The 8 Best Pearl Island Day Trips

1.Pearl Island Bahamas Snorkeling Experience and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 626 reviews · from $115Our pick

Take a ferry from Nassau to Pearl Island for about five hours of beach time, snorkeling, a Bahamian lunch, and water activities. You can use provided snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboards, water mats, and a trampoline. Expect scheduled snorkeling, shared facilities, first-come seating, and extra charges for lockers and drinks.

“We had a nice day at Pearl Island. The snorkeling was basically swimming in a small area with the fish “penned in”. Wasn’t the best, but the water was pretty and the people on the island are nice. One thing I liked in there were plenty of Read more”

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2.Pearl Island Bahamas Beach Escape with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 200 reviews · from $94Best value

Spend about five hours at Pearl Island after a ferry ride from Paradise Island Ferry Terminal. You get two beaches, lunch, chairs, kayaks, paddleboards, water mats, and lighthouse access. Snorkeling may cost extra. Staff names praised by visitors include Lynn, MJ, and Charlessa.

“It was okay. A lot of different groups and access areas so was a bit confusing. Lunch was just okay. It got the job done but 've had better. I had to pay extra to snorkel in a certain area even though I paid for unguided snorkeling, it was an odd set up overall. The staff was great though! Charlessa and the crew were very friendly and helpful.”

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3.Pearl Island Ocean View Cabana from Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 177 reviews · from $180

Take the ferry from Nassau to Pearl Island for a private two-person ocean-view cabana, personal server, Bahamian lunch, unlimited selected drinks, guided snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, beaches, and lighthouse access. The cabanas may be upstairs or downstairs, and water toys are shared on a first-come basis.

“We loved actual pearl island… everyone there was great… snorkeling was fun- although our guide wasn’t overly friendly like the rest of the people there were….. BUT first off- getting to the “ferry” was a nightmare…. It’s confusing and everyone we tried to get directions from was clueless. They don’t call it a ferry there I guess bc the locals we asked for directions from said there is no ferry…. So make sure you go to Margaritasville BY Atlantas and you will find it. THEN we didn’t get to the island till after 11 bc the ferry was late… AND we almost missed our cruise boat bc they told us…”

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4.Swimming Pigs and Pearl Island Beach Escape

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · from $174

Spend about five hours on Pearl Island and at a nearby pig beach. You’ll take a roundtrip ferry, feed and pet swimming pigs, eat a traditional Bahamian lunch, use kayaks and paddle boards, visit the lighthouse, and relax on white sand. Bring water money, sun protection, and patience for group transfers.

“Easy enough to find coming off the cruise port. Travel organization between Pearl Island and back to cruise port, was not great.”

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5.Pearl Island Beach Day Trip and Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 112 reviews · 5 hours · from $94

Take a five-hour ferry trip from Paradise Island to Pearl Island Bahamas for beach time, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, a lighthouse visit, and a Bahamian lunch. The $94 price includes roundtrip transport, lunch, water mats, kayaks, paddle boards, showers, and shaded decks. Bring a towel and card, and budget extra for drinks, snorkeling gear, and a locker.

“Escursione molto deludente. Innanzitutto non vi aspettate di andare a vedere chissà quale mare perché l'isola si trova soltanto a 10-15 minuti di barca dal molo di Paradise island. Il mare é esattamente uguale a quello di paradise island e rimarrete confinati insieme a tantissime altre persone a Pearl Island per un tempo estremamente lungo. Il mangiare é pessimo e le bibite costanto parecchio. Se volete fare un'escursione in una bella isola, vi consiglio vivamente di non prendere in considerazione questa.”

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6.Private Ocean View Cabana with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · 5 hours · from $180

Spend five hours on Pearl Island in a private two-person cabana with lunch, drinks, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and lighthouse views. Junior is often praised for attentive cabana service, while the guided reef outing can bring you close to colorful fish, stingrays, and small reef sharks. Ferry transport leaves from Paradise Island.

“Cabana servicer was pleasant and timely. Equipment of kayak, paddle boards in good condition and plentiful. Snorkeling was excellent as guides took out fish food and we were surrounded by an abundance of fish. Snorkeling gear was in good condition and well cleaned between use. Very much enjoyed the informative lecture given by boat guide on return trip home. It price value was a good one, with unlimited drinks.”

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7.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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8.Nassau Optional Cay Hopping Tour on Rose and Pearl Island plus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews Top rated

Join S. Jay’s Adventures for a private four-hour boat tour from Nassau. Captain TJ, Captain S Jay, Captain Sterling, or Captain Malcolm may guide your group to Pearl Island snorkeling, Rose Island beaches, Green Cay turtles, and Harbourside Atlantis. The order can change to suit your group.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Baha Mar.”

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