Snorkeling Nassau with turtles and island stops

Swim with turtles in the shallows, then beach-hop to three islands

A 4-hour private snorkeling trip from Nassau visits Green Turtle Cay, Sandy Cay (Gilligan's Island) and Rose Island aboard a 29 ft Seabird with a live English-speaking guide. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, bottled water and unlimited Bahama Mamas. You swim with turtles in the coral reefs, explore untouched beaches and can add the swimming pigs at Athol Island as an optional stop. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and snorkeling tour

• Cruise Nassau Harbor and Paradise Island
• Visit Atlantis Love Tunnel
• Explore Sandy Cay (Gilligan's Island)
• Swim with turtles at Green Cay
• Relax and enjoy Rose Island

The experience

You've got a free afternoon in Nassau and want to skip the resort pools. This snorkeling trip leaves from Nassau Harbor and crosses to five stops in four hours (the harbor itself, the Atlantis Love Tunnel, Sandy Cay, Green Cay and Rose Island) with an optional detour to Athol Island if you want the pigs. The boat is a sleek 29 ft Seabird, small enough to reach shallow reefs where turtles feed but big enough to handle the crossing without hours of travel time eating into the day.

Green Cay is where the snorkeling happens: you drop in among coral reefs and swim alongside turtles of all sizes in water clear enough to see the bottom. The guide is with you the whole time, speaking English and pointing out what's below. Sandy Cay (the real Gilligan's Island from the old TV show) is a beach stop where you wade ashore to explore palms and sand. Rose Island comes next, where the mood shifts to lounging, water sports or just sitting in the sun. Snorkeling gear, bottled water and unlimited Bahama Mamas are included, so you're not hunting for a bar or renting equipment separately.

The swimming pigs at Athol Island are optional and worth asking about at checkout if you want the full bucket-list moment. The whole trip runs four hours from start to finish. Bring sunblock and a towel of your own, those aren't provided, and wear reef-safe sunscreen if you have it.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and bottled water.
• unlimited Bahama Mamas and snacks.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full four hours.
• boat transport to all five stops (Nassau Harbor, Atlantis Love Tunnel, Sandy Cay, Green Cay and Rose Island).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Reel Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the snorkeling tips without translation. Choose this if you want to understand what you're seeing in the reefs and get the most out of the turtles without a language gap.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's it like to snorkel with the turtles at Green Cay?

Green Cay's coral reefs sit in shallow water where turtles feed, so you'll see them at their size and up close. The guide points out where they are and what to look for. The water is clear enough to watch them move through the reef without any mystery.

Is the guide with me the whole time, or do I snorkel on my own?

A live English-speaking guide is included and travels with the group throughout the trip, including at the snorkeling stops. You're not on your own in the water.

What happens at Sandy Cay and Rose Island?

Sandy Cay (Gilligan's Island) is a beach stop where you step ashore to explore untouched beaches and palms. Rose Island is where you relax on sun-drenched beaches, do water sports or just soak up the island. The choice is yours depending on what you want that afternoon.

Can I add the swimming pigs to this trip?

Yes, Athol Island with the swimming pigs is available as an optional add-on. Ask about it when you book if you want to include that stop in your island hopping.

What's included and what do I need to bring?

The trip includes snorkeling equipment, bottled water, unlimited Bahama Mamas and snacks. Bring your own towel and sunblock. The operator recommends reef-safe sunscreen if you have it.