Major city · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Union Island
Spend 2–3 days on Union Island for beaches, forts and short boat trips; fit it into a 4‑night Grenadines itinerary.
Union Island is a small volcanic Grenadine with a tidy town, several beaches, forts and easy access to boat tours of nearby cays. Its size makes a 2‑day stay enough to see the main sights and enjoy a day‑trip to the Tobago Cays or Palm Island.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XCD
- Best months
- Dec–Jun
- avoid Jul–Nov (rainier, hotter)
- Airport
- UNI
- Nights
- 2
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- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗Check entry rules for your passport on official St Vincent and the Grenadines government sources before you fly.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians: leave it at home.
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ↗The Tobago Cays are a marine park: visit with licensed operators and follow anchoring and no-take rules.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Union Island911 ▾
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance999
- St Vincent Visitor Hotline1-800-123-4567
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Union Island, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-wide
- SIM or eSIMDigicel and Flow sell SIMs and eSIMs; coverage weak on small cays.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-wide
- Tap waterTap water on St Vincent is generally fine; rainwater cisterns on the Grenadines — drink bottled.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% often added.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-wide
- SafetyUnion Island is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secured, especially on ferries and at night in the harbour area.
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- RestroomsHotels, restaurants, the ferry terminal.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 1-800-123-4567 St Vincent Visitor Hotline
- Sundays & holidaysSundays quiet; fewer ferries.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUNI Union Island Airport.
- Getting aroundThe island is walkable; taxis are available but limited.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféXCD 3–5
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))XCD 30–45
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomXCD 120
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomXCD 180
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomXCD 250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XCD 80 · Mid XCD 130 · High XCD 200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UNI Union Island Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Jun. Avoid: Jul–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Union Island: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The island is walkable; taxis are available but limited. Most visitors rent a scooter or use the local bus for the few kilometres between Clifton and Ashton.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tobago Cays
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Boat tour from Union Island harbour; several operators (Catamaran, Schooner, Yacht) depart daily.
Great for snorkeling and turtle spotting; book in advance during peak season.
Palm Island
goDoor to door: ≈1 h each way
Day‑trip boat from Union Island harbour; multiple operators.
Private beach and water‑sports facilities.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Clifton
Harbour town, walkable to shops, restaurants and ferry dock; ideal for short stays.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XCD 80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- XCD 130–180 excl. bed
- High
- XCD 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 2 nights × XCD 180 | XCD 360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × XCD 130 | XCD 520 |
| Fast ferry Kingstown → Union Island (round‑trip)2 × XCD 150 · check | XCD 300 |
| Boat tour to Tobago Cays (half‑day)2 × XCD 120 · check | XCD 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XCD 142 |
| Trip total≈ XCD 391 per person per day, bed included | XCD 1,562 |
Typical rates in Clifton; includes basic breakfast.
2026 estimate in XCD; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | XCD 3–5 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | XCD 15–25 |
| Taxi (5 km) | XCD 30–45 |
| Ferry Kingstown → Union Island (one‑way)check | XCD 150–180 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tourist‑price inflation can affect bars and restaurants; ask for prices before ordering.
- Ferry schedules are limited – the fast ferry runs 2.5 h from Kingstown with stops; check times, especially on Mondays and Fridays for the Carriacou link.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- St Vincent Visitor Hotline
- 1-800-123-4567
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance999
Embassy
US consular services are in Kingstown; other nations use the US office or the St Vincent embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fast ferry Kingstown → Union Island: about XCD 150 per person, 2.5 h (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Union Island. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Jun · avoid Jul–Nov (rainier, hotter) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night on Union Island if you have 5+ nights total in the Grenadines.
- Combine Union Island with a day‑trip to Tobago Cays for a balanced beach‑hike‑boat itinerary.
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