Union Island

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Union stands out from afar with its dramatically mountainous outline. Clifton, the main harbor, is protected by a reef that shows off its brilliant kaleidoscopic colors and patterns as you sail in. If you anchor or take a mooring out near the reef, the water to the east is an expanse of brilliant green turquoise; jump in the clear, clean water and snorkel on the reef, (but watch out for kitesurfers). 

Ashore, the main town of Clifton was hit hard by Hurricane Beryl in July 2024 when the eye wall of the hurricane passed directly over the island. Union is the furthest south of the Grenadines, and recovery has been slower than on other islands, in no small part because it is so far from mainland St. Vincent and the transport of supplies is an ongoing struggle. Despite this, Union Islanders are welcoming and friendly and major yachts services and a couple restaurants have already reopened, while other continue to rebuild. Provisioning is fair, with the large grocery store in town fully operational and a handful of market stalls along the main road. The roads and trails offer the best hiking and biking in the Grenadines and the viewpoints are as stunning as ever.