The 15 Best Fishing Trips in the Bahamas

1.Private Snorkeling or Fishing from Nassau – 31ft Sitting Pretty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews Our pick

Set out from Paradise Island aboard a private 31-foot Bertram for up to six people. Captain Bobo, Cyrus, or another Born Free Charters crew member can shape your four or eight hours around fishing, reef snorkeling, turtle spotting, beach time, or harbor sightseeing. Gear, bait, tackle, ice, water, and a bathroom are provided.

“Great trip all around. We caught 3 Tunas and did snorkeling, island chilling and saw some turtles. Highly recommend.”

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2.Private Snorkeling And Fishing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews

Set out from Nassau with Island Time Charters for a private four-hour trip around Rose Island. Captain Jason, his son Jason, Eddie, and Jim can tailor the day to your group, with snorkeling, light-tackle fishing, or spear fishing for lobster and grouper. The boat carries up to eight people, with shade, water, soda, gear, and bait included.

“Book this snorkel/fishing experience now! It was our favorite excursion from our cruise. Captain Jason was welcoming and accommodating with our requests. He and his son, Jason, assisted my parents, 90 and 86, getting on and off the boRead more”

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3.Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 34ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Take a private 34-foot center-console boat from Paradise Island with a captain and crew who shape the day around you. Snorkel reefs, fish offshore or inshore, swim, visit Gilligan’s Island, or stop at Rose Island’s Footprints Beach Bar. Gear and bottled water are included, while lunch and landing fees cost extra.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable day with Born Free Charters aboard their 34-foot center console! Captain Willy and First Mate Calvin were the perfect crew—knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had an Read more”

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4.Private Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 55ft Cocorijo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Charter the 55-foot Cocorijo from Paradise Island for four hours of private snorkeling, fishing, swimming, or island time. Captain Roscoe, Cleo, and Kassandra have guided many family outings, and the crew can shape the trip around your group. Snorkel gear, fishing gear, bottled water, ice, and local beer are provided, while food and island landing fees cost extra.

“Captain Roscoe, Mate Cleo, and Stewardess Kassandra were excellent! Our family of 5 enjoyed the snorkeling and swimming w the pigs! All staff were friendly and accommodating!”

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5.Private Snorkeling or Fishing Charter in Nassau – 38ft Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Set out from Paradise Island on the 38-foot Free Time with a private captain and crew. In four or eight hours, you can fish, snorkel coral reefs, spot turtles, swim, visit Gilligan’s Island, or relax on Rose Island. Captain D, Tyson, Juante, Dee, and other crew members tailor the day to your group.

“Captain D and Jon Tay were awesome. Super friendly and funny. Did some in shore fishing and caught several fish. Also did some snorkeling. The water and the fish were beautiful. We had a great time. Would highly recommend Born Free Charters”

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6.Private Snorkeling, Fishing, and Swimming with Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews

Captain Frenchie and his crew take your private group from New Providence Island toward Paradise Island, Green Cay, and Rose Island aboard a 28-foot boat. You can snorkel with fish and sea turtles, try light-tackle fishing, relax on a white-sand beach, and add swimming with pigs for $35 per person.

“Our tour was incredible from start to finish. The scenery was stunning and the experience well organized. Captain Frenchie was very professional and warm and really passionate about what he does. He made everyone feel safe and coRead more”

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7.Crystal Bay Exclusive Private Exuma Boating & Fishing Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews

Take a private 4 or 8-hour boat trip from Barraterre Dock in Great Exuma for up to 10 people. Choose pigs, iguanas, stingrays, snorkeling, beaches, and a blow-hole, or add nurse sharks, Thunderball Grotto, sandbars, and Staniel Cay on the longer route. Fishing charters are also available.

“This was 10 out of 10! I’ve done a lot of tours around the world and many in the Bahamas. These guys were great! Would absolutely recommend them.”

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8.Private Bahamas Half-Day Fishing Tour from New Providence

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews

Set out from Margaritaville Marina on Paradise Island for a private four-hour charter with up to six people. Your captain can aim for reef fish, mahi-mahi, wahoo, barracuda, or snorkeling, then stop at Rose Island for beach time and lunch. Fishing gear, bait, rods, water, and snorkel equipment are included.

“Captain Andy and private Mason were great! We had a great experience! Highly recommend!!! Great music , knowledge of the island and fish , had everything we needed for a perfect fishing trip.”

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9.Sport-fishing private charter .

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours

Join Captain Javano and the Secret Cays crew for a private four-hour Nassau charter. Choose offshore trolling, inshore or bottom fishing, or add snorkeling and beach time. Gear, tackle, licenses, bottled water, ice, and a first mate are included. The boat carries up to six anglers.

“pêcheur aguerri ne vous attendez pas à de sortir de gros poissons quand on vous propose une pêche de récif. peut-être que c'était due à la météo ... beau mais avec un peu de vent alors que les autres bateaux pratiquaient de la peche à la traîne quand même...”

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10.Private Charter for snorkeling, swimming pigs, turtles & fishing….

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews

Captain Javano takes your private group from Paradise Island on a four-hour charter aboard a 35-foot Donzi. Choose snorkeling, turtle and pig encounters, fishing, or white-sand beaches. Snorkel gear, fishing equipment, water, ice, a restroom, and Bluetooth audio are included. Pig interaction costs an extra $30 per person.

“Long boat ride to an island that cost $ to even step on. Sped back causing my family to be shot up and slam back down on the boat causing two injuries. Awful!”

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11.Private 4 hour Rose Island tour snorkeling fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $120Best value

Spend four private hours cruising from Nassau Harbor past Paradise Island and Gilligan’s Island, snorkeling near Green Cay, and relaxing on Rose Island. Your captain provides snorkel gear, water, soft drinks, and a snack. Local food and drinks on Rose Island cost extra. Frenchie is one captain named in recent feedback.

“These guys were great! They even extended our day by an hour for sunset. Would hire them again. Very professional and made some great rum punch!”

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12.Private Bahamas Boat Fishing and Turtle Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews

Set out from Paradise Island with Aqua Shores for a four-hour private powerboat trip around Green Cay, Rose Island, and Sandy Cay. You can snorkel coral reefs, see sea turtles, relax on white-sand beaches, and stop at a beach bar for lunch. Miguel and Adrian have been praised for their friendly, capable service.

“We had an excellent experience with Aquashores. Our private boat cruise was amazing. Our captain and crew, Miguel and Adrian were great. We had the best day. Our trip included a stop at Pig Island, snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, lunch at Read more”

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13.Private Boat Tours & Fishing Charters in Nassau, Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $200

Join Unity242fishing for about four hours on Nassau’s turquoise waters with Captain Cory or Captain Rolle and mate Abraham. Expect a private-style boat outing that may include swimming pigs, reef fish, Rose Island, beach time, turtle viewing, or fishing, depending on the plan. Safety gear, island knowledge, and a flexible spirit matter here.

“Had the most amazing boat day with my girls! Captain Corey and his mate Abraham went above and beyond, sharing history on our way to Rose Island and treating us like royalty the whole time. We stopped by a well-known turtle site, theRead more”

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14.Bahamas Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews

Leave Nassau for four hours of private fishing in the Bahamas’ clear offshore waters. Your captain may anchor for grouper and grunts, work the reef for snappers and mackerel, or troll seasonally for wahoo and tuna. Gear, drinks, water, life jackets, WiFi, and pickup are included for groups of up to eight.

“This was by far the worst trip I have ever been on don’t waste your time or money on this one. Thought I would get to fish, but instead I went on a boat ride. Captain asked what type of sodas and snack we would like didn’t get the options I Read more”

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15.4-Hour Fishing Charter in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Set out from Nassau with Darius and Captain G on a private 26-foot boat for about four hours. Your group can fish, snorkel, visit Rose Island, see movie locations, play music, and enjoy snacks and alcoholic drinks. Pickup is offered, gear is included, and the route can be shaped around your group.

“This excursion didn’t have a ton of reviews when I booked it, so I was a bit skeptical. I am so glad I booked it! 4 of us went out with Darius and Captain G and had the best time of our whole vacation! They had vodka and rum and made us Read more”

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