THE BAHAMAS · BEACH DAYS IN NASSAU
Good beach days in Nassau fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Take a 30-minute boat ride from Nassau to Rose Island, where friendly pigs paddle in shallow water and pose for photos. You’ll have a private beach club, Bahamian lunch, chairs, shade, and listed access to snorkeling gear and paddleboards. Pickup from hotels and the cruise port is available.
“Great day out, except my husband got bit by the large pig, so be careful as he was only petting him on the back”
Join Oasis Ocean 7 Charters for a fast-paced four-hour boat trip from Margaritaville on Paradise Island. You will snorkel near Rose Island, look for turtles at Green Cay, then spend about two hours at a private beach club with pigs, lunch, kayaks, hammocks, and Da Nest observation deck. Captains Andy and Kareem and guides such as Andrew and Shervin are frequently praised for their care and energy.
“ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Talk to Servil! Most excellent crew and experience! we have been twice in less than a week! These guys are one in a million! When you see Servil, tell him Jerry and Misty say Hello!!!!”
You drive your own Can-Am Outlander 450 ATV through Nassau with guides such as EJ, Ben, Big D, or Dedrick. The route links Fort Montagu, the Queen’s Staircase, John Watling’s Distillery, Fort Charlotte, the Caves of New Providence, and Junkanoo Beach. Bring a valid driver’s license and budget extra for insurance and pickup.
“Fun atvs, didn’t need the rum cake shop, liked the pina coladas stop and the queens steps. Guide was fun.”
From Elizabeth on Bay, cruise past Paradise Island, Atlantis, Fort Montagu, and Ocean Club to a private beach near Atholl Island. Feed and hold friendly pigs, snorkel, eat a plated lunch, sip rum punch, and use kayaks, paddleboards, floaties, and beach games. Photos and video are included.
“This tour was everything we wanted and more. It was a quick boat ride to the private island where we got to see the pigs, enjoy drinks and food and then head over for some killer snorkeling. Would do this a million times over.”
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