Mayreau Cruise Port
Mayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Caribbean
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Mayreau — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Plan my port daysTiny tender-only Grenadines island with two famous beaches, one hilltop village and no cars to speak of.
At a glance
Port summary
Mayreau has no cruise pier. Ships anchor off Saline Bay and run tenders or Zodiacs to the small concrete jetty. Everything on the island is reached on foot along a single one-lane concrete road that climbs steeply from the jetty to the village on Station Hill and drops down the far side to Salt Whistle Bay. Allow about 15 minutes uphill and 15 down; it is unshaded and steep enough to be hard work in midday heat. There is no ATM, no tourist office and no reliable public WiFi on the island, so bring small-denomination cash. Most calls here are small luxury or expedition ships that stay half a day.
Getting to Mayreau
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
The ship's own tender or Zodiac is the only way ashore. Crossings are short but the jetty is low and can be wet in swell.
📍 Ship's tender platform; you land at the small concrete jetty on Saline Bay beach.
One concrete road links Saline Bay, the village on Station Hill and Salt Whistle Bay. About 15 minutes up and 15 down, steep and unshaded.
📍 Turn right off the jetty and follow the single concrete road uphill.
Water taxis run round to Salt Whistle Bay and out to the Tobago Cays. Prices are negotiable and cash only; fix the return time before you leave.
📍 Local boats pull up on Saline Bay beach beside the tender jetty on cruise days.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry small US dollars or EC dollars. US dollars are accepted everywhere but change usually comes back in EC dollars.
Things to do
Walk Across the Island: Saline Bay to Salt Whistle Bay
🚶 Walk
The one road on Mayreau, from the tender jetty over the village hill to the far beach.
🕐 First thing after the tender lands, before the midday heat
Saline Bay Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
A long pale-sand bay right at the tender jetty, good for a swim with no walking at all.
🕐 Any time you are ashore; shade is thin so mid-morning or late afternoon is kindest
Salt Whistle Bay Beach
🏖️ Beach
The Grenadines beach everyone photographs - white sand, palms and flat turquoise water.
🕐 Late morning once the walk is done; the light is best before mid-afternoon
Tobago Cays Boat Trip
🎯 Activity
A short boat run east to the marine park, with turtle grounds and reef inside the horseshoe.
🕐 As early as tenders allow; the water flattens in the morning
Dennis' Hideaway
🍽️ Restaurant
Long-running family restaurant and bar above Saline Bay, cooking whatever came in that morning.
🕐 Lunch, ideally arranged in advance on a cruise day
Righteous & De Youths Bar
Short stop🍹 Bar
A hand-painted bar on the hill road, known for cold beer and curried conch.
🕐 On the way back down from the church, before the last tender
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
A small stone church from 1930 on the crest of the hill, and the reason most people make the climb.
🕐 Mid-morning, before the heat builds on the climb
Church Crest Lookout over the Tobago Cays
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
The open crest behind the church, looking straight down onto the reefs of the Tobago Cays.
🕐 Morning, with the sun behind you over the cays
Mayreau Gardens Snorkelling
🌿 Nature
A shallow coral garden off the south of the island, reached by local boat in a few minutes.
🕐 Morning, when the water is calmest and clearest
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Mayreau?
- Mayreau is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Mayreau?
- Walking into Mayreau from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Mayreau centre?
- Typical options include Ferry, On foot, Other transport. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Mayreau?
- Plan for at least 2 hours ashore to see Mayreau independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Mayreau and are cards accepted?
- Mayreau uses the East Caribbean Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Mayreau cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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