The 15 Best Boat Trips in the Bahamas

1.Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling, Lunch, & Beach Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 421 reviews · 150 minutes - 4 hours · from $140Our pick

Take a fast boat from Nassau past Atlantis, Paradise Island, and Nassau Harbor to a private beach near Athol Island. Feed swimming pigs, snorkel, kayak, play beach games, eat lunch, and enjoy rum punch. Guides such as Sterling, Johnny, Kenny, and Teisha have helped make this a lively, family-friendly outing.

“This was really fun! My family and I came with the cruise and did one of the excursions with Bahamas Jetboat, and I have to say that this was a great decision. My kids loved the pigs! And the snorkeling was beautiful. We were so happy it was a beautiful day and the views of the island was just perfect. I am super happy with our decision to spend our day in the Bahamas with them!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 385 reviews · from $103

Meet at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal for a roughly two-hour sunset sail with views of Nassau Harbor, Paradise Island, and Atlantis. You’ll enjoy a casual Bahamian buffet, unlimited domestic drinks, music, and an open-air catamaran setting. Seating is limited, so wear comfortable shoes and skip the heels.

“Amazing sunset cruise. Great staff, view, food, tour of the island. What a great way to see the Bahamas. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 376 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Sail from Paradise Island Ferry Terminal on a two-hour catamaran cruise through teal harbor waters. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, Bahamian buffet, open selection of beer, wine, spirits, tropical drinks, and soft drinks, plus music, dancing, Atlantis views, and a Caribbean sunset. Captain JJ, Ian, Kelley, Jamal, and the crew are among the team members praised for warm service.

“What a beautiful way to see the island! All guides on board were super friendly and fun! Would 100% recommend x”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Exuma Full Day Swimming Pigs Group Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $499

Set out from Paradise Island with Tour Daddy for an eight-hour Exuma speedboat trip. You’ll visit Allen Cay’s rock iguanas, swim with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, meet the pigs at Pig Beach, eat at Lorraine’s in Black Point, see Pablo Escobar’s sunken plane, and relax at a sandbar. Captain Ryan, Tahj, and DiDi are among the team members praised for their care and energy.

“The tour was amazing once you get pass the windy ride in a speedboat (fist time). We were served a hot breakfast and smooth check-in. We visited the famous spot (Iguanas, swimming pigs, Nurse Sharks & Pablo Escobars crashed plane site). We had unlimited snacks and drinks even alcoholic drinks. It was a Good Time! Additionally, we visited a lovely beach with water and soft sands. Lunch was delicious and buffet-style! The best part of the trip was the wonderful Crew!!! They were very informative, friendly, and FUN. They cater to all our needs and made my trip awesome!! Definitely booked them if you want to have a great time!!!!!!!…”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Pigs Beach Trip by Boat with Swimming and Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 145 reviews · 3 hours · from $79Best value

Meet SunCay staff at Elizabeth on Bay Marina, ride by boat to Athol Island, and spend about 40 to 60 minutes feeding and swimming with friendly pigs. Then stop at Pearl Island for beach time and water activities. The trip suits families with children aged five and up, though schedules can run longer than three hours.

“Excellent little trip. We boarded our boat in Nassau with Pig Express bands which meant we went directly onto Pig Beach rather than staying on the island where others had lunch. If you’re not fussed about lunch then this is a good option, however as we found you have no time in Pearl Island to lounge around and enjoying the water sports. You are directly back onto the boat for the return trip. We did pick up at Paradise Island too so do enquire as this would have saved us a 40min walk. The guys on the boats and at Pig Beach were super friendly. We had about an hour…”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 131 reviews · 3h 30m · from $103

Sail from Paradise Island to Spruce Cay or Athol Island aboard a catamaran. You’ll get snorkel gear, a safety briefing, about an hour in the water, and a one-hour domestic open bar afterward. Expect reef fish, music, dancing, sea breezes, and views of Atlantis Resort.

“It was confusing to find what boat we were supposed to be on, could not be found in reservation system, save your confirmation to expedite this when trying to board.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews Top rated

Spend about four hours cruising from Nassau to Rose Island with Captain Stafford Missick and crew member Bullard. You’ll snorkel reefs, swim near green turtles at Green Cay, relax on a quiet beach, and enjoy snacks, soft drinks, water, and rum punch. The private boat carries up to six people, with optional hotel pickup.

“If you’re still wondering if you should book this trip - just do it. You won’t be disappointed. Swimming with the turtles is incredible and we even got to see a sting ray. The snorkling was great too. But the Rose Island beach was also pretty amRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Pearl Island Beach Day Trip and Cruise with Lunch

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

Take a short ferry from Paradise Island to Pearl Island for five hours of beach time, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, a Bahamian lunch, and lighthouse views. You can use water mats and a trampoline, relax on shaded decks, or order a tropical drink. Snorkel gear and lockers cost extra.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Nassau Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hour Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · from $130

Sail from Paradise Island to Athol Island for about an hour of reef snorkeling, with gear, safety instruction, and crew support in the water. Alex, Keisha, JJ, Amigo, and LJ have been praised for friendly service on various departures. The ride back includes one hour of domestic drinks, music, and sunshine.

“Crew was excellent! No rushed, great spot to snorkel and they were always watching us to make sure everyone was safe. Alex was very informative and a pleasure yo talk to. Host and bartender were funny and make you feel welcome. Id Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Sun Cay and Swimming Pigs Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 95 reviews · 5 hours · from $179

Take a guided boat ride from Nassau to Sun Cay, relax on white sand, eat BBQ chicken with rice and peas, and spend about 40 minutes feeding swimming pigs at Pig Beach. Guides including Donovan, Danye, and Ms. Piggy keep the day moving. Drinks and activities such as snorkeling cost extra.

“My daughter and I loved the entire experience. The tour guides were very interactive and funny. We were brought to Sun Cay Island first, and were given instructions on where everything were on the island. The tour that I booked for my daughter and I were the 5-hour boat ride to Sun Cay and Swimming Pigs; even though we had to take another boat ride to another beach (barely a 5-minute ride to Pigs Beach), it was worth it. Seeing and feeding the piggies were so fun, I wanted to stay for another hour so we can feed some more piggies.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Beach Day at SunCay incl. Lunch – Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 94 reviews · 5 hours · from $89

Take a 30-minute boat from Elizabeth on Bay to SunCay for five hours of beach time, lunch, kayaks, paddle boards, shade, and island activities. You can add snorkeling, iguanas, or swimming pigs, then return by boat to Nassau. English-speaking guides lead the outing, with Fernando praised for his friendly help.

“When we arrived at Elisabeth on Bay for departure, their wasn’t any indication where to go or wait, no sign of the company. It took a while to find a person with a shirt of the company. This should be more clear. But once on board, we had a good time!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Semi Submersive Glass Bottom Boat Eco Tour in Paradise Island Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $140

Board a 37-foot semi-submersible boat at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal for a 90-minute tour of Nassau Harbor. Captains such as Turbo, Marvin, AJ, Gibbs, and first mate Jahiem show you four reefs, local fish, a possible shipwreck, and island sights through the boat’s underwater viewing system. Drinks, snacks, and scenic harbor views are included.

“They was a great experience, Captains Gibbs & Turbo and first mate Jahiem provided great information and details. The boat is well maintained. We enjoyed seeing the reefs, the shipwreckage, celebrities homes nd feeding the fish. It was well worth it!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Bahamas Watersports Adventure: Parasail, Jet Ski, Banana Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 92 reviews · from $240

At Cabbage Beach on New Providence Island, you can combine a 15-minute jet ski ride, 5 to 7 minutes of parasailing, a 3.5-mile banana boat ride, and beach time. Pickup is offered from Nassau hotels and the cruise port. Ricardo is one guide praised by name, but confirm the beach and pickup point before you go.

“The experience was not all that. Finding the location/ cabana is a hassle- it’s not an office. Then on top of all the money that you pay- all the workers are harassing and following you for tip money. One offered to drive us to the bank for cash. Willingly. Upon bringing us back, he followed us back to the cabana asking how much are we going to give him for bringing us. It was a mess.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Luxury Catamaran Cruise: Sip, Sail, Snorkel, and Swim with Pigs!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $225

Spend about six hours aboard Tropical Breeze’s 62-foot catamaran from Paradise Island. Jason and his crew lead you to a coral reef, Pig Beach, Rose Island, and scenic Sandy Cay, with snorkeling gear, lunch, conch salad, music, beach games, and selected drinks included. Arrive early, bring sun protection, and expect a lively group outing.

“This was such a great excursion. Lots of interesting stops, the food was great and can’t say enough good things about the crew. Rey professional in operating the boat and so much fun to spend the day with! The young men were so personRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · from $137

Spend about three and a half hours aboard The Flying Cloud, cruising Nassau Harbour at sunset with BBQ chicken and ribs, peas and rice, salad, fruit, rolls, unlimited soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages for passengers 18 and older. Expect music, views of Fort Montagu and Paradise Island, a buffet meal, and a lively crew.

“The food could have been better. I was looking for more of a Caribbean style music on board. It was a tight fit for people when they were trying to get their food”

Check availability →Read our full review