Fishing Charters in the Bahamas: The 4 Best Boats

1.Private Snorkeling or Fishing from Nassau – 31ft Sitting Pretty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews Our pick

Set out from Paradise Island on a private 31-foot Bertram with a captain and crew such as Captain Bobo and Cyrus. In four or eight hours, you can fish offshore or inshore, snorkel a reef, look for turtles, beach, or see Nassau Harbour. Gear, water, ice, and a bathroom are included.

“This was the perfect excursion for our family of 4. Captain Bo was very knowledgeable and experienced and it was evident Kiros was skilled and truly loved his job! We caught several fish, saw the turtles, had some great snorkeling and Kiros even showed us a Spider crab in the reef! We felt safe the entire time and could not have asked for anything more!”

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2.Private Snorkeling And Fishing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews

Leave Nassau by private center-console boat for four hours around Rose Island. Snorkel coral reefs, fish for snapper and triggerfish, or try spear fishing for lobster and grouper. Island Time Charters adjusts the day for your group, with gear, bait, water, soda, shade, and optional rum punch or beer.

“Book this snorkel/fishing experience now! It was our favorite excursion from our cruise. Captain Jason was welcoming and accommodating with our requests. He and his son, Jason, assisted my parents, 90 and 86, getting on and off the boRead more”

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3.Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 34ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Take a private 34-foot center-console boat from Paradise Island with a local captain and crew. Captain Willy, Calvin, or Roscoe may guide your day toward coral reefs, beaches, Gilligan’s Island, fishing spots, or Rose Island’s Footprints Beach Bar. Snorkel and fishing gear, bottled water, and an ice cooler are included.

“We had an absolutely unforgettable day with Born Free Charters aboard their 34-foot center console! Captain Willy and First Mate Calvin were the perfect crew—knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had an Read more”

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4.Private Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 55ft Cocorijo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Book the 55-foot Hatteras Cocorijo for a private four-hour Nassau charter for up to 10 people. Captain Roscoe and crew members Cleo and Kassandra can tailor your outing around snorkeling, fishing, Gilligan’s Island, Rose Island, swimming, or beach time. Gear, bottled water, ice, and local beer are included, while lunch at Footprints Beach Bar requires extra payment.

“Captain Roscoe, Mate Cleo, and Stewardess Kassandra were excellent! Our family of 5 enjoyed the snorkeling and swimming w the pigs! All staff were friendly and accommodating!”

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