar as soon as you get to the beach but there are a number of vendors selling drinks and snacks further on.
The beach is curved and although the sea was a bit too rough for snorkeling it was great to get in have a swim.
We didn't hire a chair although they were cheap, just sat on our towels but got four beers from Fay (2 for $5). She also sells jewellery and snacks.
We were one of two cruise ships in port that day both with circa 400 passengers each and obviously the beach was busier than it would have been and if you want to sit on the first 20 metres of beach it is not for you when the cruise ships are in port however if you are prepared to walk 400 metres there was plenty of room and even more if you carry on to Lower Bay.
On the walk back along the boardwalk you pass numerous bars, restaurants and hotels all of which offer drinks and food before you get back to the centre of Port Elizabeth. (see seperate review of Mac's)
A must when visiting Bequia
2. Port Elizabeth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
This quiet seaside village is known for its fantastic scenery.
Reviewed By Cjay407 - Dorchester, United Kingdom
We went here by catamaran from St Vincent, weather was a bit choppy but worth a bumpy trip to get to Bequia which is a beautiful island.
3. Hamilton Fort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 81 reviews
The remains of this 18th-century fort have a great view of Admiralty Bay.
Reviewed By Keith1812 - Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Set above the harbour town of Port Elizabeth there are tremendous views of the town, Princess Margaret Bay and Lower Bay
4. The Oasis Art Gallery & Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By The_Concierge_8 - Trinidad
This is a small unassuming art gallery located upstairs an old building behind The Porthole Restaurant just off the main waterfront road and just at the start of the Belmont Walkway. You can also reach it via Belmont road.
Renowned local artist, Ms. L.D. Lucy, curates this little gallery and works on site. She happily answers questions and explains the background, meanings and inspirations behind her paintings. They are so vibrant and full of colour!
Once of her signature subjects is a black and white spotted Guinea fowl! It is absolutely delightful the variety of paintings she has featuring this quirky Guinea fowl!
They’ve got beautiful paintings by several local and visiting artists, some popularly seen around town and in publications. There are also model sail boats for sale that actually do sail. There is also local handmade jewellery that you can buy.
If you like the paintings but can’t afford the price tag, there are prints available in various sizes and cards – single and in boxed packs. I bought a pack of Guinea fowl cards which made the best souvenir!
This gallery is definitely worth a visit and it’s a lovely way to spend 20 minutes browsing the art featuring Bequian life and culture.
5. Bequia Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By rollngstone - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Included in our island tour. You walk around an area that is enclosed with iron bars -- I supposed that this is the best way to display the whaling boats, murals & whaling gear / without worrying about theft / vandalism. Thankfully this way of life is coming to an end (they are currently allowed to kill 4 humpbacks per year).
6. Sargeant Brothers Model Boat Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By karmilw - Maumee, Ohio
Watching skilled boat builders manufacture exact replicas of yachts and sailboats in the harbor was delightful. There are two boat shops in Bequia. Sargeants is further down front street than the other, but certainly worth a few steps more. I ended up purchasing a boat there to take home - it was a finely detailed craft. Mr. Benson Phillips helped me, having given us a tour of the shop... the interchange with him was a memory maker. Ask for him if you go.
7. Nicola IV - Private Day Charters
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Nicola Private Day Charters offer sailing on our 44' C&C to uninhabited Islands, Mustique and the Grenadines. We also offer fishing and tours aboard our 35' twin engine fully equipped sportfisher. Just bring your sunscreen, swimsuits and we will provide the rest. Snorkel, swim, whale watch, fish, beach BBQ's are just some of the day offerings from Nicola Charters. Contact us for custom trips.
Reviewed By Bequiaboy - World
We have sailed with Nicki and Cristina on many occasions. We've visited the Tobago Cays, Union, Mayreau, Mustique, Canouan, Il de Quatre, and the west coast of St. Vincent. Overnights in the Cays were great fun, snorkeling with turtles, loads of colorful fishes, and stars at night that were amazing. We would highly recommend their tours as essential to a visit to Bequia. They are a wonderful and friendly couple who go the extra mile to make you feel special. Now they have powerboat (Nicola V) in addition to their sailboat for quicker trips to the Cays and around the Grenadines so we are looking forward to adding a new experience when we are next in Bequia.
