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Rendezvous Bay

The island's one white-sand beach, reached by boat or a hill walk.

Updated 3 September 2026

Typebeach
WhereSaint Peter Parish
Nearest cityBrades
Best seasonDecember to April
Time to allowHalf a day
Getting thereNorth of Little Bay; boat, kayak or a steep walk over the hill
EntryFree; boat charged

Rendezvous Bay at the northern tip is the only white-sand beach on Montserrat, every other one being the dark volcanic sand the island is made of, and it is white because the sand here comes from the reef rather than the rock. There is no road to it. You come by boat from Little Bay, by kayak, or over the hill on a steep path that takes around forty minutes each way.

What you'll find

  • The white sand - beach material from reef rather than volcanic rock.
  • The no-road access - a bay reached only by boat or on foot.
  • The snorkelling - reef at the ends of the bay.
  • The hill path - the steep crossing from Little Bay.

When to go

December to April is the dry season. Boats depend on sea conditions. The hill walk is hot and best done early.

What to expect

There are no facilities of any kind: no shade structure, no water, nothing. The hill path is steep and rough in both directions. Boat trips must be arranged from Little Bay in advance.

Nearby

Little Bay is south, and Silver Hills is inland.

What to pack for Rendezvous Bay

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  • Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
  • Your own mask + snorkel - A well-fitting mask is the single biggest comfort upgrade underwater. Find on Amazon
  • Quick-dry clothing - Board shorts or synthetics that shrug off spray and dry fast. Find on Amazon
  • Quick-dry towel - A microfibre towel packs small and dries in minutes. Find on Amazon

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