The 7 Best Shore Excursions in Nassau

1.Nassau Shore Excursion: Bahamas Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 278 reviews · from $143Our pick

From Nassau’s cruise port, you’ll ride to Stuart Cove’s marina, board a boat, and visit several reef sites. Expect about three hours in the water, clean gear, safety support, and an optional shark stop. Guides including Kareem, Alexis, Nathan, Clevon, Jason, and Valentino have been praised for helping nervous swimmers and keeping the group safe.

“AMAZING EXPERIENCING. Clevon, Jason and Kaream were the crew members on board with us and they made sure that we were safe, had a great time and was well taken care of. I would 100% do this activity again and so should you!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $145Top rated

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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3.Nassau Shore Excursion: Cultural Heritage Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $220

Explore Nassau by air-conditioned minivan with a local guide, visiting Graycliff Chocolatier, Fort Charlotte, Ardastra Gardens, Cable Beach, Junkanoo Beach, and the Caves of New Providence. You’ll sample chocolate, see more than 200 animals, receive a souvenir, and choose to end at Junkanoo Beach or return to port.

“We did this tour again approximately a year later than we took the first tour. This is one of the best tours that I have been on. We were fortunate to have Berdy as our guide this time and she did an amazing job. We were allowed to go at our oRead more”

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4.Nassau Shore Excursion: Sightseeing and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $220

This 5.5-hour Nassau tour pairs Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, the New Providence caves, Graycliff chocolate, and snorkeling at Nirvanna Love Beach. A small group of up to 14 rides in an air-conditioned van with a local guide such as Karon, Birdie, Sherry, Jeffrey, or Randy. Lunch, snorkel gear, drinks, and port transport are included.

“Such an amazing tour!!! The best excursion my fiancee and I did on our recent cruise. They were waiting right outside the port with a sign so it was very easy to find. Then Tyrone Wilson gave us some amazing Bahamas rum to start us off Read more”

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5.Rums and Reggae Tour (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $73Best value

Spend four hours touring Nassau by bus with guides such as Clever and Anthony, stopping for cigar rolling, chocolate, rum, wine, rum cake, Bob Marley memorabilia, and Cable Beach. Rum punch and reggae keep the mood lively. The group can reach 33 people, and the tour returns to Parliament Square.

“I had so much fun for my birthday. This is the best tour hands down! The rum was amazing and you couldn’t not miss it.”

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6.Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 11 reviews · from $126

See Grand Bahama’s industrial district, International Bazaar, Church Row, pine forest, Garden of the Groves, and Port Lucaya Marketplace in about four hours. Your guide leads the sightseeing, with entrance fees included and timing planned around your cruise. The tour is capped at 30 people, and guide Merilyn has earned praise for clear, informative commentary.

“Definitely wasn’t a private tour . The company steadily tried to get me to pay for more guest even though I showed proof of payment and they still didn’t want to acknowledge it . Our driver fell asleep while we were waiting on him , the van was Read more”

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7.Bus for a Day (Shore Excursion)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Build a private 7 to 8 hour Nassau shore day with a driver-guide and stops chosen from more than 30 options. Visit Queen’s Staircase, forts, beaches, galleries, gardens, distilleries, and local food spots. Snorkels, inflatables, and boogie boards are included, while admission fees are extra.

“This excursion was perfect! Our tour guide was extremely patient, friendly, and informative. We were shown not only to hot tourist spots but the hidden island gems as well. He went above and beyond to provide us with a memory we’ll remember forever.”

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