Union Island is a stop for sailors exploring the Southern Grenadines, close to Mayreau, Palm Island and the Tobago Cays. Clifton is the main harbor town, with shops, local services and places to eat. Chatham Bay offers a different side of the island for a beach visit and sunset ashore.
Coming ashore in Clifton
Use the Union Island guide to find the bank, groceries, local services and useful phone numbers. Union Island is welcoming sailors again after Hurricane Beryl, with reopened restaurants, shops and visitor services. Carry cash for small businesses and check opening hours locally.
For lunch or dinner, see the restaurants and bars guide. If you arrange a meal or pickup away from Clifton, confirm the return boat or taxi as well.
Planning your anchorage and next stop
Choose your anchorage using up-to-date charts, the weather forecast and your skipper’s assessment of the conditions. This visitor guide does not provide navigation instructions or confirm the condition of individual moorings.
The nearby Tobago Cays sailing guide covers visiting the marine park, anchorage and mooring considerations, and the park fee link. Check the park’s current rules before arriving.
Staying on land before or after sailing
If your group needs a night ashore, see Union Island accommodation. Check your flight or ferry connection before setting the start or end of your sailing trip. Contact us for help with local accommodation or boat excursions.