The 2 BBQ Cruises in the Bahamas That Earn Their Price

1.Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks, & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 172 reviews · 4 hours · from $153Our pick

From Margaritaville Paradise Island, Shore To Shore Bahamas takes you by speedboat or catamaran to Pearl Island Reef, Green Cay, and Rose Island. Expect about 30 minutes of reef snorkeling, turtle viewing without touching, then 90 minutes of beach time with BBQ, kayaks, games, music, and one rum punch. Captains such as Mike, Tristan, and Twister lead the English-language trips.

“Great time, great captain and 1st mate, both knowable about the area and good spirited. They made a fun time funner!”

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2.Private Island & Snorkeling, Turtles, Drinks & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · from $100Best value

From Margaritaville’s marina, ride a speedboat to Pearl Island, Green Turtle Cay, and Rose Island. Your crew provides snorkel gear, rum punch, water, and snacks. You can look for turtles, swim over reefs, relax on a private beach, and sometimes see swimming pigs. Guides named in guest feedback include Mike, Tristan, Jamal, Brian, Larry, and Goody.

“We LOVED our guide, Tristan, and the booking agent Ms. Curry, so incredibly friendly, helpful, and fun. The snorkeling was our favorite part, especially when we got to see the sea turtles 😭 so amazing! We also loved the lunch and chance to eat, drink, hang, and swim at the floating bar after our last stop. Only complaint is that we didn’t have more time 😊 10/10 recommend booking”

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