8 Full-Day Tours in the Bahamas to Build a Day Around

1.Exuma Full Day Swimming Pigs Group Boat Tour

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

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!!!!!!!…”

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2.Bahama Kayak Full Day Water Sports Package at Junkanoo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 105 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Junkanoo Beach with Bahama Kayak’s all-day pass. Use kayaks, paddleboards, water trikes, tubes, inflatables, snorkel gear, volleyballs, and soccer balls. Staff members including Kyle, Fitzgerald, Gaby, General, and Bigs have been praised for friendly help, though equipment condition and beach setup can vary.

“Be sure you get there early because I bought 10 tickets and they were only allowed to give me 6 chairs. The staff was very friendly but some of the equipment was pretty worn down. I offered a family next to me one of my chairs when I left and one of the workers came up to me and said I wasn’t allowed to do that .”

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3.Pearl Island Beach: Full-day Snorkelling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 65 reviews · 5 hours · from $119

Take a ferry from Paradise Island to Pearl Island for five hours of beach time, guided reef snorkeling, a Bahamian lunch, lighthouse access, and use of kayaks, paddle boards, mats, and a water trampoline. Bring your own mask and snorkel, and allow extra patience if ferry timing matters.

“Je souhaite être remboursé lors du rendez-vous à 10h45. Au lieu de rendez-vous, il n’y avait personne. J’ai attendu une heure et toujours rien. C’est une arnaque je souhaite être remboursé ou sinon je porte plainte.”

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4.Bahamas Unlimited Full Day Water Sports Package At Junkanoo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $90

Spend 9 AM to 5 PM at Junkanoo Beach with unlimited use of kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats, water tricycles, snorkeling gear, and life jackets. Staff help with equipment, and Randy has earned praise for helping families. Summer dates may include a boat ride to an island for special snorkeling.

“Very nice and helpful made me feel very safe! But the beach really doesn’t get jumping till noon. Lol”

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5.Full-Day Luxury Private Rose Island Pigs and Turtles Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews Top rated

You’ll cruise from Bayshore Marina with a private group of up to eight, led by captains including Morgan, Scotty, and Rico. The day combines Rose Island, swimming pigs, Green Cay turtles, reef snorkeling, Gilligan’s Island sights, and Nassau Harbour views. The boat has seating, storage, a freshwater shower, and private facilities. Lunch is extra.

“After reading the comments and reviews heading into this experience, I had high expectations for the full day we booked. Well, Captain and Rico by FAR exceeded our expectations! We had the absolute best time on our day full of advRead more”

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6.Full Day Buggy Rental in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Take a four-seat buggy around New Providence Island without a guide or fixed route. You receive a map, fuel, insurance, water, and emergency phone numbers. Stop at beaches, caves, Clifton National Park, and local food spots at your own pace. An in-person guide, including Mario or Justin when available, costs $49 extra.

“Justin did a great job! He had impeccable customer service and made the tour amazing! He made sure to tell us about important history and had our best safety at heart! Very good experience, couldn’t have asked for better!”

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7.Private Full Day Cruise Tour in Rose Island with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Cruise from New Providence to Rose Island with Captain Stafford Missick and first mate Bullard. You can set the pace for snorkeling, swimming, beach time, and sightseeing, with chances to see sea turtles, reef fish, celebrity homes, historic Fort Montagu, and Atlantis Resort. The private boat takes up to six people.

“Disclaimer: We actually went on this tour in May of 2022 so this review is long overdue. My family of five was cruising with RC and stopped in Nassau for the day. Instead of joining a cruise tour with a bunch of other people we decided to hRead more”

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8.Full Day Sail and Snorkel with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $214

Join Flying Cloud Catamaran Cruises for a six-hour outing from New Providence to Rose Island. You get hotel pickup, reef snorkeling with gear and instruction, turtle viewing from the boat, lunch, drinks, sailing, and beach time. The boat is wheelchair accessible, though entering the water uses lowered catamaran stairs.

“Beautiful water, amazing reef, and spectacular scenery. Haands down one of the best experiences on the island!”

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