Rose Island: Private Beach Club & All-Inclusive Bar Day Trip

Summary

Private Rose Island escape with unlimited drinks lunch and water sports

You’ll swap city noise for soft sand on Rose Island’s private beach club day trip from Nassau—with unlimited drinks served right on the shore, a fresh Bahamian lunch under shady palms, time for snorkeling or paddleboarding, and friendly guides who make you feel at home before you’ve even kicked off your shoes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private beach club and island views

• Pass by Fort Montagu fortress
• View Paradise Island shoreline
• See Pearl Island lighthouse
• Cruise along Rose Island shoreline
• Enjoy private beach club access
• Swim, sunbathe, and relax
• Have freshly prepared Bahamian lunch
• Use snorkeling gear and paddleboards
• Optional brief stop at Green Turtle Cay

Top questions

How long is the boat ride from Nassau to Rose Island?

The boat ride takes about 30 minutes each way.

Are drinks included during the Rose Island day trip?

Yes, unlimited domestic drinks are included at the private beach club bar.

Is snorkeling equipment provided on this tour?

Yes, use of snorkeling gear is included at no extra cost.

What kind of lunch is served at Rose Island?

A traditional Bahamian lunch is freshly prepared and included in your day.

Can you see sea turtles during this trip?

If weather allows, there may be a brief stop at Green Turtle Cay to spot sea turtles.

Are paddleboards available at the beach club?

Yes, paddleboards are available for guests to use on property.

Is pickup included for this day trip?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests meet at departure point in Nassau.

Are shaded seating areas available on Rose Island?

Yes, there are shaded areas and loungers provided at the private beach club.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes access to comfy beach chairs and shaded seating right by the water on Rose Island; unlimited drinks from an open bar; freshly cooked Bahamian lunch; use of snorkeling equipment and paddleboards; plus all facility access fees and government taxes taken care of before you even step onto the sand.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely stepped off the boat onto Rose Island when one of the crew—Marcus, I think—grinned and handed me a rum punch. “Welcome to your new office,” he said, waving at the empty stretch of sand. I laughed because honestly, it did feel like the world just got quieter. The music from the boat faded out behind us and all I could hear was the slap of gentle waves and someone cracking open a beer somewhere down the beach. There was this salty breeze that made my hair stick to my forehead in a way I didn’t even care about anymore.

Lunch was set up under these big shady palms—grilled fish with some kind of spicy sauce (I forgot to ask what was in it), rice that tasted like coconut, and this cold slaw thing that was way better than it sounds. Our guide, Li, sat with us for a bit and told stories about growing up in Nassau; she pointed out Paradise Island across the water and said half those mansions are empty most of the year. She tried teaching me how to say “conch” properly (it’s not “konk” apparently) but I’m pretty sure I still butchered it. Li just laughed.

I spent ages floating around with a snorkel mask—saw two parrotfish darting between rocks near shore—and then just stretched out on one of those loungers with another drink. Paddleboarding looked fun but honestly, I got lazy after lunch. Some folks went off looking for turtles at Green Turtle Cay but I stayed put, half-dozing in the sun. The sand here is soft in that powdery way you only get in the Bahamas; it gets everywhere but you stop noticing after a while.

I didn’t expect to feel so far away from everything on this day trip from Nassau to Rose Island. It’s not fancy or showy—just easygoing and real. Even now, if I close my eyes, I can hear Marcus yelling something about “one more round!” over the sound of gulls overhead… makes me want to go back tomorrow.