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Nassau Food Tour: 5 Tastings & Historic Downtown WalkYou walk through old Nassau's downtown with a local guide, stopping at five food venues for tastings that add up to lunch — conch, chicken, plantains, macaroni and cheese — plus access to Government House grounds and a rum cocktail at a historic estate. Groups stay small, under 12 people, and the guide handles the route and the stories; you just show up with comfortable shoes and an appetite.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to eat real Bahamian food in the places locals actually go, without spending hours researching restaurants or figuring out which neighborhood to walk through — the guide handles the route, the timing, and the stories, so you just taste and listen.
Swimming Pigs Tour from Nassau: Rose Island Beach ClubA half-day tour from Nassau takes you by boat to Rose Island's private beach club, where you swim alongside the Bahamas' famous pigs, then spend the afternoon snorkeling, paddleboarding, or lounging on the sand. The 30-minute crossing passes Paradise Island and Pearl Island before reaching Da Pig Beach Club, where lunch, drinks, and all gear are included. A live English-speaking guide leads the encounter; pickup from Nassau hotels is available as an add-on option.Is it for me?Book with pickup if you're staying at a Nassau hotel and want one less thing to arrange before heading out; book without pickup if you're docked at the cruise port or prefer to drive yourself to the harbor. Either way, the afternoon at the beach club is unscheduled—bring a book, bring a camera, or bring neither and just float.
Nassau: Queen's Staircase & Paradise Island 2.5-Hour TourYou get picked up from your hotel or port, ride in an air-conditioned van through Nassau's main attractions, climb or drive to the top of the Queen's Staircase, walk through Atlantis Paradise Island, taste rum cake, chocolate and local rum, and return to your starting point. The whole thing takes 2.5 hours and includes all transport, samples and a local guide.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Nassau's main attractions in one morning without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed 2.5-hour schedule and included van mean you show up and go, and the samples at each stop are what turn a sightseeing run into something you actually taste and remember.
Nassau: Private Pirate Jeep Tour & 5 LandmarksYou get a private Jeep with your own pirate guide, five Nassau landmarks tied to the Golden Age of Piracy, admission tickets to each stop, and bottled water throughout. The guide drives while you listen and ask questions, which means you're not navigating or figuring out what's worth seeing — that's already decided. Plan for a few hours out of your day; the Jeep handles the transport between stops so you're not walking Nassau in the heat.Is it for me?Right for travelers (minimum 2) who want Nassau's pirate history without renting a car or joining a group tour. You'll be out for a few hours moving between five stops, which is the pace that lets you actually absorb each landmark instead of rushing through.
Nassau: Rose Island Swimming Pigs & Snorkel Day TripYou check in at 9:15am, boat departs at 9:45am, and you spend the full day on Rose Island snorkeling the reef, swimming with the pigs, eating Bahamian lunch, and drinking from an open bar. Snorkel gear and guide are included; bring your own towel and be ready to leave Nassau on time or you forfeit your seat.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Nassau who want a full island day without arranging their own boat—the fixed departure time and included transport mean you just show up at the ferry terminal. Plan to be there by 9:15am and expect a full day out; that's what fits the snorkeling, the pigs, lunch, and the boat ride back into one trip.
Nassau: Rum Tasting & Food Walking Tour with SpeakeasyYou walk through downtown Nassau with a local guide who tells the uncensored history of pirates and bootleggers, stop at multiple venues for 5 rum tastings and 3 cocktails, eat conch fritters and local appetizers, and finish by mixing your own drink at an exclusive speakeasy. Groups stay under 12, so you're not herded through with 50 other people, and the whole thing takes one afternoon without you having to arrange transport or figure out where to go next.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real Nassau story — not the resort version — and don't want to spend your afternoon figuring out where to go or what to order; the guide handles the route, the venues, and the pacing, so you just show up and drink.
Swimming Pigs Nassau: Snorkel, Beach Games & Private ClubA snorkeling and beach tour from Nassau that centers on hand-feeding the world-famous swimming pigs at a private beach club, with kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear and beach games included. Choose between a 2.5-hour quick version focused on the pigs and beach, or a full four-hour tour that adds a cruise past Paradise Island, Atlantis Resort, and historic Fort Montagu. A live English-speaking guide leads the boat, and every guest receives photos and video of the day. The beach sits seven to ten minutes from the cruise port and fifteen minutes from most major hotels.Is it for me?Book the four-hour tour if you want the full Nassau harbor experience with the pigs and snorkeling; choose the quick 2.5-hour version if you're on a cruise schedule or just want the pigs and beach games without the longer boat ride.
Nassau Swimming Pigs & Snorkeling Tour: Pigs, Turtles, ReefThis Nassau tour takes you by boat to Rose Island, Rainbow Reef and Green Cay for swimming with pigs, snorkeling among sea turtles and colorful fish, and beach time—all in 3.5 hours with pickup from two Nassau locations, snorkel gear, and a guide in English, Spanish, French or German. The boat carries bottled water, soft drinks and snacks; you can buy lunch at the beach bar or bring your own. Infants sit on an adult's lap; the tour is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?You get three separate snorkeling moments—pigs, turtles and a coral reef—without spending half your day on boat transfers, because the 20-minute ride from Nassau and the 3.5-hour total keeps the whole excursion tight enough to fit between a cruise port call or a short afternoon free.
ATV Riding Nassau: Drive Your Own Can-Am or KawasakiA 3–4 hour guided ATV tour in Nassau where you operate your own Can-Am Outlander or Kawasaki Brute Force, riding past Fort Charlotte, Government House, and the Queen's Staircase with a 45-minute beach stop. Every driver gets their own machine; couples and parents can share one ATV instead. The tour includes free pickup from hotels or the cruise port, a guide, helmet, samples at the Bahama Mama Factory and a rum distillery, and third-party liability insurance. Drivers must be 21 or older with a valid license.Is it for me?Choose the 1 Person 1 ATV option if you want to ride solo and control the throttle yourself the whole way; pick the 2 Persons Share 1 ATV if you're traveling with a partner, spouse or child and want to experience the route together on one machine. Either way, the price per driver is the same, so the choice is about who rides and who drives, not cost.
Bahamas Island Hopping Tour: Swim with Pigs, Turtles & SnorkelThis island-hopping tour in the Bahamas takes you to four stops in a single morning: you cruise past Atlantis on Paradise Island, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, swim alongside sea turtles in open water, and finish at Rose Island where you can swim with the famous pigs or relax on the beach. The tour includes snorkeling gear, lunch, and drinks; a professional crew leads the day and children from age 2 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to pack multiple islands and three different animals—turtles, pigs, and coral reef fish—into one morning without renting a boat or organizing transport between stops. The crew handles the route and timing, so you show up and the day unfolds.
Rose Island boat tour: Swim with pigs, snorkel, sea turtlesA four-hour boat tour from Nassau to Rose Island combines swimming with wild pigs, snorkeling a coral reef, spotting sea turtles near Green Cay, and lunch at a beachfront bar. The tour runs on a fixed schedule with a live English-speaking guide, includes snorkeling gear, kayaks, paddle boards, lunch, and drinks, and welcomes children from age two.Is it for me?Book a morning or afternoon departure based on when you want to be on the water—both follow the same route and stops, so the choice is yours on timing. The tour runs on a fixed schedule with all transport, meals, and gear arranged, so you show up and the day unfolds without anyone building it.
Rum Reggae and Rhythms Tour Nassau: Dancing at Cable BeachYou move through Nassau's cigar factory, chocolate shop, winery, and rum distillery, tasting at each stop while a guide teaches you Caribbean dances to live reggae. The company's signature rum punch keeps pace with the music and the group energy. You finish with free time at Cable Beach to swim and recover. It's built around learning and rhythm, not bar-hopping, and you leave knowing why rum matters here.Is it for me?Right for travelers 18+ who want to taste rum and learn Caribbean culture without a rigid schedule, and who don't mind dancing or drinking as part of the experience. The tour moves through five stops with tastings and music, so plan for an active afternoon or evening rather than a relaxed pace.
Exuma Cays: Swimming Pigs, Nurse Sharks & Iguanas Day TripYou’ll hop between Exuma islands by powerboat from Nassau—feeding iguanas, swimming with nurse sharks at Compass Cay, then meeting those famous swimming pigs at Big Major’s Cay. Snorkel over a sunken plane wreck and relax on a sandbar before heading back. It’s loud and lively one minute, peaceful the next—you might find yourself grinning for no reason at all.
ATV Island Tour Nassau Bahamas: Fort Charlotte & Queen's StaircaseYou ride your own automatic ATV through Nassau's four main forts and cultural sites, stopping to taste Bahamian tea blends and eat lunch at the Arawak Cay fish market where locals gather. Transport from the cruise terminal, helmet, insurance, and a local guide are all included. The pace is yours to set, and the experience lands somewhere between sightseeing and actually moving through the island like someone who lives there.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers docked in Nassau who want to explore the island at their own pace without a bus full of people. You'll need moderate fitness and a valid driver's license, and the ride itself is the point—not a quick hop between photo stops.
Nassau: Rose Island Snorkel, Sea Turtles & 007 Beach ClubYou board a powerboat in Nassau and snorkel Rose Island Reef, then observe sea turtles at Green Cay sanctuary before finishing at a private beach club with hammocks and grilled lunch. The tour handles all equipment and transport, leaving you to float between stops without arranging anything yourself. You're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main snorkel and turtle stops in one half-day without renting a boat or arranging your own gear and lunch—the fixed itinerary and included equipment mean you show up and get in the water.
Exuma Swimming Pigs & Sharks: 7-Stop Boat Tour from NassauYou fly roundtrip from Nassau, visit six iconic Exuma attractions by boat with a licensed local captain, swim with pigs and sharks, snorkel Thunderball Grotto, and eat lunch on the island—all in one day, with small groups (8 guests average), snorkeling gear, and drinks included. Pickup from your Nassau hotel is arranged the evening before.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main Exuma attractions in one day without arranging flights, ferries, or timing stops yourself—the small-group size and licensed local captain are what make it possible to hit seven stops without feeling rushed.
Nassau: Exuma Powerboat & Private Island with Iguanas & PigsYou're picked up from your Nassau hotel, then ride a high-speed powerboat to Allens Cay to hand-feed endangered iguanas before racing to Ship Channel Cay, a private island where you watch a conch salad made fresh, feed sharks and stingrays in shallow water, swim with pigs, and eat lunch with an open bar. The boat's speed is what makes the distance manageable in a single day—and what makes it not suitable if you have spinal or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Book this if you want to pack multiple island experiences and animal interactions into one afternoon without arranging your own boat, timing or logistics—the fixed schedule and included transport from Nassau is what makes it possible to do Allens Cay, Ship Channel Cay, and a full lunch in a single day.
Exuma Cays: Powerboat Day Trip with Swimming Pigs & LunchYou’ll zip across bright blue waters by powerboat from Nassau to the Exuma Cays, spotting iguanas on Allen’s Cay and swimming with those famous pigs at Big Major Cay. Watch nurse sharks glide past your feet at Compass Cay Marina, then share lunch with new friends before relaxing on a hidden sandbar. There’s something about those colors that sticks with you.
Nassau: ATV City Tour with Rum Cake & Fish Fry TastingsYou’ll feel Nassau’s pulse as you ride an ATV past candy-colored houses, taste fresh rum cake in a tiny factory, climb down Queen’s Staircase with its cool stone walls, sip piña colada at John Watling’s Distillery, and finish with spicy conch fritters by the water. It’s lively but never rushed — just enough time to let each stop sink in.
Nassau Food and History Bus Tour: 3.5 hours of local cuisineA 3.5-hour bus tour of Nassau that moves through the city by minibus, stopping to taste Bahamian cuisine and locally blended drinks with a live guide. Pickup from cruise ships, hotels or vacation rentals is included, as is lunch and bottled water. The tour runs in all weather and suits all fitness levels; vegetarian options are available with advance notice.Is it for me?If you're arriving by cruise ship or staying without a car, pickup from the dock or your hotel means you don't build the route yourself—the guide handles the timing and the stops, and the driver gets you back to reboard on schedule.
