The 15 Best Island Hopping Tours in the Bahamas

1.3 Islands Tour, Snorkel, Pig Beach, Turtles & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,585 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Spend four lively hours with Shore To Shore Bahamas on a speedboat tour from Nassau. You’ll snorkel near Pearl Island, watch for turtles at Green Cay, visit a private Rose Island beach with swimming pigs, and eat Bahamian-style BBQ. Captains Mike, Chris, Big Ray, and Rashad are among the crew members often leading trips. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

“this excursion in the Bahamas was an absolutely amazing experience. We went snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, saw beautiful marine life, and had the unforgettable opportunity to see turtles. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting Pig Island, which was incredibly fun and unique. The views throughout the excursion were breathtaking, with turquoise waters and stunning scenery everywhere we looked. It was a very enjoyable, well-organized experience and truly one of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of the Bahamas. Highly recommended!”

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2.Exuma Island Hopping Swimming Pigs Tour with Lunch from Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · from $438Top rated

From Paradise Island, Born Free Charters takes you by fast powerboat to Allen Cay, Compass Cay, Great Exuma, Big Major Cay, Norman’s Cay, and a final beach or sandbar. Expect about four hours on the boat, short animal stops, a Bahamian buffet lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and an active day best suited to confident swimmers.

“Very well organized! Friendly boat crew. Loved each part of the tour. Lunch was amazing!!!!!! Highly recommend.”

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3.3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $175

Cruise from New Providence to Atlantis, Pearl Island, Green Turtle Cay, and Rose Island. Snorkel over reefs, search for sea turtles, feed pigs, and enjoy beach time with kayaks and paddleboards. Crews may include TJ, Lee, Rio, Miko, or Tiggie, with lunch, drinks, masks, and life jackets provided.

“Too expensive! No turtles! Pig encounter is for pictures only. Lunch is average. Tour is only 3 hours. I won't recomend it at all!”

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4.3 islands Pigs,Turtles,Snorkel & Beach Club with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $175

Spend about four hours boating from Nassau to Pearl Island, Athol Island, Green Turtle Cay, and Rose Island. Snorkel with fish, swim near turtles and pigs, then relax at a beach club or floating restaurant. Captains such as TJ, Lee, Q, Rio, and Mico are known for friendly, attentive service, though stops can change with weather and boat conditions.

“The best thing we did on our Bahamas trip! Trip was intimate with just a few of us on board. Captain and first mate were amazing!!! So much fun and will definitely recommend booking with them!!”

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5.Nas: 3 islands Tour ,snorkel, Turtles, pigs and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 96 reviews · from $150

Take a small-group speedboat from Paradise Island to Atholl Island, Rose Island, and Green Turtle Cay. Feed and swim with pigs, snorkel for fish and turtles, enjoy lunch at a floating bar, and return after about four hours. Crews may include Captain Mike, Larry, Shaun, or Chris, with departures at several times.

“Larry and Brad were very nice and made the experience memorable . Best trip I booked in our entire trip”

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6.4hr Private Tour Island Hop Snorkel w/ Turtles & Sip Bahama Mamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews

Set out from Nassau Harbor on a private 29-foot Seabird with your own group of up to 12. You’ll pass Atlantis, snorkel near Green Cay with turtles, visit Sandy Cay and Rose Island, and enjoy snacks, water, gear, and unlimited Bahama Mamas. Captains may include Curry, Tiara, Nado, Toonz, Phillip, Keenan, or Eugene.

“This was such a great private excursion with my family! Captain Toonz was a great personable captain. We experienced the beautiful islands and beaches. Snorkeled and experienced swimming with a large sea turtle. Snacks, water and Rum Punch was available.”

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7.Rose 3-Island Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 62 reviews · 4 hours · from $159

Spend four hours cruising from Nassau to Athol Island, Green Cay, and Rose Island. You will snorkel with turtles and reef fish, meet swimming pigs, pass through the Atlantis tunnel, and enjoy beach time, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Guides such as Terek, Meko, Tegge, Lee, and TJ are known for friendly, attentive service.

“Our crew was amazing!! Very helpful with my husband who has a mobility problem due to brain cancer! The crew made sure he was included and help me with him!! Thank you!!”

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8.3 Islands Private Group Excursion (4hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews

Take a private powerboat from Nassau with your own group of up to 12. The four-hour outing visits nearby islands and cays, with snorkeling gear, reef snorkeling, turtle swimming, drinks, snacks, and water included. Pig Island is optional for $25 per person. Guide Tiggey has been praised for making the trip memorable.

“This was a great trip! Our guide Tiggey was awesome! They took us to three stops- snorkeling, pigs and to swim with turtles. Highly recommend!”

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9.Discover Exuma Island Hopping and Swimming Pigs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $489

From Paradise Island, you’ll ride a high-speed boat to five Exuma stops: Allen’s Cay iguanas, Compass Cay nurse sharks, Big Major’s Cay pigs, a local lunch spot, Pablo Escobar’s sunken plane, and a beach or sandbar. The English-speaking crew keeps the day moving, with food, drinks, snorkel gear, and landing fees included.

“5 étoiles, je recommande tellement ! J’ai passé la plus journée de toute ma vie. J’en ai encore les frissons ! Merci au personne de l’équipage ! 20/20 des étoiles plein les yeux !🌺”

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10.Nassau, Private Swimming Pig, Island Hopping, Snorkeling, Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Nassau to Green Cay, Rose Island, and nearby cays for turtle sightings, reef snorkeling, beach time, and sightseeing. The swimming pigs are optional for $25 per person. Crew members such as Captain Chris, Captain Paul, Captain Eddy, and Bodie have guided this trip, though your captain may vary.

“Great time. Best excursion we had on our cruise. First leg was visiting the pigs. Paid an extra $25 pp. We didn’t swim with pigs. We saw them crapping in the water before we got on the island. We fed the pigs and then took some pics with the Read more”

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11.Rose Island 3 Island Luxury Private Tour(8hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

You and up to 11 companions spend eight private hours on the water from New Providence, visiting Pearl Island for snorkeling, Green Turtle Cay for turtle viewing, and Rose Island for pigs, beach time, paddle boarding, kayaking, and drinks. Snorkeling gear, light snacks, beers, and soft drinks are provided. Lunch costs extra.

“They were amazing and accommodating!! We booked for July 10th not knowing it was during Bahamas Independence celebration, and asked if we could change the day which they did no problem. The meeting place to get on the boat waRead more”

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12.Island Hopping Boat Trip with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 3h 30m · from $249

Spend about three and a half hours boating from Nassau to Pearl Island, Gilligan’s Island, Green Cay, Pig Beach, and Montague Beach. You can snorkel, swim near turtles, meet pigs, sample conch, and enjoy lunch, snacks, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks. Hotel and cruise-port pickup is included.

“Playa montague no la visitamos, ni degustamos las caracolas”

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13.3 Islands Boat w/ Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling & Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

Delfincharters takes you by speedboat from Nassau to Pearl Island for snorkeling, Green Cay for turtle spotting, and Rose Island for swimming pigs, beach time, lunch, and drinks. The three-hour trip includes a guide, snorkel gear, water, soft drinks, snacks, and alcohol. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and money for lunch.

“This was awesome! Highly recommend. We went to the most beautiful little beach with the clearest water and had some time before we did the pig interaction. We saw sea turtles, dolphins, sting rays, and tons of fish while out on the boat and snorkeling. The guides were fun and super kind. We even got rum punch and danced to music on the boat. Such a fun vibe”

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14.4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island,

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $175

Spend about four hours on a small-group boat trip from Nassau with 700 Islands Adventure Tours. Meet swimming pigs at Athol Island, snorkel near Rose or Pearl Island, and swim near turtles at Green Cay. Guides including TJ, Adrian, Arool, Tyrone, and Mike are praised for friendly service and clear explanations.

“The experience was made to be very personal and memorable, yet professional. Detailed descriptions of what we were seeing and our itinerary for the trip was given which was very informational and helpful. The tour was of a perfectly plannRead more”

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15.3-Island Snorkel Tour with Pigs, Beach Club, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $159

Spend four hours on a guided boat trip around Nassau, with snorkeling at Green Cay, sea turtles, tropical fish, the Atlantis Tunnel, swimming pigs, and Rose Island beach time. Guides such as Meko and TJ have earned warm praise for their friendly help. Lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and beach games are included.

“It was a perfect day! The 2 guides were very nice, the provided snorkeling equipment new and modern, and at the 4 stops we have seen turtles, lots of all different types of fishes, the pigs, and got good food. The music and provided beverages on the ship rounded off the whole to an unforgettable experience”

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