The 10 Best Nassau Shore Excursions

1.Nassau Shore Excursion: Bahamas Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 278 reviews · from $143Our pick

You’ll leave Nassau’s cruise port by shuttle, board a boat at Stuart Cove’s, and spend about three hours snorkeling at clear-water reef sites. The shark stop is optional, and you may enter the water or watch from the boat. Crews including Kareem, Alexis, Nathan, Valentino, Clevon, and Jason have been praised for calm, hands-on help.

“Good things: Snorkelling above the sharks was an amazing experience, and even better was when they brough the sharks up to the surface once we were all safely on the boat. (You don't have to get in to have a good shark experience). Read more”

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2.Blue hole, drift snorkeling, turtles Celebration Key is welcome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · from $121

Spend about five hours exploring eastern Grand Bahama with local guides Brice, Rica, or Rika. Snorkel over blue holes and coral reefs, drift with the current among rays, sharks, fish, and starfish, visit a turtle area, then stop at Sweetings Cay for beach time and refreshments. Pickup, gear, and life vests are provided, but a $25 boat fee is payable separately.

“It never happened and we expect to get a refund. We drove over an hour to discover a boat not suitable for four people. No snorkeling equipment and they apparently were not going to honor the original description of the excursion to four difRead more”

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3.Nassau Shore Excursion: Half-Day Historical Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $145Top rated

Join Tyrone Wilson’s family-run Nassau tour in an air-conditioned van for a lively introduction to the island. Visit the Rum Cake Factory, Queen’s Staircase, Graycliff Chocolatier, John Watling’s Distillery, and the Pirates of Nassau Museum, with local commentary, tastings, bottled water, and port pickup available.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip! Nikki was awesome! I had my 89 year old mother with us and Nikki was so kind and patient. Nikki had a wealth of knowledge and made us feel like family. Definitely take this tour, it is well worth it! Thank you Nikki for making our trip so memorable! You are the best!”

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4.Nassau Shore Excursion: Cultural Heritage Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $220

See Nassau beyond the cruise terminal on a small-group tour with stops at Graycliff Chocolatier, Fort Charlotte, Ardastra Gardens, a fruit stand, Cable Beach, and the Cave of New Providence. Guides such as Randy and Berdy are known for lively local storytelling. Your air-conditioned van, samples, daiquiri, souvenir, and port transfers are included.

“We did this tour again approximately a year later than we took the first tour. This is one of the best tours that I have been on. We were fortunate to have Berdy as our guide this time and she did an amazing job. We were allowed to go at our oRead more”

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5.Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $220

Meet Tyrone Wilson’s team at the Nassau cruise terminal for a small-group tour with guides such as Karon, Birdie, Sherry, Jeffrey, and Randy. See Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, New Providence Cave, and Graycliff Chocolate Factory, then swim or snorkel at Nirvanna Love Beach with lunch included.

“Fun and exciting tour, Birdie was our tour guide which she was very kind and easy to talk with. The water was to cold for us to go snorkeling however we enjoyed the beach time. There were five of us and the only thing I would suggest is that Read more”

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6.Rums and Reggae Tour (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $73

Start at 11:00 am in Parliament Square for a lively Nassau outing with guides such as Clever and Anthony. Ride a comfortable bus between a cigar factory, chocolatier, rum distillery, Bob Marley’s former home, rum cake factory, winery, and Cable Beach. Rum punch, tastings, reggae, and beach gear are included.

“Me and my husband had so much fun on this tour, the guides were amazing! Your glass is never empty!! We also met some amazing people that became friends for the day! I definitely recommend this!!! You will not be disappointed”

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7.Luxury SUV Transfer from Airport, cruise port, Celebration Key

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $133

Arrange private round-trip transportation between Grand Bahama International Airport, Freeport Harbor, Celebration Key, and your hotel or villa. Your driver meets you with a name sign, handles luggage, and provides bottled water. Vehicles can carry up to 10 people, making this a practical choice for families and groups.

“On time . Clean and friendly .Will use this service again”

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8.Nassau Private Airport & Cruise Port Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $30Best value

Book a private Nassau transfer for airport, cruise port, hotel, beach, or nightlife trips. Thayo and the Island Beach Shuttle team provide air-conditioned door-to-door rides in a clean minibus for groups of up to 28. Expect direct service, WiFi, flexible communication, and possible grocery stops. Paradise Island bridge tolls cost $4 extra.

“The drivers were friendly and timely, and kept me updated. They also provided a lot of helpful information”

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9.Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 11 reviews · from $126

Spend four hours touring Grand Bahama by air-conditioned vehicle, with a guided look at the International Bazaar, Church Row, pine forest, Garden of the Groves, and Port Lucaya Marketplace. Garden admission is included, and the tour returns to Freeport after time for photos, shopping, and a relaxed walk.

“Garden of the Groves was very cool, not too much for an older person like me, took guided tour then plenty of time to walk around and see things that caught your eye in more detail and plenty of time for pictures without being rushed 😀”

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10.Bus for a Day (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Hire a private bus and guide for 7 to 8 hours on New Providence Island. Choose from more than 30 activities, including Queen’s Staircase, forts, beaches, distilleries, gardens, snorkeling, and Bahamian food stops. Transportation, snorkels, inflatables, and boogie boards are included. Admission fees are extra.

“This excursion was perfect! Our tour guide was extremely patient, friendly, and informative. We were shown not only to hot tourist spots but the hidden island gems as well. He went above and beyond to provide us with a memory we’ll remember forever.”

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