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General Information |
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Palm Island used to be called Prune Island and was inhabited only by a few cows. During their round the world journey on which they set off after the second World War, John and Mary Caldwell decided to stay on this island and plant hundereds of palm trees. This turned the arid rock into a luxuriant paradise bordered by beautiful beaches of white sand. This private island offers a Robinson Crusoé setting for the Palm Island Resort, a magnificent 40 room hotel entirely refurbished in 1999 and managed on an all-included basis.
Status
Palm Island is part of the state of St Vincent and the Grenadines, independant since 27 October 1997 and member of the Commonwealth with Kingstown on St Vincent as capital.
Language: English
Currency: Caribean Dollar EC$ (1 US$ = 2.7 EC$), US$ accepted.
Population:
Web site: www.palmislandresorts.com |
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Nautical information |
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 Before you stop at Palm Island you must do your clearnace in one of the ports of entry of St Vincent, the nearest being Union Island. Other ports of entry are on St Vincent, Mustique, Canouan and Bequia.
Charts
- Imray-Iolaire : B 3, B31 and B311
- SHOM : 7611
VHF
Distress calls on 16
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Practical information |
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Communication
There is a private ferry service for residents of the Palm Island Resort
Provisionning
Palm Island Resort - www.palmislandresorts.com
Electricity
220/240V 50Hz supplies and use a UK style 3 pin system.
Emergencies
Dr. Patrick Chevallier GP VHF 10 Tél/Fax: 809 458 88 29 |
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Comments |
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Beautiful beaches amongst Casuarina Beach.
Because the Palm Island Resort is all-inclusive, it is difficult for them to welcome visiting yachtmen.
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