The 8 Best Full-Day Tours in the Bahamas

1.Exuma Full Day Swimming Pigs Group Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $499Our pick

From Nassau, Tour Daddy takes you by speedboat to Allen Cay, Compass Cay, Pig Beach, Black Point, Pablo Escobar’s sunken plane, and an Exuma sandbar. Expect an early start, wet and sometimes rough boat rides, lunch at Lorraine’s, drinks, snacks, and a small-group island-hopping day.

“Well organized. They picked us up in front of the Hotel and write us that 1 day in advance. We had a really god time and enjoyed the day.”

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2.Bahama Kayak Full Day Water Sports Package at Junkanoo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 105 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend the day at Junkanoo Beach using kayaks, paddleboards, water trikes, tubes, inflatables, snorkel gear, volleyballs, and soccer balls. The pass runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff members including Kyle, Fitzgerald, Gaby, General, and Bigs have been praised for friendly help, though equipment condition and opening reliability can vary.

“Chairs are old and nasty. Paddle boards are in terrible condition. The pictures do not portray what this is like at all. Do NOT waste your money!!!!!”

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3.Pearl Island Beach: Full-day Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 65 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

Take the ferry from Paradise Island to Pearl Island for five hours of beach time, guided snorkeling, a Bahamian lunch, lighthouse access, kayaks, paddle boards, and water play. The English-speaking host leads the outing, but bring your own mask and snorkel, and expect snorkeling time to depend on sea conditions.

“I was disappointed that there was only 30 minutes to do snorkeling, but the 30 minutes was beautiful with lots of beautiful fish.”

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4.Bahamas Unlimited Full Day Water Sports Package At Junkanoo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $90

Spend up to eight hours at Junkanoo Beach with unlimited use of kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats, water tricycles, snorkeling gear, and life jackets. Staff help with equipment, and Randy has earned special praise for helping families. In summer, a boat ride to an island may add a special snorkeling outing.

“Very nice and helpful made me feel very safe! But the beach really doesn’t get jumping till noon. Lol”

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5.Full-Day Luxury Private Rose Island Pigs and Turtles Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews Top rated

Spend about six hours on a private boat from Bayshore Marina, cruising Nassau Harbour, Rose Island, Pearl Island, Green Cay, and nearby cays. Snorkel when weather allows, look for sea turtles, swim with pigs, and relax with freshwater facilities, storage, and room for eight. Crew names connected with the experience include Captain Morgan, Scotty, Captain, and Rico.

“After reading the comments and reviews heading into this experience, I had high expectations for the full day we booked. Well, Captain and Rico by FAR exceeded our expectations! We had the absolute best time on our day full of advRead more”

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6.Full Day Buggy Rental in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Take a four-seat buggy around New Providence Island for roughly 24 hours without a fixed route or guide. You receive a map, fuel, insurance, bottled water, and emergency numbers. Stop at beaches, caves, Clifton National Park, and local food spots at your own pace. An in-person guide, including options with Mario or Justin, costs $49 extra.

“Amazing! Justin was the best! Great information and beautiful tour of the island. This is a must tour. The caves were so cool go see the bats. Lunch was very good!”

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7.Private Full Day Cruise Tour in Rose Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Spend about six hours with Captain Stafford Missick and First Mate Bullard on a private cruise from Nassau toward Rose Island. You can set the pace between snorkeling, swimming, sea turtle spotting, a white-sand beach, and views of Atlantis, a historic fort, and celebrity homes. The boat is reserved for your group of up to six.

“Great trip half day fishing with non stop bites and fish followed by great snorkeling. Almost caught a baraccuda. Great service.”

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8.Full Day Sail and Snorkel with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $214

Sail from Paradise Island to a coral reef and Rose Island on this six-hour Flying Cloud Catamaran cruise. You get roundtrip hotel transport, snorkeling gear and instruction, turtle viewing from the boat, a barbecue lunch, unlimited drinks, and beach time. English-speaking crew, alcohol for adults 18 and over.

“Beautiful water, amazing reef, and spectacular scenery. Haands down one of the best experiences on the island!”

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