Snorkeling at Green Cay: Swim with Nassau's Sea Turtles

Wade in and interact with green sea turtles on their own terms

Snorkel at Green Cay (also called Turtle Island) near Nassau, starting with a harbour tour of historical sights before a fifteen-minute cruise to the snorkeling site. You'll enter the water with provided equipment to encounter local green turtles in the shallows, then relax on the island's isolated beaches. The trip runs two hours and includes towels, snorkelling gear, light snacks and soft drinks.

The experience

Green Cay sits a short boat ride from Nassau Harbour, where the trip begins with a brief tour past the area's historical landmarks before heading out to the island itself. The fifteen-minute cruise gives you time to settle in and get oriented before you reach the snorkeling grounds. Once there, you'll have the equipment ready (mask, fins and snorkel provided), so you can enter the water and move at your own pace among the green turtles that live in these shallows.

The turtles are the draw, and they're accustomed to visitors. You'll interact with them in their natural habitat rather than in a tank or enclosure. Between water time, you can walk the isolated beaches the island offers, dry off with a provided towel, and take in the quiet of the place. Light snacks and soft drinks keep you fueled through the two hours, and the boat has free wifi if you need it.

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and leave denim and sneakers on shore. The boat has a no-denim, no-tennis-shoe policy. Weather can shift the timing, so the operator may adjust the schedule on the day. Children from age five are welcome, and the trip suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Towels.
• snorkelling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• light snacks.
• soft drinks and ice.
• free wifi on the boat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20 · max 8 per booking

Live 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bluefinn242

Is this one for you?This works best for small groups or families with children from age five who want to be in the water doing the snorkeling themselves rather than watching from the boat. The two-hour timeframe fits a half-day plan, and the mix of water time and beach time means you're not snorkeling the whole duration.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (5 to 13 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 are the green turtles like when you get in the water with them?

Green sea turtles inhabit the waters around Green Cay year-round and are accustomed to snorkelers. You'll encounter them in the shallows while you're in the water with your snorkel gear, able to observe and interact with them in their natural environment rather than in an enclosed space.

How long is the boat ride from Nassau Harbour to Green Cay?

The cruise to Green Cay takes fifteen minutes from the harbour, giving you time to get comfortable on the boat before you arrive at the snorkeling site.

What snorkelling equipment do I need to bring, or is it provided?

Snorkelling equipment is included: mask, fins and snorkel are all provided, so you don't need to bring your own or rent separately.

Is there time to relax on the beach, or is it all in the water?

The trip includes time on Green Cay's isolated beaches between water sessions, so you can dry off, walk the sand and rest between snorkeling if you want to.

What's included in the light snacks and drinks?

Light snacks and soft drinks are provided throughout the two-hour trip, along with ice to keep them cold. Gratuities are not included.