Palm Island, Grenadines Island
Private Grenadines island operated as a small resort
Palm Island in the Grenadines is a privately run islet with palm-fringed beaches and coral reefs; visitors come for snorkeling, short boat trips and the small resort's beachfront dining.
Palm Island, Grenadines at a Glance#
Address: Palm Island, Grenadines (private island resort), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Website: https://www.palmislandresort.com/
About Palm Island, Grenadines#
Palm Island is a small private island in the Grenadines, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, known primarily as a private resort destination. It is notable for its seclusion and resort facilities rather than for large-scale public infrastructure.
The island offers sandy beaches, coral-fringed snorkeling sites and resort accommodation concentrated in a compact footprint. Day trips and boat transfers from nearby inhabited islands are the usual way visitors arrive; on-island facilities are oriented to guests rather than transient public tourism.
The island was developed for tourism and has operated as a private resort in the modern era. Ownership and management have changed over time as it has functioned as an exclusive hospitality property rather than a public park.
Geographically it sits in the southern Grenadines, close to Union Island in Grenadines Parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and is reached by private boat or scheduled charter transfers from nearby islands and inter-island services.
- Access: Reached by short boat transfers from nearby islands such as Union Island; there is no public bridge connection to the main islands.
How to Get to Palm Island, Grenadines#
Palm Island is reached by private boat or resort-arranged launches from mainland Saint Vincent or nearby Grenadines islands such as Bequia or Union Island. Guests normally arrive by ferry/boat transfers organized by the resort from the main points of entry.
Tips for Visiting Palm Island, Grenadines#
- Palm Island in the Grenadines is privately owned in places; check access rules with your boat operator before planning a landing.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen if planning to snorkel - the area's coral communities are fragile and worth protecting.
- If approaching by dayboat from Bequia or Union Island, time the trip to avoid rough afternoon seas that can make the crossing uncomfortable.
Best Time to Visit Palm Island, Grenadines#
December-May (dry season) is the most comfortable for sailing, diving and resort activities; expect higher prices then.
Weather & Climate near Palm Island, Grenadines#
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1462 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 76 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 50 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 54 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 25° - 30° | 28° | 55 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 26° - 31° | 28° | 85 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 26° - 31° | 28° | 147 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 158 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 26° - 31° | 28° | 177 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 26° - 32° | 29° | 182 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 166 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 205 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 25° - 30° | 27° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
