Things to Do in Wallilabou Bay

Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed here, but Wallilabou Bay would impress visitors even without Hollywood's blessing. This small fishing village sits on Saint Vincent's leeward coast, where volcanic cliffs drop into calm Caribbean waters. The bay forms a perfect horseshoe of dark sand backed by rainforest that tumbles down from the mountainous interior. Local fishermen still pull their boats onto the beach each evening. The pace of life moves at whatever speed the trade winds happen to be blowing.

The dining scene revolves around fresh seafood and traditional Caribbean cooking. Most restaurants are small, family-run operations that serve solid local dishes—whatever the fishermen brought in that day. Wallilabou Anchorage does excellent grilled mahi-mahi. Beach bars serve good roti and curry dishes plus rice and peas, plantains, and breadfruit. Don't expect fancy presentation but the flavors are authentic and portions generous.

December through April offers the most reliable weather with less humidity and minimal rain. Wallilabou Bay sits on the leeward side, so it stays calmer than the windward coast year-round. The rainy season brings afternoon showers that usually pass quickly—you might prefer the lusher landscape during this time. Hurricane season runs June through November, though Saint Vincent sits far enough south to avoid the worst storms.