The 4 Best Half-Day Tours in the Bahamas

1.Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews Our pick

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”

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2.Nassau Atv Island Half-Day City Tour with Free Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews

Ride a comfortable ATV through Nassau for about three hours with guides such as AJ, Ben, Niko, and Sean. You’ll see Parliament Square, Fort Montagu, Cable Beach, Atlantis, and Arawak Cay, with rum cake samples, round-trip pickup, and a fish-fry stop included in the day’s plan.

“Riding the ATV around the city, and looking at the wonderful history sites of The Bahamas.We had a wonderful tour guide. He was patient and so friendly. His name was Ben. I would recommend him to any one you would have a good time.”

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3.Nassau Shore Excursion: Half-Day Historical Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $145Best value

Explore Nassau in a small group of up to 14 people with a local guide such as Nikki or Tyrone. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned van, climb the 65-step Queen’s Staircase, sample rum cake and sweets, visit John Watling’s Distillery, and stop at the Pirate Museum, Arawak Cay, or Junkanoo Beach, depending on time.

“Rich and varied history of the city and culture. Ellis, our guide, was personable and could answer all our questions. Be sure to get some conch fritters and a Bahamian beer.”

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4.Half-Day Guided Boat Tour of Nassau Harbour and Rose Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $299

Set out from The Royal at Atlantis with a captain and mate for a five-hour Nassau Harbour and Rose Island trip. You’ll see cruise ships, forts, Potter’s Cay, and Ocean Club Estates, then spend about three hours on Rose Island with lunch, beach time, green turtles, and swimming pigs. Beer, mojitos, water, snacks, and towels are included.

“The most perfect day!!!! From the boat ride to the lunch, absolutely everything was perfect. Thank you Meatball, Maddy and Jello!”

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