Diving
Power Catermaran Osprey Shuttle –
Grenada offers some of the best diving in the
Tel/ Fax 473-440-8126
Caribbean and boasts the largest shipwreck
E-mail: osprey@spiceisle.com
in the Caribbean, a 600-foot long cruise liner
Journey time 90 minutes
called the Bianca C. See page 13 for details
Departures from Grenada to Carriacou
on Diving in Grenada.
Monday – Friday 9:00am & 5:30pm
Dolphin & Whale Watching
Saturday 9:00am only
About fifteen (15) species of whales can be
Sunday 8:00am & 5:30pm
seen in Grenadian waters. During the period
Departures from Carriacou to Grenada
December to April there is a 97% success
Monday – Saturday 6:00am & 3:30pm
rate of sighting whales and dolphins. Among
Sunday 3:30pm only
those seen are the sperm, humpback, long
and short fin padded whales. Departures from Carriacou to Petite
Martinique
Tours can be arranged with First Impressions:
Monday – Friday 10:30am & 7:00pm
Tel/Fax: 473 440 3678.
Sunday 9:30am & 7:00pm
E-mail: starwindsailing@spiceisle.com
www.catamaranchartering.com Departures from Petite Martinique to
Carriacou
Drivers License
Monday – Saturday 5:30am & 3:00pm
To obtain a local permit, a bona fide driving
Sunday 3:00pm
license must be presented at the local traffic
department at the Central Police Station on Fares
the Carenage, the cost is EC$ 30. Most car Grenada to Carriacou EC$70.00 one way
rental firms issue local permits. Please note and Petite Martinique EC$140.00 return
that driving is on the LEFT.
Carriacou EC$20.00 one way
Eco-Tourism
to Petite Martinique EC$40.00 return
Grenada & Carriacou have a lot to offer the
eco-visitor. Bird watching, hiking and whale
Festivals & Special Events
watching are some of the activities that one
January New Years Day
can enjoy.
Spice Island Billfish Tournament
Grenada Sailing Festival
Electricity
Commonwealth countries, Caribbean
Voltage is 220 volts - 50 cycles. Appliances
countries (except Cuba), European
February Grenada Independence
rated at 110 volts (US standard) normally
Community countries and their
March St. Patrick’s Day Festival
work satisfactorily with a transformer. Most
dependencies, Norway, Japan, and Israel.
hotels have standard British three prong April Grenada Triathlon
plugs, and provide dual voltage shaver units.
Commonwealth of Independent States such
Carriacou Maroon Music
Bring an adaptor plug for small appliances
as Russia and the Ukraine and the Baltic
Festival
States such as Estonia and Latvia, and other
Easter Celebrations
Emergency Telephone Numbers
eastern European countries such as Hungary,
Police and Fire 911
Romania and Slovenia are required to
May Labour Day
purchase a tourist visa on arrival in Grenada.
Drum Festival
Ambulance St George’s 434
The cost is EC$25.00.
St Andrews 724
June Fisherman’s Birthday
Duty Free Allowances – Personal items, one
Carriacou 774
quart in total wines and spirits; half-pound July / August Carriacou Regatta
Coast Guard 399 tobacco or 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes. Grenada Carnival
Restricted items are fruits, vegetables, meat, Emancipation Day
Entertainment
soil, illegal drugs, firearms and ammunition.
Most hotels provide entertainment; Steel
October Thanksgiving Day
band music, crab racing, music and dancing.
Ferries
November Carriacou Sailing Series
There are a few nightclubs. The repertoire of
Mail Boat Schedule –
Grenadian performers include folk music,
Journey time 3-4 hours
December Carriacou Parang
drama and cultural performances.
Departures from Grenada to Carriacou
Christmas Day
Karaoke
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Boxing Day
Creole Shack, The Carenage St. George’s
10:00am
Food
Bananas, True Blue, St. George’s,
Departures from Carriacou to Grenada
Grenada’s Market Square offers seasonal
Flamboyant Hotel
Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays 10:00am.
local fruit, vegetables and spices.
Movies
Sundays - 12 noon.
There are several super-markets, with a wide
Reno Cinema, Lagoon Road, St. George’s
Fares (EC$): $25 per person one way
variety of produce. Local meat, poultry,
Tel: 473-440-5368
seafood, fruits and vegetables, milk, and
Movie Palace, Grande Anse, St. George’s dairy products are safe to eat.
Tel: 473- 439-0901 Fax: 473-440-1500
www.moviepalacegrenada.com
Geography
Grenada is located in the Caribbean. The
Deluxe Cinema, Grenville, St. Andrew
island is of volcanic origin and is divided by a
Tel: 473- 442 -7636
central mountain range. It is the most
Night Club southerly of the Windward Islands. Tropical
Fantazia 2001 rainforests, and the stunning beauty of
Bananas, True Blue, St. George’s dormant volcanoes make this a fascinating
and diverse landscape with some of the finest
Entry Requirements beaches in the world.
A valid passport and return or onward ticket
is required. However, proof of citizenship Golf
bearing a photograph is acceptable from The Grenada Golf & Country Club is a 9-hole
British and Canadian citizens, if accompanied course located near Grand Anse. Facilities
with a copy of your birth certificate. Visas are include club rental, instruction, a snackette
not required from citizens of USA, Canada, and bar, and caddy service. Green fees EC$
United Kingdom and its dependencies, British 40 for 9 holes, Club hire
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