After departing Bequia, we continued our journey south to our next Grenadines island destination, Mayreau. From Bequia, the run to Mayreau is only 23 nautical miles. Our passage was smooth with 3-6 ft. seas. When we arrived in Salt Whistle Bay, we picked up one of the newly installed Marine Park’s mooring balls. After diving the mooring ball, the boys went kayaking and then swam ashore. There were several other “kid boats” in the bay, so there was plenty of “boat kid” activities over the next couple of days, including one boat kid birthday party on the beach.
Boat kid birthday party, Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau
At 1.5 square miles, Mayreau is a much smaller island than Bequia. You can walk from one side of the island to the other in approximately fifteen (15) minutes. The hike is uphill in both directions, but well worth it in terms of both scenery and exercise. Behind the church at the top of the hill there is an excellent vantage point for looking out towards the Tobago Cays, Canouan, and Union Island.
Mayreau looking towards the Tobago Cays
We continued down the only paved road on the island to Saline Bay, which is where cruise ships drop off their passengers during the busy cruise ship season. Since we were there in the “off” season, we had the entire beach and bay to ourselves.
Saline Bay, Mayreau (with Union Island in the background)
Saline Bay, Mayreau
There is a large Salt Pond located directly behind Saline Bay. Its pretty pink hues made up for the attendant sulfurous odor!
Saline Bay, & Salt Ponds, Mayreau
Salt Ponds, Mayreau
Salt Ponds, Mayreau
After exploring the island we settled back onto the boat to enjoy the sunset from the bow.
Theresa & Randy enjoying sundowners and the sunset on the bow, Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau
After enjoying all that Mayreau had to offer for a few days, we set off for our next Grenadine’s island destination, the Tobago Cays (pictures to follow in our next post).
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Great post! What a view!! Loved the pics =)
Love u all
Milu
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Beautiful post and brings back wonderful memories! We were just there this past Feb/Mar, loved Mayreau, it was our favorite island, but Bequia and Tobago were some of our favs too! What isn’t to love in the Grenadines!
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Judy and I visited the resort on the island of Petit St Vincent five years in a row I think in the early nineties. A very cool place and you are very close. They allow boats to anchor in their harbor and visit the bar and restaurant. It would be a special place to dine one night. Always interesting people at the bar.
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We’ve been there too. We agree it is a great spot! Let us know the next time you are planning on being there, perhaps we could meet up.
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Sounds like a cool trip Randy!!! Great pics!
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Thanks Barry, it has been a great trip. Hope you are doing well.
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