Diving Bequia and Southern Bequia

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Diving off Bequia

April 16

At 9 a.m. the boat from Bequia Divers picks us up at our beach, Lower Bay, and we head straight to our first dive spot. By 1 p.m. we are back at the dive base and pay US$106 for two dives including all equipment. A small but excellent dive center run by an Englishwoman. Right next door there are two more dive centers.

1st Dive

Blue tube sponge on the coral reef while diving off the island of Bequia

Blue fish swimming over colorful corals and gorgonians while diving off Bequia

Caribbean crab hiding under an algae-covered rock ledge off Bequia

Colorful coral reef with blue tube sponges and various corals off Bequia

Large sea squirt between coral blocks while diving off the Caribbean island of Bequia

Elegant black gorgonian fans reaching into the turquoise waters off Bequia

2nd Dive

Caribbean spiny lobster resting among corals and gorgonians during the second dive off Bequia

Top view of a sea squirt between mossy coral rock while diving off Bequia

Perfectly camouflaged scorpionfish among overgrown corals off Bequia

Cylindrical pillar corals with soft tips and gorgonian fans while diving off Bequia — Rochester Falls

The South of Bequia

Houses in Port Elizabeth on Bequia — Bequia tourist information at the harbor

Restaurant in Port Elizabeth on Bequia — Restaurant and scooter rental

At noon we rent a scooter in the center of Port Elizabeth from Handy Andy. Starting at US$40 per day (US$20 per hour or US$30 for half a day) — a bit rickety, but if you ride according to road conditions you get through and can climb the steepest hills.

Friendship Bay

We ride the scooter through Belmont to the Beach Hotel at Friendship Bay. The beautiful, long sandy beach invites a swimming break. From above the beach you have a lovely view of the offshore islands.

Whaling Museum

A few kilometers further we stop at the small whaling museum, the Whaling Museum near Paget Farm. Here you can see old whaling equipment for a voluntary admission fee and learn about the history of whaling on Bequia.

Southwest Tip of Bequia

Ruin in the south of the Caribbean island Bequia

Old cemetery in the south of the Caribbean island Bequia

We continue towards James F. Mitchell Airport until we reach a ruin and an old cemetery nearby. A bit further west lies the curious Moonhole settlement, which can only be visited by prior arrangement. Unfortunately we have none and turn around, as there is hardly any road left here anyway.