Snorkeling in Nassau: Private Boat Charter with Fishing

You pick what you do (snorkel, fish, or beach) all on the same half-day boat.

A half-day private snorkeling and fishing charter in Nassau departs on a 26-foot boat with a full crew and captain, letting you choose between snorkeling at live coral reefs, fishing for local species, or anchoring at white sand beaches. The boat includes on-board bathroom access and snorkeling equipment. A live English-speaking guide is included, and hotel pickup is available.

The experience

You board a 26-foot boat in Nassau and set out with a full crew and captain who handle navigation while you decide the day's rhythm. Snorkeling equipment is on board, so you can drop into the water at Rose Island (a seven-mile stretch three miles east of Paradise Island ringed by live coral reefs), or cast a line for local fish. The boat carries fishing rods and stops at Sandy Cay, the filming location for the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball, where you can swim in clear water or simply anchor and relax.

The half-day format means you're back by early afternoon, and the on-board bathroom lets you change and freshen up without leaving the water. A live English-speaking guide is part of the crew, and hotel pickup is included if you need it. What you do (how much time snorkeling versus fishing, whether you beach-hop or stay anchored) stays in your hands.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• fishing rods.
• a full crew and captain.
• on-board bathroom access.
• live English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup.
• alcoholic beverages and music on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cocktails N Dreams Bahamas

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English live, so you follow the commentary and instructions directly without translation or pre-recorded audio. The half-day length and your choice of activities suit anyone who wants to snorkel and fish without committing a full day or locking into a fixed itinerary.

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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.

Can I snorkel and fish on the same trip, or do I have to pick one?

You choose how to split your time between snorkeling and fishing on the same charter. The boat carries snorkeling equipment and fishing rods, so you can move between both activities or focus on whichever appeals to you that day.

What is Rose Island like for snorkeling?

Rose Island is a seven-mile-long island three miles east of Paradise Island, surrounded by live coral reefs. You'll snorkel in clear water where the reefs are populated and active.

Does the boat have a bathroom?

Yes, there is on-board bathroom access, so you can change and freshen up without returning to shore.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included in the charter. A live English-speaking guide is also part of the crew.

How long is the charter?

The charter runs for approximately four hours, giving you a half-day on the water with time to snorkel, fish and beach-hop before returning to Nassau.