Little Bay, the main anchorage and hub on the northwest coast
Rendezvous Bay, the island’s only white-sand beach, reached by sea or trail
Woodlands Bay, a quiet spot for swimming and snorkelling
Old Road Bay, sheltered anchoring on the west coast
Carr’s Bay, a calm cove beside Little Bay in the north
Cruise the edge of the maritime exclusion zone to view Plymouth from the sea
Dive and snorkel the quiet reefs off the west coast
Visit the Montserrat Volcano Observatory for the full story
Swim off the dark-sand beaches of the north
Explore the green trails of the Centre Hills
Plymouth, the buried former capital, viewed from a safe distance
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory, overlooking the Soufriere Hills
Little Bay, the island’s developing new capital and harbour
Rendezvous Bay and its secluded beach
The Centre Hills, lush rainforest in the island’s green north
Montserrat is a dry-season destination, best from December to April, when the Caribbean weather is settled and the trade winds steady. This matches the wider Leeward Islands season. The green hills are at their most vivid after the autumn rains, in December and January.
Montserrat has no international airport for large aircraft. Most guests arrive via Antigua (ANU), then take the short ferry or a light flight, or simply cruise across, as Montserrat lies around 30 nautical miles southwest of Antigua. It is an easy sail as part of a Leeward Islands itinerary.
Little Bay in the northwest is the main anchorage and point of entry. Rendezvous Bay, the island’s only white-sand beach, and Woodlands Bay nearby offer quiet swimming and snorkelling. The south of the island falls within a maritime exclusion zone around the volcano and must not be entered.
A day or two is enough to take in Montserrat’s highlights: the view of Plymouth from the sea, a dive on the reefs and time on the northern beaches. It works best as a distinctive stop within a wider Leeward Islands cruise from Antigua, Guadeloupe or St Kitts.
Yes, provided the maritime exclusion zone around the Soufrière Hills is respected. The zone is clearly marked and enforced, and viewing the buried former capital of Plymouth from its edge is the standard, sanctioned way to take in the volcano’s power. Local authorities publish the current alert level and zone boundaries.
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