Where is Union Island in the Grenadines?
of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Union Island is part of the nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It has a surface of 9 square kilometres (3.5 sq mi) and lies about 200 km (120 miles) west-southwest of Barbados and is within view of the islands of Carriacou and the mainland of Grenada, which lie directly south.
How do I get from Union Island to Bequia?
There is no direct connection from Bequia to Union Island. However, you can take the car ferry to Kingstown, St Vincent, take the walk to Kingstown, St Vincent, then take the ferry to Union Island.
How do I get from Union Island to Carriacou?
The quickest way to get from Carriacou to Union Island is to ferry which costs $111 and takes 40 min.
How long is the ferry from St Vincent to Bequia?
Service between St. Vincent and Bequia on the more conventional ferries is frequent, takes 60 minutes each way, and costs $9.50 (EC$25) one way or $17 (EC$45) round-trip with the same ferry company.
Is Union Island part of Grenada?
Location: Union Island is part of the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It lies about 200 km West South West of Barbados and is within view of the islands of Carriacou and the mainland of Grenada, which lie directly south.
How much is the ferry from St Vincent to Bequia?
Ferries between St. Vincent and Bequia run frequently, all day and evening. The one-way trip takes about an hour, and the fare is about $10 each way or $17 round-trip.
Who owns St Vincent island?
France captured it in 1779 but returned it to Britain in 1783. The islands were formerly part of the British colony of the Windward Islands from 1871 to 1958. The nation gained full independence in 1979. The Grenadines include 32 islands, the largest of which are Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, and Union.
Is grenadine from the Grenadines?
The name “grenadine” originates from the French word grenade which means pomegranate, from Latin grānātum “seeded”. Grenadine was originally prepared from pomegranate juice, sugar, and water. It is not related to the Grenadines archipelago, which takes its name from Grenada, which is named for Granada, Spain.