Petit Saint Vincent Plajı

We spent 7 nights at PSV for two reasons; because of the ‘world class dive facilities’ and based of praise from friends who had visited a number of times and loved it. Unfortunately it wasn’t quite what we had hoped for. Let’s start with the diving and the claims they make on their website: “Beginners can take advantage of introductory discover diving courses, while certified divers can embark on 1 and 2 tank diving expeditions…special courses such as night diving and nitrox”. So what’s wrong with these statements? Not one word is true. There is no dive Center, no courses, no nitrox, no anything. The dive Center is closed. We had to book with a dive Center off property, from Union Island. They picked us up and everyday, they were very nice and the diving was nice, not great, but nice. The kicker…wait for it…for 2 x people for 2 x tank dives, for a total of 4 tanks…$750.00 USD a day…OMG…we have been diving for a long time and never paid that much…why so expensive? Probably because they had to come to and from Union Island… Moving on: -Arrival and greetings at the Barbados airport and at PSV? Very nice and welcoming…5 star for this part. - Our room - stinking hot because it had only 1 x ductless a/c unit and needed two. It’s extremely hot in PSV and a/c is critical. A few days later we moved to another cottage with 2 x ductless…thank goodness! The rooms are tired and in need of a Reno. - Food, service and staff - 5 star - Activities - there are kayaks, hobie’s, etc….BUT it is far too windy to use any of them…if you head out on a kayak, you will be swept away with the wind and current and good luck paddling back…it’s no surprise that not a sole used any of these crafts the whole week.There is a nice guy by the name of Jeff who can take you out for a sunset cruise on his nice sailboat.. - places to relax on the beach - there are a few but not enough for everyone…and there is no service - not a single staff member comes over and asks you if you would like something to eat or drink…seriously…it’s hot here…how about some water? - the spa - very nice and tranquil - Cost - food is included - alcohol is not - can really add up - Seclusion and privacy - 5 star - the flag service is fun In closing, I spoke with my friend, the one who had been going there for years and loved it. We compared notes. The PSV of today is nothing like what she and her husband experienced. There have been too many ownership changes, the resort is no longer all inclusive and the rooms are tired. Is it worth the price? We don’t think so…for 7 nights, 4 days of diving, 1 couples massage, a total cost of $25,000 USD? You be the judge.

Horrible experience. On a charter yacht and stopped at this island. Despite the law and their own signage saying the beaches were public, we were hounded by a security guard named Olvon until we left. He tried to make us pay $100 to use a public beach. Their own sign saying the beaches, bar restaurant and boutique were open to the public but when we tried to spend money their they again tried to make us pay $100 per person to even have a drink at the bar. Total rip off.

On a sailing trip and tried to get a drink at the beach bar. Walking on the island there is a sign saying it is a private island but you are free to visit the restaurant, bar and boutique but do not go past any signs stating “hotel guests only”. Got to the bar and the told us we would have to pay $100 USD to “get access” and have a drink. We obviously passed. Bartender told us we could dinghy down and walk the beach (which 66ft from the high water line is public). Security guard Olvon came over to tell us we cannot walk on the beach without paying the $100 USD which is not the law. This place is a TOTAL SCAM. DO NOT GO.

If you arrive at this unfortunate place and think your plan is to grab a drink at the bar and dip your toes in the water.. Think again. Even though the huge sign at the entrance says your welcome to enjoy the beach and use the bar.. The security guard will stop you and make You pay $100us to step on that government owned beach. If you don’t you will be harassed by a security guard named Olvon who will intimidate you till you leave or pay. After further investigation with others we have even herd of physical interactions with the guards for sitting on the beach. I would suggest going around the corner to a little place called Tenuta in Chatham bay. They are very nice, better view, no security guards harassing you, doesn’t cost you $100 to go to a bar to buy more drinks..

They charge you $100 US per person to walk on a public beach even though the sign says just don't go past the resort signs. Olvon the security guard made us leave a public beach. DO NOT GO HERE! TOTAL SCAM.