Snorkeling in Nassau: Private 34ft Charter

You control the itinerary, not the other way around.

A private snorkeling charter in Nassau aboard the 34ft Day Dream lets you mix and match activities — deep sea fishing, light tackle fishing, snorkeling, beaching — in a half-day outing customized to your group. The boat holds up to six people, includes all equipment and a professional guide, and operates from Nassau Yacht Haven. You're limited to one or two activities in the four-hour window due to timing, so the day stays focused instead of rushed.

The Experience

What do you want to do today — fish offshore, cast light tackle in the shallows, snorkel the reefs, or just anchor and swim? On the 34ft Day Dream, you decide. This is a private charter, so the crew works around your group's interests instead of a fixed itinerary. Deep sea fishing pulls you into open water; in-shore fishing keeps you closer to the mangroves and flats; snorkeling puts you in the water with the reef. You can't fit all three into four hours, so you pick one or two and the crew sets up for that.

The boat is built for comfort: a full bathroom in the console, a cooler stocked with bottled water and ice, and all the gear you need already aboard. Fishing equipment, snorkeling gear, bait — it's included. The crew handles the heavy work and knows the fishing grounds and reef sites around Nassau. You're free to fish, snorkel, or just sit and watch the water change color as the boat moves between spots. The charter departs from Nassau Yacht Haven and runs four hours, which is long enough to get somewhere and actually do the thing instead of spending half the day in transit.

Reel Dreams Charters operates this boat and specializes in Bahamas fishing and snorkeling, so the crew knows what works in the season you're visiting. The guide speaks English and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels, which means you don't need diving certification or fishing experience to join. Groups run up to six people, so it stays small enough that everyone gets attention and the boat doesn't feel crowded.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• fishing equipment and bait.
• cooler with bottled water and ice.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• full bathroom in the console.
• fuel surcharge.

Good to know

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Operated by Reel Dreams Charters

Is this one for you?Choose this charter if you want to decide what happens instead of following a set route — the crew adapts to your group's interests, whether that's fishing, snorkeling or a mix of both. The four-hour half-day keeps the outing focused and leaves room to actually do the activities instead of spending the morning getting there.

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Top questions

Can I mix fishing and snorkeling on the same charter?

Yes, you can combine activities on the 34ft Day Dream, but the four-hour window limits you to one or two. The crew will help you choose what fits best in the time you have and what the conditions support that day.

What's included in the snorkeling charter?

Snorkeling equipment, fishing equipment if you choose to fish, bait, a cooler with bottled water and ice, a professional guide, and fuel are all included. You bring nothing except sunscreen and a towel.

How many people can go on the charter?

The 34ft Day Dream holds up to six people, so the group stays small and the crew can focus on making the day work for everyone aboard.

Do I need experience to fish or snorkel on this charter?

No. The charter is suitable for all fitness levels and the crew handles instruction and setup. You don't need diving certification to snorkel, and fishing experience isn't required — the guide will show you what to do.

Where does the boat leave from?

The 34ft Day Dream departs from Nassau Yacht Haven, where Reel Dreams Charters is based. The charter runs four hours total.

What's the difference between deep sea fishing and in-shore fishing on this charter?

Deep sea fishing takes you into open water farther from shore, where larger species run. In-shore or light tackle fishing keeps you closer to the mangroves and flats in shallower water. The crew can advise which one suits the season and what's biting that day.