The 15 Fishing Trips in the Bahamas That Earn Their Price

1.Private Snorkeling or Fishing from Nassau – 31ft Sitting Pretty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews Our pick

Captain Bobo and Cyrus take up to six people from Nassau’s Sterling Marina aboard a 31-foot Bertram. Plan your four- or eight-hour outing around offshore fishing, reef snorkeling, turtles, beach time, or harbor sightseeing, with gear, water, ice, and a bathroom onboard.

“Freddie and the Captain were wonderful! We caught 29 fish, went snorkeling and saw hundreds of fish and saw lots of sea turtles! Very knowledgeable snd knew all the spots. Very very happy we chose this company s d got this crew”

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2.Private Snorkeling And Fishing Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews

Join Island Time Charters from Nassau for four private hours around Rose Island. Captain Jason, Eddie, Jim, and the crew tailor the trip to your group, mixing reef snorkeling, light-tackle fishing, lobster or grouper spear fishing, and quiet island stops.

“A great excursion in the Bahamas! Eddie & Jim were great at finding the good fishing spots! We explored an uninhabited island which was beautiful! Then he had us snorkeling at a great reef after everyone else had left.”

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3.Private Speed Boat for Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 34ft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews

Take a private 34ft center-console boat from Paradise Island with Captain Willy, Calvin, or another local crew member. Build a four-hour plan around snorkeling, fishing, beaches, reef stops, or Rose Island’s Footprints Beach Bar. Gear, ice, and bottled water are included.

“We rented the Free Spirit boat for half day. It should be better to specify that the rent is for 4 hours (from 1pm to 5 pm). We assumed by half day that we would have the boat the whole afternoon and that wasn't the case. On the other hand, Read more”

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4.Private Snorkeling or Fishing in Nassau – 55ft Cocorijo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Charter the 55-foot Hatteras Cocorijo from Paradise Island for about four hours with up to 10 people. Choose snorkeling, fishing, swimming, beach time, or a Gilligan’s Island stop. Captain Roscoe, Cleo, Kassandra, and other crew members may lead your outing. Gear, water, ice, and local beer are included.

“Captain Roscoe, Mate Cleo, and Stewardess Kassandra were excellent! Our family of 5 enjoyed the snorkeling and swimming w the pigs! All staff were friendly and accommodating!”

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5.Private Snorkeling or Fishing Charter in Nassau – 38ft Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews

You’ll board the 38-foot Free Time at Sterling Marina for a private four or eight-hour outing. Captain D, Tyson, Juante, or another local crew member can shape the day around fishing, snorkeling, turtles, beaches, and island stops. Gear, bait, tackle, water, and ice are provided.

“Captain D and Jon Tay were awesome. Super friendly and funny. Did some in shore fishing and caught several fish. Also did some snorkeling. The water and the fish were beautiful. We had a great time. Would highly recommend Born Free Charters”

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6.Private Snorkeling, Fishing, and Swimming with Pigs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews

Captain Frenchie and the Triple D’s crew take your private group around New Providence Island aboard a 28-foot boat. Snorkel near Green Cay, look for sea turtles, fish around Rose Island and Paradise Island, then enjoy a beach stop with optional swimming pigs for $35 per person.

“Our experience was amazing! Captain Frenchie and Mario were fantastic guides. They helped us do everything that we wanted. Frenchie is was super sweet with my 6yo who was nervous, letting him sit by the captain's chair and be a speciaRead more”

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7.Crystal Bay Exclusive Private Exuma Boating & Fishing Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews

Set out from Barraterre Dock on a private four or eight-hour boat trip for your group of up to 10. Choose wildlife stops, sandbars, snorkeling, Staniel Cay, Thunderball Grotto, or a fishing charter. Bring your own snorkeling gear, and let the captain adjust the route to the day’s conditions.

“This was 10 out of 10! I’ve done a lot of tours around the world and many in the Bahamas. These guys were great! Would absolutely recommend them.”

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8.Private Bahamas Half-Day Fishing Tour from New Providence

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews

From Paradise Island, your private group of up to six joins Aqua Shores for four hours on the water. Captain Andy, Andrew, Miguel, Kevin, and their mates have handled fishing, snorkeling, and custom island outings. Equipment, bait, rods, and water are provided.

“Very nice and professional. We wanted to fish, snorkel, and see the pigs. They made it happen!!!”

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9.Sport-fishing private charter .

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours

Meet Captain Javano at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal for a private four-hour boat trip from Nassau. Choose offshore trolling, inshore or bottom fishing, snorkeling, turtle viewing, swimming pigs, or a beach cruise. Gear, licenses, water, ice, and a bathroom are included.

“pêcheur aguerri ne vous attendez pas à de sortir de gros poissons quand on vous propose une pêche de récif. peut-être que c'était due à la météo ... beau mais avec un peu de vent alors que les autres bateaux pratiquaient de la peche à la traîne quand même...”

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10.Private Charter for snorkeling, swimming pigs, turtles & fishing….

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews

Captain Javano takes your private group from Paradise Island on a 35-foot Donzi for about four hours. Choose snorkeling, turtle and pig encounters, fishing, or white-sand beaches. The boat includes a restroom, Bluetooth audio, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, water, and ice.

“Long boat ride to an island that cost $ to even step on. Sped back causing my family to be shot up and slam back down on the boat causing two injuries. Awful!”

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11.Private 4 hour Rose Island tour snorkeling fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $120Best value

Set out from Bayshore Marina on a private four-hour boat trip with your own group. Pass Paradise Island and Gilligan’s Island, snorkel near Green Cay, look for turtles, then relax on Rose Island. Captain Frenchie is one guide associated with the experience, and drinks and snacks are included.

“These guys were great! They even extended our day by an hour for sunset. Would hire them again. Very professional and made some great rum punch!”

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12.Private Bahamas Boat Fishing and Turtle Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews

You’ll cruise from Margaritaville’s marina with a private group of up to 10, stopping at Green Cay for turtles and snorkeling, Rose Island for white sand, Sandy Cay for island views, and a beach bar. Captain Miguel and Adrian have been praised for their friendly service, though lunch costs extra.

“We had an excellent experience with Aquashores. Our private boat cruise was amazing. Our captain and crew, Miguel and Adrian were great. We had the best day. Our trip included a stop at Pig Island, snorkeling, seeing sea turtles, lunch at Read more”

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13.Private Boat Tours & Fishing Charters in Nassau, Bahamas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $200

Spend about four hours on a private Nassau boat charter with Captain Cory and mate Abraham, cruising to the swimming pigs and fish-viewing reefs. Expect a safety briefing, turquoise-water scenery, and a flexible outing that can include Rose Island, beach time, turtles, fishing, or an evening cruise when arranged.

“Had the most amazing boat day with my girls! Captain Corey and his mate Abraham went above and beyond, sharing history on our way to Rose Island and treating us like royalty the whole time. We stopped by a well-known turtle site, theRead more”

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14.Bahamas Deep Sea Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews

Leave Nassau for a private four-hour fishing trip in clear Bahamian waters. Fish the bottom, troll reefs, or target seasonal wahoo and tuna. Gear, drinks, life jackets, WiFi, and pickup are included, but food is not. The boat takes up to eight people.

“This was by far the worst trip I have ever been on don’t waste your time or money on this one. Thought I would get to fish, but instead I went on a boat ride. Captain asked what type of sodas and snack we would like didn’t get the options I Read more”

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15.4-Hour Fishing Charter in Nassau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Set out from Nassau with Darius, Captain G, and a full crew on a private 26-foot boat. Spend about four hours fishing, snorkeling, relaxing at Rose Island, or visiting movie-famous Gilligan’s Island, with gear, music, snacks, and alcoholic drinks included.

“This excursion didn’t have a ton of reviews when I booked it, so I was a bit skeptical. I am so glad I booked it! 4 of us went out with Darius and Captain G and had the best time of our whole vacation! They had vodka and rum and made us Read more”

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