Best of · NASSAU ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
Good nassau island hopping tours sell out weeks ahead in high season and the early departures go first. Below: the 9 to book now, what each includes and how they differ.
Join Shore to Shore Bahamas for a four-hour speedboat trip from Nassau to Pearl Island, Rose Island, Green Cay, and Athol Island. Expect reef snorkeling, sea turtles, pigs, a Bahamian BBQ lunch, kayaking, and guides such as Captain Mike, Big Ray, Chris, and Rashad.
“Would definitely recommend! Amazing experience and views & the crew was great”
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 music, drinks, snacks, lunch, snorkeling gear, and a full day on the water with crews that may include Winston, Alex, TJ, Joey, Jasmine, or Keith.
“Alex, TJ & Winston (Captain) were the best. Made our experience 💯. If you can request your crew don’t hesitate to book with these guys. Great energy, safe & knowledgeable. Thanks again.”
From New Providence, you’ll cruise past Atlantis, snorkel at Pearl Island, search for turtles near Green Turtle Cay, then visit Rose Island for pigs, beach time, kayaks, paddleboards, and lunch. Captains such as TJ, Lee, Miko, and Tiggie keep the day friendly and flexible.
“Absolutely best pig island and snorkeling experience!! Our captain tege...forgot his name...was awesome.”
Cruise from Nassau with captains such as TJ, Lee, Q, or Mico to Pearl Island, Athol Island, Green Cay, and Rose Island. Snorkel over reefs, feed fish, swim near turtles and pigs, then relax with lunch and water activities at a beach club.
“Captain Q was amazing! Rainbow reef was the highlight of the trip. Wish we would have seen more turtles, but the operator did everything they could to get us to them.”
Cross Nassau Harbor by hydrofoil from Paradise Island to Athol Island, listen to English commentary from guides such as Marvin and AJ, and view reefs, fish, conches, wreckage, and possible turtles through the boat’s glass bottom.
“Guides were knowledge and funny. Was a fun experience”
From Paradise Island, Born Free Charters takes you by high-speed boat to five Exuma stops. Feed pigs at Big Major’s Cay, swim near nurse sharks, snorkel a sunken plane, meet rare iguanas, and enjoy lunch, drinks, snacks, and gear 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 !🌺”
This 210-minute Nassau boat trip visits Pearl Island, Gilligan’s Island, Green Cay, Pig Beach, and Montague Beach. You’ll snorkel, look for turtles, meet swimming pigs, sample conch, and receive lunch, snacks, water, soft drinks, and alcoholic drinks. Hotel and cruise-port pickup is included.
“Estamos disgustados porque no fue a la isla perla ni hicieron la comida de caracolas, es demasiado caro para lo que hicimos, ya que hay excursiones por mucho menos dinero e igual o mejores... No me parece correcto que no nos lleven a los sitios indicados y menos que no hagan lo que incluye. para nosotros ha sido una estafa. si lo sabemos cogemos otra excursión.”
Join Delfincharters for a three-hour speedboat trip from Nassau or Paradise Island. Snorkel at Pearl Island, watch for turtles at Green Cay, swim with pigs at Rose Island, and enjoy drinks, snacks, music, and beach time.
“Delfin charters was 100/10 and I truly would recommend this tour over and over again. The boat was very beautiful and photo ready for all my photos, from we step on the boat we was welcome with the best rum punch I’ve ever had (which was limitless). They had free water , snacks, alcohol and soft drinks aboard . The tour guide was very friendly and informative about the island . We went snorkeling and they assisted us ensuring we were all safe then we went to see the cute turtles and last but not least we went to swim with the famous swimming pig on a private island call…”
Cruise from Elizabeth on Bay to Sun Cay for a 30-minute guided SNUBA session with a certified English-speaking instructor. You’ll see reef life, a shipwreck, a sunken plane, and underwater statues, then enjoy Bahamian lunch, beaches, pools, kayaks, and paddleboards.
“Experience was great. Jason was super. Directions getting there could be improvement. Had to call to make sure we were at the correct place.”
By hull, by landing, by how long you want to be out.
