Snorkeling Rose Island from Nassau Harbor: Reef and turtles

Reef snorkeling and a beach day on Rose Island in one morning

A four-hour snorkeling tour from Nassau Harbor takes you past Gilligan's Island to a vibrant reef and turtle-filled waters, then to Rose Island for a beach break. The boat passes Paradise Island and Green Cay on the route out. Soft drinks, water, a snack and all snorkeling equipment are included. Fishing rods are available if you want to try deep-sea fishing instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with snorkeling and beach

• Depart from Nassau Harbor
• Pass Paradise Island and Gilligan’s Island
• Snorkel at reef and turtle waters
• Enjoy free drinks and snack
• Relax on Rose Island beach

The experience

The boat leaves Nassau Harbor and heads toward Rose Island, passing Paradise Island and the famous Gilligan's Island from the TV show along the way. Before reaching the island, you stop at Green Cay to snorkel around a reef where turtles are common. The water here is shallow enough to see the bottom clearly, and the reef holds enough fish and coral to hold your attention for the time you're in the water. Soft drinks, water and a snack come with the trip.

After snorkeling, the boat takes you to Rose Island itself for a beach day. The island has two Bahamian restaurants if you want food and drinks beyond what's included. You can swim, rest on the sand or explore the shoreline. The whole experience runs four hours from start to finish, which leaves the rest of your day open if you're staying in Nassau.

A live English-speaking guide is on board throughout. If you'd rather fish than snorkel, fishing rods and deep-sea electrical reels are available. The minimum group size is four passengers per trip, and children from age one are welcome.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• fishing rod and deep-sea electrical reels.
• soft drinks, water and a snack.
• English-speaking guide throughout the four-hour trip.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Triple 'D's' Aqua Adventures

Is this one for you?The four-hour length leaves your afternoon free if you're anchored in Nassau for a day, and the mix of snorkeling and beach time means you don't have to choose between the two. Book this if you want to get in the water and have time to rest on the island without committing to a full day on the boat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

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 Green Cay?

Green Cay holds a vibrant reef with turtle-filled waters where you can see the bottom clearly. The stop happens before you reach Rose Island, and the reef is the main snorkeling site on the tour.

How much time do you actually spend in the water?

The tour runs four hours total from Nassau Harbor, with the snorkeling stop at Green Cay and then beach time on Rose Island. The exact time in the water depends on how long you want to stay at each spot, since the guide adjusts the schedule based on what the group wants to do.

Can you fish instead of snorkel?

Yes. Fishing rods and deep-sea electrical reels are available on the boat, so you can fish for the trip instead of snorkeling, or do both depending on what interests you.

What's included in the price?

Snorkeling equipment, fishing rods if you want them, soft drinks, water and a snack are all included. The two restaurants on Rose Island are separate. Food and drinks there cost extra.