Snorkeling on New Providence Island: Private Boat Charter

You pick the order: snorkel first, beach time first, or whatever comes to mind.

A private boat charter on New Providence Island where you set the itinerary: snorkel a coral reef in clear water, feed turtles at Green Cay, encounter swimming pigs at Athol Island, visit Gilligan's Island, and end on Rose Island beach. The boat is 35 feet with an open deck, a live English-speaking guide, all snorkeling gear, and unlimited drinks. Choose 4, 6 or 8 hours depending on how much you want to fit in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bahamas boat charter activities

• Snorkel over coral reef at Rose Island
• Swim with pigs at Athol Island
• Watch and feed turtles at Green Cay
• Visit Gilligan's Island for sightseeing
• Relax and play games on Rose Island beach

The experience

The boat leaves when you're ready and stops where you want to stop. If snorkeling over the coral reef off Rose Island is your first priority, that's where you go. If you'd rather start with the swimming pigs at Athol Island (just 15 to 20 minutes from Nassau), and work backward, the guide arranges it. The 35-foot open deck means no cabin walls. You move around freely, and the boat can play Bluetooth music while you're on the water. Unlimited drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, come with every booking.

The snorkeling happens over a coral reef where the fish have a slight blue glow in crystal clear water. At Green Cay, you feed turtles in shallow water as they surface. The swimming pigs at Athol Island are friendly and intelligent. You feed them from a cup on a skewer, either from the beach or waist-deep in the water. Gilligan's Island offers nostalgic photos from the TV series location. Rose Island is where most groups settle in to chill on the beach and play games before heading back.

The boat operates 4 to 8 hours depending on which option you book. All snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, life vest and fins) is provided. Chips and cookies come with the charter. Lunch is available on the 6 and 8-hour options for an additional $20 to $25 depending on what you order. The swimming pig encounter carries a separate $30 per person fee if you want that stop.

What’s included

• All snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, life vest and fins).
• unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• chips and cookies.
• Bluetooth music on the boat.
• a live English-speaking guide who arranges the day around your priorities.

Options for this experience

3 options

4-hour charter in the Bahamas on the ConsoleGuide in English · 09:00 and 13:30

Charter lasting 6 hours, with lunchGuide in English · 09:00Marlin

Charter lasting 8 hours, with lunchGuide in English · 09:00Marlin

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 09:00 and 13:30

Book up to2h 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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Honor Roll Charters

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour charter if you want the core stops (snorkeling, turtles, pigs and Gilligan's Island) without a long day on the water. The 6 or 8-hour options let you linger on Rose Island beach and add lunch, which works better for groups that want to make a full afternoon of it.

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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.

What's the snorkeling like at the coral reef off Rose Island?

The coral reef snorkeling happens in crystal clear water where the fish have a slight blue glow. You see them in their natural habitat with all gear provided: mask, snorkel, life vest and fins.

Can I really feed the swimming pigs, and how does that work?

Yes. The pigs at Athol Island are friendly and intelligent. You feed them from a cup on a skewer either standing on the beach or wading into waist-deep water. The pig encounter costs $30 per person in addition to the charter.

How long does the boat stay at each stop?

The guide works with your group to decide how long to spend at each place. You set the priorities (snorkel longer, spend more time on the beach, or move through all four stops quickly), and the itinerary adjusts to fit.

What happens at Green Cay?

At Green Cay you feed turtles in shallow water. They pop their heads above the surface as if to say hello, and you hand-feed them in the shallow waters.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks?

Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included on every charter. Lunch is available on the 6 and 8-hour options for $20 to $25 per person depending on what you order. The 4-hour option does not include a meal.