ultimate spicemas guide 🇬🇩 | carnival guide
Planning On Attending Spicemas! Here Is My Guide To All Of Those Questions I Know Your Wondering All Here In One Place!
Where Does Carnival Take Place?
Carnival Takes Place In St Georges, Grenada; The Airport Code Is GND
Where Should I Stay?
AirBnbs Are Always A More Cost Effective Option; However Here Are Some Hotel Options
Radisson
Silversands
Sandals
Royalton
Six Senses La Sagesse
La Sagesse Boutique
Secret Harbour
True Blue Bay Boutique
Grooms Beach Villa & Resort
Just To Name A Few!
When Is It?
The 2nd Monday & Tuesday In August
Upcoming & Future Dates
2025 — August 11th & 12th
2026 — August 10th & 11th
2027 — August 9th & 10th
2028 — August 14th & 15th
What Days Should I Go?
My Ideal Timeline Would Be Thursday-Thursday
Definitely Go To Grand Anse Beach The Day After Carnival For A Nice Carnival COOLDOWN
What Band Should I Play With?
What Band Did You Play With & Would You Play With Them Again?
Last Year (2024) I Paid With Lavish They Had Some Hiccups Like Any Large Band Has During The Carnival Season But Overall I Definitely Would Play With Them Again The Road Experience Definitely Made Up For All Of It! As Well As The Unique Band Amenities.
How Many Days Is This Islands Carnival?
Grenada Is A Two Day Carnival
Monday - Monday Wear
Tuesday - Full Costume
What Time Does The Road Start & How Long Is It?
In Grenada You Will Be On The Road FOUR Different Times Yes I Said It FOUR!!
Jouvert - 4AM - 9/10AM
Monday Mas - 12PM - 8PM
Monday Night Mas - 10PM - 2/3AM
Tuesday ( Fancy Mas) - 10AM - 11PM
Every Band Goes On The Road At Different Time But This Is Typically The Time The First Band Heads On The Road
Jouvert Prep
Make Sure To Completely Coat Your Skin In Vaseline Prior To The Road
Carry A Wash Cloth & Some Dawn Liquid Soap With You
Catch A Water Taxi At The End Of The Road To Grand Anse Beach To Wash Off
Make Sure To Bring A Waterproof Case For Your Phone
Put Money Or Any Valuables In Two Ziplock Bags ( I Recommend Maybe Just Carry Vex Money)
Transportation
There Are Tons Of Drivers In Grenada Try To Ask Your Air BnB Host Or Hotel Front Desk For Reccomdenations
Grenada Also Has A Rideshare App Called Halyup
Would I Go Again?
The Simply Answer Is Yes!! Grenada Has A Vibe That Is Simply Untouched The Aspect Of Being On The Road 4 Times In 48 Hours Left You Completely Fulfilled & Don’t Let Me Get Into JAB! The Country Has A Culture That Is Truly Like No Other & It’s Definitely Strongly Felt In Their J’ouvert! Grenada Definitely Has The Best Mas By Far!
Price Range
Flights: — Between $800 (With Stops) — $1800 (Non-Stop)
Accommodations: Can Vary Between $1,500 - $4,000 USD
Transportation: This Will All Depend On How Far You Are From Locations
Costume: Varies Depending On Your Preference (Between $750 USD- $2000 USD)
Fetes: Varies On The Amount Of Fetes You Attend
A Typical Carnival Experience Can Cost You Between $5,000 - $10,000 USD
Additional Info/ Tips
Try To Stay As Local As Possible When Choosing Accommodations; Go On Google Maps & Type In “BnB Or Hotel Address” To Somewhere Local Like “The Carenage” & See The Distance & Keep In Mind During Carnival To Add Extra Time For Traffic!
Don’t Think That 30 Minutes Isn’t Far Think Can I Walk There From My Accommodations That Would Give You A Better Estimate!