Rose Island: Turtle Swim & Snorkel with Beach Bar

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 60

LanguagesEN · FR

PickupAt your hotel

You're in the boat five minutes, then you're in the water with turtles

You swim with sea turtles in shallow, clear water off New Providence, then spend the afternoon at a beach bar on Rose Island with drinks and snacks included. The boat provides all snorkel gear and a safety briefing, so you don't need experience. You're back by early afternoon, leaving your evening free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Swim with turtles and beach relaxation

Swim and snorkel with sea turtles
Explore coral reefs with guides
Visit Rose Island beach bar
Enjoy drinks and beach activities

The Experience

Most days at the beach end the same way. This one doesn't. You board the boat, get a quick safety rundown from the crew, and within minutes you're sliding into water so clear you can see the sand thirty feet down. The turtles are there—not in a tank, not behind glass—moving through the shallows like they own the place, which they do. You float above them with a snorkel and watch them feed, turn, glide past. Your guide points out the coral formations, the smaller fish darting between the branches, the way the light breaks through the surface. It's the kind of thing you came to the Bahamas to see, and it happens before you've even dried off.

After the snorkel—usually an hour or so in the water—the boat heads to Rose Island, where a beach bar sits right on the sand. This is where the day shifts. You can order a drink (alcoholic or not), grab some snacks, and either stay in the shade or walk into the water again. There's a floating trampoline if you want to jump around, beach volleyball if you want to move, or just chairs and music if you want to sit and let the afternoon happen. Families with kids do fine here; so do groups of friends who came to relax. The bar keeps things loose—no schedule, no rush to get back on the boat at a specific time. You eat, drink, swim, or don't, depending on what you feel like.

The whole thing runs half a day, which means you're back on shore by early afternoon with the rest of your day still open. Snorkel gear is provided, and the guides brief everyone on how to use it before you get in the water—it's suited for beginners and experienced snorkelers alike. Bottled water, juice, and snacks come with the boat. Lunch isn't included, but the bar has food if you want it. The boat carries groups small enough that you're not packed in, and the captain knows the spots where the turtles actually are, which saves you the guessing game.

What’s included

Your day includes snorkel equipment, a guided swim with sea turtles, boat transport to Rose Island, access to the beach bar, bottled water, juice, snacks, and alcoholic beverages. Lunch is available for purchase at the bar but is not included in the price.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Delfincharters

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to swim with turtles without arranging your own boat or worrying about finding the right spot—the captain knows where they are, and the gear and briefing take the guesswork out of snorkeling.