The 12 Half-Day Tours in the Bahamas That Earn Their Price

1.Rose Island Half-Day Snorkeling Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews Our pick

Join 4 Winds and Tours for a private four-hour cruise from Nassau to Rose Island. Captain Stafford Missick and Bullard may take you to several snorkel sites, Green Cay turtle waters, and a quiet beach, with gear, snacks, soft drinks, and rum punch included.

“Amazing day all around! From the easy pick up to the phenomenal playlist it started out great. The snorkeling was fun, but the swim with the sea turtles was AMAZING! Last, but definitely not least, was the beautiful and pristine private and natural beach. Would definitely recommend, AND will definitely do again! Thank you!”

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2.Nassau Atv Island Half-Day City Tour with Free Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews

Ride a comfortable ATV through Nassau with guides such as AJ, Ben, Niko, or Sean. See Parliament Square, Fort Montagu, Arawak Cay, Cable Beach, Atlantis, and the Rum Cake Factory. Pickup, water, samples, and a Fish Fry stop are included, but confirm whether lunch is covered.

“This excursion was okay, but not the best experience. For some reason, we skipped the Arawak Cay lunch, which was disappointing because that was advertised and we planned to have lunch with them. We just stopped at local shops, but unless you're looking to buy something, it's not entertaining. There isn't any actual verbal guidance in this that touches on the history of the Bahamas, and there's not much to see in Nassau itself. We didn't get enough beach time, and by the end, our party was so tired that we asked to end the tour early. Our tour guides did accomodate with that request, which we really appreciated. You…”

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3.Nassau Shore Excursion: Half-Day Historical Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $145Best value

Explore Nassau in an air-conditioned van with a local guide such as Nikki or Tyrone. Visit the Rum Cake Factory, Queen’s Staircase, Graycliff Chocolatier, John Watling’s Distillery, and the Pirates of Nassau Museum, with samples, history, and port pickup.

“Rich and varied history of the city and culture. Ellis, our guide, was personable and could answer all our questions. Be sure to get some conch fritters and a Bahamian beer.”

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4.Half-Day Guided Boat Tour of Nassau Harbour and Rose Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $299

Join Pieces of 8 Tours from The Royal at Atlantis for a five-hour powerboat trip around Nassau Harbour and Rose Island. Expect fort views, pirate tales, beach time, green turtles, swimming pigs, a Bahamian buffet, and unlimited beer and mojitos for adults.

“The most perfect day!!!! From the boat ride to the lunch, absolutely everything was perfect. Thank you Meatball, Maddy and Jello!”

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5.Historical Sightseeing Guided Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 3h 30m · from $145

Spend 210 minutes touring Nassau by air-conditioned van with an English-speaking local guide such as Nikki, Karon, or Arod. You’ll visit the Queen’s Staircase, Paradise Island, Graycliff Chocolate Factory, John Watling’s Distillery, Junkanoo Beach, and the Pirates Museum, with samples and port pickup included.

“Nicky was a wonderful guide, informative and knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm and character were contagious. Would recommend her and the company for a more interesting and enjoyable tour that actually benefits the local economy.”

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6.Half-Day Luxury Private Rose Island Pigs and Turtles Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews

Cruise from Nassau to Rose Island with Captain Brax and his crew on a private four-hour boat trip for up to eight people. Expect harbor sights, snorkeling gear, beach time, sea turtles, and an optional pig swim for $40 per person. Lunch is separate.

“Capt Brax and his first mate were great. Wonderful afternoon on the water. I would highly recommend this activity”

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7.Half-Day Guided Cay Cruise, Sea Life Watch & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews

Join Captain Paul and Mouse, or another English-speaking crew, on a three-hour, 12-seat powerboat trip from Nassau. You will visit Blue Lagoon, Pearl, Athol, and Rose Islands for animal viewing, pig swimming, snorkeling, and beach time. Gear and a cold punch may be provided.

“Thank you for taking us around the Bahama’s, we enjoyed it very much. We were lucky enough to have the whole boat to ourselves. Our guide was very nice and attentive, took us around the island while talking about his passion living there. We had plenty of time to enjoy the snorkeling up to feeding the pigs on the island, the dolphins etc etc. We enjoyed cold punch on the boat and music. Plenty of time to enjoy all the activities and do so much in just half a day. Our guide and captain were very nice and helped us with everything. At the end they dropped of us at…”

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8.Half-Day at Green Cay Bahamas Snorkeling with Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Captain Pedro or another Mutton Fish Tours captain takes your private group from Nassau to Pearl Island, Green Cay, Gilligan’s Island, and Rose Island. You’ll snorkel over coral, swim near turtles, and finish with lunch and beach time. Pickup is offered, and the boat holds up to 10 people.

“Pedro’s crew was awesome! Captain and Chris were excellent in providing just the right spot to snorkel with the turtles. And then we jetted over to a beautiful coral reef. Ivan, our taxi driver, was very cordial and an excellent driver. Overall, the experience was so much fun - my daughter and I loved it!”

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9.Half-Day Swimming Pigs, Reef Snorkel & Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $189

Take a four-hour powerboat trip from Nassau to Athol Island and Rose Island for reef snorkeling, turtle watching, a Bahamian lunch, beach club time, and a pig encounter. English-speaking crew, gear, drinks, and several departure times make this a practical choice for cruise visitors.

“Bom passeio, pessoal simpático e atencioso, porém vc não vai ver porcos nadando e muito menos nadar com eles. Vc vair er um pequeno show com 7 porcos muito domesticados que vão comer na sua mão. Local do beach clube um paraiso. Enfim , faltou a chave de ouro de nadar com porcos. Poderiam esclarecer que isso não está na programçao”

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10.Athol Island Swimming Pigs Half-Day Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $350

Spend about four hours boating from Nassau to Pearl Island, Green Cay, Gilligan’s Island, and Athol Island. Snorkel with reef fish and turtles, meet swimming pigs and piglets, and request a Bahamian lunch. Captain Pedro and mate Andrew have provided especially personal service on some trips.

“Captain Pedro & his 1st Mate, Andrew, were exceptional! Our family of 5 had the yacht to ourselves & were given tons of history lessons on all the different islands. Refreshments, lunch & snacks were provided (our kids were especially happy Read more”

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11.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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12.Half-Day Private Rose Island Party Yacht Getaway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Captain Willy and his crew take your private group of up to 15 from Nassau to Rose Island for four hours of harbor cruising, snorkeling, beach time, swimming, and party time. Choose a reef-and-beach route or a more relaxed Rose Island stop, with food and pig swims available for an extra fee.

“Captain Willy and his crew gave us the absolute best experience! Would highly recommend! From the drinks to the food! Everything was top notch!”

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