Grenada may not be the first Caribbean destination that comes to mind for family vacations. However, the Spice Island is the perfect choice for families looking for a mix of activities without the crowds. Because Grenada is a relatively small island (at 21 miles long by 12 miles wide), nothing is ever too far away.
From lazy days on the beach and hiking past waterfalls to hands-on activities and learning about how chocolate is made, Grenada has something for everyone. Here’s how advisors can create a memorable trip for clients to this lesser-known island nestled at the tip of the Caribbean Sea.
Nature and Wildlife Adventures
Head to Grand Etang National Park and Forest Reserve to spot mona monkeys. The creatures aren’t native to Grenada, but they have called the island home since they were introduced in the 18th century during the slave trade. While in the park, clients can go for a hike and visit the 36-acre Grand Etang Lake, which formed in the crater of an extinct volcano more than 10,000 years ago.
Between April and July, visitors to Grenada can book a tour to see one of nature’s most magical events: endangered leatherback turtles nesting along the shores of Levera Beach. Children will delight in watching these enormous creatures emerge from the ocean to lay their eggs before returning to the sea.
Water-Based Activities
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No trip to Grenada would be complete without spending time on the water. The calm, crystal-clear waters off Grenada’s coast are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. One of the most popular snorkeling spots on the island is an underwater sculpture gallery that reflects Grenada’s rich culture, from its strong social ties to its abundant marine life. The sculptures, primarily made from concrete and rebar, also serve as an artificial reef, which attracts a wide variety of marine life.
Families looking for something more serene can book a sunrise or sunset sail around Grenada. Silversands Resort Grenada at Grand Anse can book a range of family-friendly cruises and snorkeling trips for clients on its 44-foot luxury boat charter, Blade. I loved floating around the sculpture park and seeing the colorful fish just below the surface.
Children can experience cracking open a cocoa pod to learning how their favorite chocolate flavors are made.
Credit: 2026 Jamie Davis SmithHistoric Tours (With Chocolate)
The historic Belmont Estate is a popular stop in Grenada. In the late 1600s, enslaved people on the estate mainly grew sugarcane and coffee. Today, the estate is well-known for its chocolate production. I love chocolate, so I took the estate’s four-hour Tree-to-Bar Chocolate Tour, during which I learned about how chocolate is made from beans that are plucked from the estate’s trees, then dried in the sun before being formed into bars at the on-site chocolate factory. Perhaps the best part: There are plenty of chocolate samples at the end of the tour, some of which are infused with locally grown spices.
The tour includes an expansive buffet lunch and time to wander around the estate and visit its resident farm animals. Kids will love this hands-on, interactive tour, from cracking open a cocoa pod to learning how their favorite chocolate flavors are mixed to perfection.
Lush Landscapes Abound
Grenada’s rainforests, rivers and waterfalls set it apart from other Caribbean islands. I spent an afternoon exploring the Royal Mount Carmel waterfalls with locally owned Nature Spa Grenada. The operator can arrange a family-friendly forest program that includes a gentle hike, a kid-friendly yoga session, lunch and swimming under a waterfall.
The Seven Sisters waterfalls, accessible via a 40-minute hike, are a popular stop in Grenada for active families. To reach the falls, guests walk along bamboo-lined trails and gaze up at vibrant heliconia flowers.
Adventurous families with older children, meanwhile, can try river tubing on Grenada’s cool, fast-moving Balthazar River with Island Routes. The river runs through a lush rainforest and lies beneath a thick canopy, which provides plenty of shade.
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Families can enjoy a gentle hike, lunch and swimming under a waterfall.
Credit: 2026 Jamie Davis SmithWhere to Stay
Silversands Grand Anse is an ideally located family-friendly resort. This beachfront property is a paradise for kids, featuring the longest infinity pool in the Caribbean (at 330 feet) and a children’s club open to those ages 5 to 12. Families who want more space can book a two-, three- or four-bedroom oceanfront villa with a private pool. Guests of Silversands Grand Anse can take a free shuttle to the resort’s sister property, Silversands Beach House Grenada, to experience a more secluded beach and enjoy the resort’s amenities at no additional cost.
For groups who want to stay on a more remote part of the island, the beachfront Six Senses Grenada La Sagesse is a great option. This wellness-focused resort offers suites with individual plunge pools, as well as villas with one to four bedrooms. Six Senses also has a kids club for children ages 3 to 11. Both Silversands Grand Anse and Six Senses have luxurious spas where parents can unwind while young ones are having fun crafting or climbing at the kids’ club.
How to Get Around
Booking reliable transportation can help families make the most of their time in Grenada. While visiting the island, I used Taxi & Tours by Vie for airport transfers and transportation to sites around the island. Having a local guide and driver was invaluable to making the most of my visit. The company has a range of vehicles, including air-conditioned minivans suitable for larger families.
