Fishing Charters in the Bahamas: The 15 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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5.Private Snorkeling or Fishing Charter in Nassau – 38ft Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

Set out from Paradise Island on the 38-foot Free Time with a private crew such as Captain Dee, Tyson, Juante, or Collin. In four or eight hours, you can fish, snorkel coral reefs, visit Gilligan’s Island, see turtles or pigs, swim, and relax on a beach. Gear, bait, tackle, water, and ice are included.

“Amazing the boat was so amazing and the water made me feel like I was in paradise took another dimension and it made my whole year. Roscoe and Cleo were so welcoming and fun.”

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6.Private Snorkeling, Fishing, and Swimming with Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews

Take a four-hour private boat trip from New Providence Island with Captain Frenchie, Mario, or D. Pass Paradise Island and Gilligan’s Island, snorkel near Green Cay with sea turtles, fish around Rose Island, and relax on a white-sand beach. Snacks, drinks, bait, tackle, and snorkel gear are included. Pig swimming costs $35 per person.

“Our tour was incredible from start to finish. The scenery was stunning and the experience well organized. Captain Frenchie was very professional and warm and really passionate about what he does. He made everyone feel safe and coRead more”

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7.Crystal Bay Exclusive Private Exuma Boating & Fishing Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews

You’ll join Crystal Bay Boat Excursions at Barraterre Dock for a private four or eight-hour trip around Great Exuma and nearby cays. Choose a sightseeing route with pigs, iguanas, stingrays, nurse sharks, beaches, and Thunderball Grotto, or book a fishing charter for bonefish, deep-sea fishing, or shore fishing. Snorkeling gear is not included.

“This was 10 out of 10! I’ve done a lot of tours around the world and many in the Bahamas. These guys were great! Would absolutely recommend them.”

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8.Private Bahamas Half-Day Fishing Tour from New Providence

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews

Set out from Margaritaville Marina on Paradise Island for four private hours with Aqua Shores. Your captain can steer the outing toward reef fishing, open-water targets, snorkeling, or Rose Island beach time. Gear, bait, rods, bottled water, and snorkel equipment are included. Captains have included Andy, Kevin, Miguel, and Andrew.

“Captain Andy and private Mason were great! We had a great experience! Highly recommend!!! Great music , knowledge of the island and fish , had everything we needed for a perfect fishing trip.”

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9.Sport-fishing private charter .

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours

Join Captain Javano and the Secret Cays crew from Paradise Island for a private four-hour boat trip. Choose offshore trolling, inshore or bottom fishing, snorkeling, or a beach cruise. Rods, tackle, licenses, water, ice, and snorkel gear are included, with room for up to six anglers.

“pêcheur aguerri ne vous attendez pas à de sortir de gros poissons quand on vous propose une pêche de récif. peut-être que c'était due à la météo ... beau mais avec un peu de vent alors que les autres bateaux pratiquaient de la peche à la traîne quand même...”

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10.Private Charter for snorkeling, swimming pigs, turtles & fishing….

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews

Captain Javano takes your private group from Paradise Island on a four-hour charter aboard a 35-foot Donzi. Choose snorkeling, turtle and pig encounters, fishing, or a white-sand beach stop. Gear, bottled water, ice, a restroom, and fishing equipment are included. Pig interaction costs an extra $30 per person.

“Long boat ride to an island that cost $ to even step on. Sped back causing my family to be shot up and slam back down on the boat causing two injuries. Awful!”

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11.Private 4 hour Rose Island tour snorkeling fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $120Best value

Take a private four-hour boat trip from Nassau to Rose Island with Triple 'D's' Aqua Adventures. Pass Paradise Island and Gilligan’s Island, snorkel near Green Cay, look for turtles, then relax on Rose Island. Captain Frenchie is one named crew option. Water, soft drinks, and a snack are included, while island food and drinks cost extra.

“These guys were great! They even extended our day by an hour for sunset. Would hire them again. Very professional and made some great rum punch!”

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12.Private Bahamas Boat Fishing and Turtle Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews

Spend about four hours on a private powerboat from Paradise Island, snorkeling coral reefs near Green Cay, spotting sea turtles, relaxing on Rose Island, visiting Sandy Cay, and stopping at a beach bar. The group rate is $1,800 for up to 10 people. Lunch costs extra, and captain and crew names may vary, though Miguel and Adrian handled one praised outing.

“We had an excellent experience with Aquashores. Our private boat cruise was amazing. Our captain and crew, Miguel and Adrian were great. We had the best day. Our trip included a stop at Pig Island, snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, lunch at Read more”

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13.Private Boat Tours & Fishing Charters in Nassau, Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $200

Spend about four hours on a private Nassau boat charter with Captain Cory or Captain Rolle and mate Abraham. Cruise to see swimming pigs, visit reefs where fish gather, and possibly reach Rose Island or a turtle site. Expect a safety briefing, personal service, and a flexible day on turquoise Bahamian water.

“Capt. Rolle and Abraham ensured we had a great day at sea. We started off with a brief safety demo (Life vests and light sticks onboard!) followed by a nice scenic ride to rose island where we then had a picnic and games setup on the beach Read more”

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14.Bahamas Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews

Leave Nassau for a private four-hour fishing trip in clear Bahamian waters. Fish the bottom for grouper and grunts, troll reefs for snapper and mackerel, or target seasonal wahoo and tuna. Gear, drinks, life jackets, WiFi, and pickup are included for groups of up to eight.

“This was by far the worst trip I have ever been on don’t waste your time or money on this one. Thought I would get to fish, but instead I went on a boat ride. Captain asked what type of sodas and snack we would like didn’t get the options I Read more”

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15.4-Hour Fishing Charter in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend about four hours on a private 26-foot boat from Nassau with Darius and Captain G, choosing between Rose Island beaches, snorkeling, fishing, music, and drinks. Gear and alcoholic beverages are included for your group, while lunch, the island fee, and swimming with pigs cost extra.

“This excursion didn’t have a ton of reviews when I booked it, so I was a bit skeptical. I am so glad I booked it! 4 of us went out with Darius and Captain G and had the best time of our whole vacation! They had vodka and rum and made us Read more”

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