Snorkeling on New Providence Island: Private 34ft Boat Charter

Anchor to coral reefs and islands on your own schedule

A private 34ft center console boat charter on New Providence Island for snorkeling, fishing or beach time, with captain, snorkel gear and fishing equipment included. You pick the reefs, islands and activities: no fixed itinerary, no group schedule. Half-day and full-day options available. Lunch and island bar visits cost extra.

The experience

The boat holds up to seven guests and comes equipped with snorkel gear, fishing rods and tackle, bottled water and ice. A local captain guides the charter and knows where the coral is healthiest and which reefs hold the most fish. You decide how to spend the hours: anchor at one of the colored reefs scattered around the island, cast lines for deep sea or inshore species, swim in the turquoise shallows, or motor out to Gilligan's Island, one of the most photographed spots in the Bahamas. The captain can also run you to Rose Island, where Footprints Beach Bar and Grill sits on white sand with volleyball, a full bar and lunch available if you want to stop.

A half-day charter runs four hours. A full day is eight. The boat departs from Nassau and returns there, so you're not ferried to a marina or a distant launch point. Cruise ship passengers can book as long as they provide their ship name, docking time and re-boarding deadline at checkout: the captain times the return to get you back before departure. Bottled water and ice are on board. Bring sunscreen and a towel, or rent one if you need it.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear and fishing equipment.
• bottled water and ice cooler.
• local captain and guide.
• use of the 34ft boat for your group.
• local taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half Day CharterGuide in English · 08:00 and 13:00Runs for 4 hours.

Full Day CharterGuide in English · 08:00Lasts 8 hours; full-day charters begin at 8 am or 9 am.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Born Free Charters

Is this one for you?Book the half-day charter if you want a morning or afternoon of snorkeling and fishing without committing a full day. Choose the full day to reach more distant reefs and islands or to add a beach stop with lunch at Rose Island.

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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 charter?

Yes. The boat carries both snorkel gear and fishing equipment, so you can split the day between reefs and fishing grounds, or do both at the same stop if the captain finds a spot with both.

What's the difference between the half-day and full-day charter?

The half-day charter is four hours. The full day is eight. Both include the same gear and captain. A longer day lets you reach more distant reefs or islands, or spend more time at one location without rushing.

Does the charter go to Gilligan's Island?

Gilligan's Island is one of the destinations the captain can take you to, but it's not a required stop. You decide which reefs and islands you want to visit when you book, and the captain adjusts based on conditions and what you want to do.

Is lunch included?

No. If you want to eat at Footprints Beach Bar and Grill on Rose Island, you pay for food and drinks there, plus a landing fee. Bottled water is provided on the boat.

Do I need snorkeling experience?

No. The charter is suitable for all fitness levels. The captain provides snorkel gear and can show you how to use it. You can also just swim or fish instead if you prefer.

What if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

Cruise passengers can book this charter. At checkout, provide your ship name, the time you dock, when you can disembark and when you must be back on board. The captain will time the return to meet your re-boarding deadline.