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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Grenada Vibe Check
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When to visit, beach breakdown, unwritten rules, and money basics. Your quick grounding before you land.
๐Ÿ“… SpiceMas 2026 Events
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Full event calendar from late July through Carnival Tuesday, August 11.
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Interactive cost estimator. Know what you're getting into before you book.
๐Ÿ› Where to Eat
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Key spots organized by vibe and Carnival timing. Full local directory inside Spice Circle.
๐Ÿš• Getting Around
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Taxis, buses, rideshare apps, and what to know about moving during Carnival week.
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Free Guide
Grenada Vibe Check
A quick grounding before you go. Understand how Grenada feels and how people move through it.
When to Visit
Dry Season
Jan to May
Peak weather. Clear skies, calm seas. Most popular and most expensive.
Wet Season
Jun to Dec
Lower prices, fewer crowds. Sunny mornings with light afternoon showers.
SpiceMas
August
Nonstop energy. Main events the second Monday and Tuesday in August.
Quietest
Sep to Oct
Lowest rates, fewest crowds. Perfect for nature and peace.
Best Beaches by Vibe
Grand Anse Beach
Most Famous
Two miles of white sand. Most hotels sit along this strip. Best for swimming, watersports, and classic beach days.
BBC Beach
Calm + Quiet
Right next to Grand Anse. Smaller, calmer water. Known for the clear boat photography. Great for families and sunsets.
La Sagesse Beach
Secluded
Atlantic side. Secluded, framed by palms with a salt pond nearby. Perfect for a slow day away from the crowds.
The Unwritten Rules
Read before you land

Grenadians value politeness and community. These are not suggestions. They are how you get welcomed.

Greetings are golden. Say "Good morning," "Good afternoon," or "Good evening" before anything else. Jumping straight to your request is considered rude.
Cover up off the beach. Beachwear stays at the beach. Modest clothing when entering shops, markets, or villages.
Keep your volume down. The island moves gently. Match it.
Ask before you snap. Always ask permission before photographing locals, especially at the market.
No camouflage. Ever. It is illegal for civilians to wear camo in Grenada. Leave it at home.
Money Basics
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Currency
1 USD = approximately 2.67 XCD. Use XCD for buses, local food, vendors, and rum shops. USD accepted at hotels and large restaurants.
Businesses will not accept damaged or worn USD bills. Bring crisp bills only.

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Grenada Vibe Check Guide
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SpiceMas 2026
Event Calendar
Full season July 23 through August 12. Sorted by time within each day. Sourced from Go2Fete and other event promotion sites.
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Thu Jul 23
8:00PM
Official SpiceMas
Groovy Semi-Finals
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
Tickets Not Available Yet
Fri Jul 24
8:00PM
Official SpiceMas
Power Semi-Finals
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
Tickets Not Available Yet
Sat Jul 25
11:30PM
Dutty Fete
Jouvert In July
Location: Moonlight City
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
On SaleGet Tickets
Sun Jul 26
5:00PM
Official SpiceMas
Calypso Semi-Finals
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
Tickets Not Available Yet
Fri Jul 31
9:00PM
Fete
Wuss Fete
Location: Marlmount Playing Field
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
Tickets Not Available Yet
Sat Aug 1
6:00PM
Fete
Soca on the Sand
Location: Grand Anse Beach
What to Wear: Beachwear
Tickets Not Available Yet
9:00PM
Fete
Senile Fete
Location: Chantimelle Playing Field
What to Wear: Carnival Cute/Dapper
On SaleGet Tickets
Sun Aug 2
2:00PM
Cruise
INS - INEEDSOCA - Kayak Princess โ›ด๏ธ
Location: St George's
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On SaleGet Tickets
2:00PM
Cruise
Good Spirits Carnival Edition - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On SaleGet Tickets
Tue Aug 4
12:00PM
Cruise
HennyThings Possible - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwear
On SaleGet Tickets
7:00PM
Cruise
Jab on the Ocean: The Ultimate Jab Experience ๐Ÿšข
Location: The Carenage Harbour
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
On Sale
9:00PM
Dutty Fete
Crave
Location: Fond Playing Field
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
On SaleGet Tickets
Wed Aug 5 โ€” Preeday
12:00PM
Cruise
Shades Opus XI - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ
Location: Grenada Yacht Club
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On SaleGet Tickets
12:00PM
Cruise
Curvez Bikini Cruise - Kayak Princess โ›ด๏ธ ๐Ÿ†•
Location: St George's
What to Wear: Swimwear
On SaleGet Tickets
7:00PM
Cruise
La Vie Doux - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ ๐Ÿ†•
Location: Grenada Yacht Club
What to Wear: Carnival Cute/Dapper
On SaleGet Tickets
9:00PM
Fete
Preeday XV
Location: Grenada National Cricket Stadium
What to Wear: All Black
On SaleGet Tickets
10:00PM
Fete
Formal Bacchanal
What to Wear: All Black
On SaleGet Tickets
Thu Aug 6
12:00PM
All Inclusive
Eden - All Inclusive - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ ๐Ÿ†•
Location: Grenada Yacht Club
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On SaleGet Tickets
1:00PM
Cruise
Momentum Bikini Jab - Harbor Master ๐Ÿšข
Location: Grenada Port Authority
What to Wear: Swimwear
On SaleGet Tickets
4:00PM
Cruise
Soca State of Mind
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwear
Sold Out
5:00PM
Fete
Flores
Location: Blueberry
What to Wear: Dress To Impress
On SaleGet Tickets
6:30PM
Cruise
Darkers - Harbour Master ๐Ÿšข
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On SaleGet Tickets
8:00PM
Official SpiceMas
Majestic Thursday (Queen Show)
Location: Kirani James Athletics Stadium
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
On SaleGet Tickets
8:00PM
Fete
Casamigos: House of Friends
Location: Prickly Bay Marina
What to Wear: Carnival Cute/Dapper
On SaleGet Tickets
9:00PM
Fete
Bottomless Thursday: Carnival Edition
Location: Lavo Lanes
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
On SaleGet Tickets
Fri Aug 7 โ€” Bacchanal Friday
2:00AM
Dutty Fete
Juvay [by Golden Mas] ๐Ÿ†•
Location: Honeymoon Waterfalls
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
On SaleGet Tickets
4:00AM
Fete
Rize & Whine Spicemas โ€” Bouyon Meets Jab ๐Ÿ†•
Location: St George's
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
On SaleGet Tickets
4:00AM
Dutty Fete
Dutti
Location: Magazine Beach
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
On SaleGet Tickets
5:00AM
All Inclusive
RIZE Grenada ๐Ÿ†•
Location: St George's
What to Wear: Dress To Impress
On SaleGet Tickets
8:00AM
Cruise
Soca Baby - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ
Location: Grenada Yacht Club
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
Sold Out
9:00AM
Cruise
Silent Morning
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwear
On SaleGet Tickets
2:00PM
Cruise
Naked Summer Edition - โ›ด๏ธ
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwear
On SaleGet Tickets
2:00PM
Cruise
_UCK WORK
Location: Grenada
What to Wear: Swimwear
Sold Out
2:00PM
Cruise
Ciroc Bleached - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ
Location: Saint George
What to Wear: All White
On SaleGet Tickets
8:00PM
Official SpiceMas
Bacchanal Friday (Soca Monarch)
Location: Grenada National Cricket Stadium
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
On SaleGet Tickets
Sat Aug 8 โ€” Panorama
8:00AM
Cruise
Fleet Day Cruise - Catamaran โ›ต๏ธ
Location: Esplanade Shopping Complex
What to Wear: Swimwear
On SaleGet Tickets
9:00AM
Cruise
Strut Grenada - Harbour Master ๐Ÿšข
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
Sold Out
9:00AM
Cruise
Amnesia - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On Sale
4:00PM
All Inclusive
PinkNic 473
Location: Tanteen Playing Field
What to Wear: Dress To Impress
On SaleGet Tickets
5:00PM
All Inclusive
Shhh Grenada
Location: Morne Rouge Playing Field
What to Wear: Dress To Impress
On SaleGet Tickets
6:00PM
Cruise
Sugar & Spice: Bikini Cruise - Esta Sea ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ ๐Ÿ†•
Location: Grenada Yacht Club
What to Wear: Swimwear
On SaleGet Tickets
8:00PM
Official SpiceMas
Pantastic Saturday (Panaroma)
Location: Grenada National Cricket Stadium
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
On SaleGet Tickets
9:00PM
Cruise
Lava on Water - Harbour Master ๐Ÿšข ๐Ÿ†•
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
On SaleGet Tickets
10:00PM
Fete
Pure White
Location: Moonlight City
What to Wear: All White
On SaleGet Tickets
Sun Aug 9 โ€” Dimanche Gras
3:00AM
Dutty Fete
Wett Safari
Location: Ariza Car Park
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
On SaleGet Tickets
5:00AM
Cruise
Bright Colors: Sunrise & Soca - Harbour Master ๐Ÿšข
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Beachwear
On SaleGet Tickets
8:30AM
Dutty Fete
Ultra Colour - Cooler Fete
Location: Grand Anse Beach
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
On SaleGet Tickets
12:00PM
Cruise
Overdose - Rhumm Runner II โ›ด๏ธ
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On SaleGet Tickets
1:00PM
Cruise
Bend - 3 Boats ๐Ÿšค๐Ÿšค๐Ÿšค
Location: Grand Anse Beach
What to Wear: Neon Swimwear
Sold Out
3:00PM
Cruise
Twillight - Harbour Master ๐Ÿšข
Location: Saint George
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On SaleGet Tickets
3:00PM
Fete
Beach Bum
Location: Grand Anse Beach
What to Wear: Beachwear
On SaleGet Tickets
4:00PM
All Inclusive
Brunch & Soca: Fantasy Island
Location: Port Louis
What to Wear: Dress To Impress
On SaleGet Tickets
4:00PM
All Inclusive
Sunnyside Up - House of Indulgence
Location: Lavo Lanes
What to Wear: Dress To Impress
On SaleGet Tickets
5:00PM
All Inclusive
Ultra Black
Location: Pier 57
What to Wear: Dress To Impress
On SaleGet Tickets
8:00PM
Official SpiceMas
Dimanche Gras (Calypso Monarch)
Location: Grenada National Cricket Stadium
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
On SaleGet Tickets
Mon Aug 10 โ€” Carnival Monday
5:00AM
Road Day โ€” FREE
Town J'ouvert ๐Ÿ˜ˆ - St. George
Location: Saint George
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
FREE
6:00AM
Road Day โ€” FREE
Grenville J'ouvert ๐Ÿ˜ˆ - St. Andrew
Location: Grenville
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
FREE
6:00AM
Road Day โ€” FREE
Gouyave J'ouvert ๐Ÿ˜ˆ - St. John
Location: Gouyave
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
FREE
1:00PM
Road Day
Carnival Monday Mas (Town)
Location: Saint George
What to Wear: Monday Wear
With Your Band
8:00PM
Road Day โ€” FREE
Monday Night Mas (Town)
Location: Saint George
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
FREE
Tue Aug 11 โ€” Pretty Mas
6:00AM
Road Day โ€” FREE
St. David J'ouvert ๐Ÿ˜ˆ
Location: Saint David
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
FREE
6:00AM
Road Day โ€” FREE
Sauteurs J'ouvert ๐Ÿ˜ˆ - St. Patrick
Location: Sauteurs
What to Wear: Clothes Fi Dutty
FREE
11:00AM
Road Day
Carnival Tuesday - Pretty Mas (Town)
Location: Saint George
What to Wear: Carnival Costume
With Your Band
11:00AM
Road Day
Carnival Tuesday - Pretty Mas (Grenville)
Location: Grenville
What to Wear: Carnival Costume
With Your Band
5:00PM
Road Day โ€” FREE
Last Lap
Location: Grenville
What to Wear: Carnival Casual
FREE
Wed Aug 12 โ€” Cool Down
9:00AM
Fete
SUN UP! The Breakfast Fete ๐Ÿ†•
Location: Lavo Lanes
What to Wear: Dress To Impress
On SaleGet Tickets
12:00PM
Cruise
Exhale: Last Lap Bikini Cruise - Kayak Princess โ›ด๏ธ ๐Ÿ†•
Location: Carenage FC
What to Wear: Swimwearesque
On SaleGet Tickets
2:00PM
Fete
Spice Beach ๐Ÿ†•
Location: Grand Anse Beach
What to Wear: Swimwear
On SaleGet Tickets
7:00PM
Fete
Carnival Encore
Location: Grenada National Cricket Stadium
What to Wear: Carnival Cute/Dapper
On Sale
Source & Updates

Events sourced from Go2Fete and other event promotion sites, curated by GND ILY. Ticket status subject to change.

Planning Tool
Budget Calculator
Adjust to match your plans. All amounts in USD.
Flights
Round-trip costNorth America avg: $500 to $1,000+
Accommodation
Nightly rateBudget $100 / Mid $200 / Luxury $400+
Number of nights
Playing Mas
Are you playing mas?
Costume PackageIncludes food and drinks on the road
J'ouvert PackageEnter cost or 0 if included
Monday Night Mas PackageEnter cost or 0 if included
Fetes & Events
Number of events$30 to $150+ per event
Avg cost per event (USD)
Food & Daily Spend
Daily food budgetGND ILY estimate: ~$35/day
Transport
Transport totalPre-arranged driver recommended for Carnival week
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Carnival Week
Where to Eat
Key spots to know. Organized around how the week unfolds, not just a list.
Carnival Food Rule

Eat before the road. Not when you get a chance, not when the food truck passes. Before you go. Every time.

Beach Bars & Easy Spots
Umbrellas Beach Bar
Grand Anse
Classic Grand Anse spot. Easy food, good drinks, dependable all week.
Coconut Beach Restaurant
Grand Anse North
French-Creole seafood. Toes in the sand, thatched roof. Known for lobster and garlic shrimp.
Esther's Bar
Grand Anse
Strong drinks, good vibes, beachside setting. Laid-back, no pressure.
Dodgy Dock
True Blue
Waterside dining. Wednesday Street Food Nights are a big deal here.
Wednesday nights are worth the trip if you're not at a fete.
Local & Cultural
BB's Crabback
Carenage
One of the most celebrated spots on the island. Right on the waterfront. Known for the signature crabback and callaloo soup.
Make a reservation. Gets busy fast.
Patrick's Local Homestyle Cooking
St. George's
Set menu of small plates to sample multiple Grenadian dishes in one sitting.
Carib Sushi
The Lime
Award-winning sushi using local fresh catch. Open 7 days. Consistently top-rated.
Book ahead. Delivery available if you're too tired to move.
Late Night & Street Food
Gouyave Fish Friday
Fridays
The street closes every Friday night. Fresh lobster, shrimp, grilled fish, music, and dancing.
A must if you arrive by Friday. Cultural experience, not just a meal.
KariBites App
Delivery
Grenada's local food delivery app. How you eat at midnight after a full road day.
Download before you arrive.
DayFood Plan
Wed/ThuSettle in. Try Umbrellas or Dodgy Dock. Stock your room.
FridayEat before Soca Monarch. Gouyave Fish Friday if you skip a fete.
SaturdayMarket morning. Eat properly before steelpan night.
SundayFull dinner before Dimanche Gras. Late food via KariBites.
MondayEat before J'ouvert. Eat after cleanup. Eat before Night Mas. Three real meals.
TuesdayFull meal before the road. Hydrate early. Don't rely only on the food truck.

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On the Island
Getting Around
Grenada is small but movement can be slow. Know your options before you land.
Carnival Week Rule

Pre-arrange a taxi driver for your entire stay. Roads close. Traffic stacks. A driver who knows the island saves your energy for what you actually came to do.

Taxis
Most Reliable
Safe, common, and found at the airport, Grand Anse, and around tourist areas. Most drivers use WhatsApp. Always agree on the price before you get in.
Airport to Grand Anse: ~$15 to $20 USD.
Haylup
Rideshare
Local rideshare. Works in St. George's, Grand Anse, and Morne Rouge. Transparent pricing. Limited during peak Carnival week.
Ryde Go
Rideshare
Newer rideshare with growing coverage. Good for late nights when street taxis are limited.
Local Minibuses
Budget
Colorful, fast, and cultural. Set routes posted on the front. Usually 2.50 to 6.50 XCD. Stops around 7 to 9PM. Limited Sunday service.
Rental Cars
Max Freedom
Drive on the left. Right-hand drive vehicles. Requires a Grenada Driving Permit (~$24 USD). Not recommended for Carnival Monday and Tuesday due to road closures.
$55 to $75 USD/day. Book early, they sell out during Carnival.
Water Taxis
Carenage
Catching a water taxi by the Carenage reduces walking in the heat to meet the bands on the road. Useful on Carnival Monday and Tuesday.
Phone & Data

WhatsApp is how Grenadians communicate. FLOW and Digicel are sometimes available at the airport during Carnival season or peak arrivals, but this is not guaranteed. Outside of those periods, you may need to visit one of their branch locations in St. George's or Grand Anse to purchase a SIM card or data plan. Plans run $15 to $30 USD. Download offline maps before events.

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